Vatican News
Russia acknowledges Vatican role in prisoner exchange with Ukraine
In a Jan. 23 press conference, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s press director, Maria Zakharova, praised Pope Francis’ position on the... Read more
Pope Francis tells journalists to build communion, ‘give reasons for hope’
“I dream of a communication that does not peddle illusions or fears but is able to give reasons for hope,”... Read more
Pope Francis taps travel agent Cardinal Koovakad to lead Interreligious Dialogue dicastery
The 51-year-old Koovakad, originally from the southern Indian state of Kerala, was elevated to the College of Cardinals by Pope... Read more
Vatican issues guide on richness of Eastern Catholic Churches
The Dicastery for the Eastern Churches has prepared a pastoral guide for the 2025 Jubilee of the Eastern Churches to... Read more
Pope Francis sends delegation to Syria to support reconstruction
“It is the intention of the Holy Father that, in the current situation in Syria, they feel the affection and... Read more
Pope Francis to World Economic Forum: AI must serve human dignity, not violate it
Pope Francis on Thursday released his message to global leaders attending the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland,... Read more
Pope Francis at general audience: Jesus gives us the ‘grace of not fearing’
“The presence of the Lord always gives us this grace of not fearing,” the Holy Father said at his Jan.... Read more
Christian survivor of terrorism: ‘Pray for Boko Haram’
A Nigerian woman whose husband was killed by Boko Haram in 2014 has asked for prayers for persecuted Christians and... Read more
Cardinal Schönborn retires as Vienna archbishop on 80th birthday
Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, a Dominican theologian who helped write the Catechism of the Catholic Church, led the Vienna Archdiocese for... Read more
Cardinal Sarah publishes new book ‘Does God Exist?’
In “Does God Exist?: The Cry of Man Asking for Salvation,” Cardinal Robert Sarah answers various questions posed by journalist... Read more
Italian nun Raffaella Petrini to head Vatican Governorate
In less than a month and a half, Pope Francis will install Franciscan nun Raffaella Petrini as head of the... Read more
Pope Francis emphasizes ‘ecumenical vocation’ of all Christians
Pope Francis met with Finnish representatives of various Christian denominations who have made a pilgrimage to Rome on the occasion... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Austin, Texas, Bishop Joe Vásquez as archbishop of Galveston-Houston
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, who was made a cardinal in 2007 and who led the U.S. bishops’ conference as president from... Read more
Pope Francis invokes blessings on U.S. as Trump begins presidency
Pope Francis invoked “an abundance of divine blessings” upon Donald Trump, his family, and “the beloved American people.” Read more
Pope Francis calls potential U.S. deportation plans ‘a disgrace’
“If this is true it is a disgrace because it makes the poor unfortunate who have nothing pay the price... Read more
Pope Francis thanks mediators for brokering latest ceasefire deal in Gaza
During his Angelus address, the Holy Father also expressed his hope that all hostages “may finally return home and embrace... Read more
Pope highlights Swiss Guard’s jubilee year service to pilgrims
As millions of pilgrims are expected for the jubilee year in Rome, Pope Francis praised the patient service of the... Read more
Italian farmers come to the Vatican for blessing of animals
Italian farmers brought their animals to the Vatican on Friday to be blessed by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti on the feast... Read more
1,600 of Rome’s poor attend ‘Bernadette of Lourdes’ premiere
A musical that tells the story of St. Bernadette, visionary of Our Lady of Lourdes, made its debut in Rome... Read more
Vatican secretary of state calls Cuba prisoner release ‘a sign of great hope’
Cardinal Pietro Parolin also commented on Biden’s commutation of death sentences for 37 death row inmates, expressing hope there will... Read more
