Vatican News
Cardinals Re and Sandri confirmed as dean and vice dean of College of Cardinals
Pope Francis has extended the approval he had granted for the election of Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re as dean of... Read more
Vatican gives definitive approval to statutes of Regnum Christi
The organization’s General Directive College stated that this recognition “reaffirms the validity of the path traveled and strengthens the commitment... Read more
Pope Francis reiterates desire for ‘full unity’ among Christians
“The proclamation of the common faith requires, first of all, that we love one another,” the Holy Father said in... Read more
Pope Francis to take meetings at home while sick with bronchitis, Vatican says
The pope has faced several health challenges in recent years, including knee problems requiring a wheelchair, respiratory infections, and a... Read more
Pope Francis praises midwives, OB-GYNs who welcome babies with ‘humanity’
The pope’s words were conveyed in a written speech handed out during an audience with an association of midwives and... Read more
Pope Francis urges all Catholics to be ‘missionaries of hope’ through prayer and action
“I urge all of you, children, young people, adults, and the elderly, to participate actively in the common evangelizing mission... Read more
Pope Francis highlights hope for fifth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Pope Francis has chosen “Blessed Are Those Who Have Not Lost Hope” as the theme for the fifth World Day... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims, grieving families of tragic school shooting in Sweden
In a Feb. 5 telegram to Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, the Holy Father said he is deeply saddened by... Read more
Pope Francis: Faith in God is ‘a force that sets love in motion’ in the world
Pope Francis on Wednesday continued his catechesis on “Jesus Christ Our Hope,” saying love is the force that compels people... Read more
Pope Francis: Carlo Acutis shows young people ‘the fullness of life’ in Christ
Speaking to Catholic pilgrims from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland on Feb. 3, the pope shared a special message... Read more
Pope Francis to write papal document on theme of children
The summit includes panels on the child’s right to resources, to education, to food and health care, to family, to... Read more
Filipino cardinal urges Catholics to report clerical abuse to Church and civil authorities
Days after BishopsAccountability.org on Jan. 29 launched its Philippines database, the cardinal insisted the country’s Catholics must report “erring priests.” Read more
Pope Francis, international leaders discuss children’s rights at Vatican
Pope Francis and leaders from around the world are meeting at the Vatican this week to discuss the rights of... Read more
Love and light: Pope Francis reflects on Christ’s presentation
Pope Francis, reflecting on the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple, says it serves as a reminder that Jesus... Read more
Pope Francis calls consecrated religious to be ‘bearers of light’ amid modern challenges
The World Day for Consecrated Life, celebrated annually on Feb. 2, takes on special significance this year as the Church... Read more
Pope Francis tells Ukrainian youth to be patriots, pursue peace through dialogue
In a virtual meeting, Pope Francis urged young Ukrainians to maintain hope and continue dialogue despite the ravages of war. Read more
Vatican Library exhibition traces historic journeys during jubilee year
The exhibition features approximately 1,200 newspapers from remote regions and artistic works inspired by pioneering travelers, Read more
Pope Francis shares with seminarians that his mom did not want him to enter seminary
Pope Francis discussed in a Jan. 30 audience with seminarians and formators how his mother put up quite a bit... Read more
In powerful jubilee message, pope points to Mary Magdalene’s transformative trust
Pope Francis emphasized Mary Magdalene’s transformative encounter with the risen Christ as a model for personal conversion. Read more
Broglio defends U.S. bishops against ‘false’ immigration criticisms
Broglio told TV2000 on Jan. 29 that criticism the bishops have received are “false” and “have strongly affected us because... Read more
