Advertisement
Vatican news
Pope Francis: Desire Points Our Discernment in the Right Direction
At his public audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke about the role desire plays in spiritual discernment, comparing it to a compass that points one in the right direction.
"May the Church be overcome with joy": Pope Francis on Vatican II anniversary
On the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to leave behind criticism and anger and to live the faith with joy.
Vatican II at 60: A Timeline of Key Moments
Oct. 11 marks the 60th anniversary of a monumental event in the history of the Catholic Church: the gathering in Rome of bishops from around the world for the start of the Second Vatican Council.
Vatican’s Synod on Synodality Organizers Say Synod is ‘fruit’ of Second Vatican Council
In a message marking the 60th anniversary of the opening of Vatican II, the organizers of the Synod on Synodality called the Synod of Bishops a “fruit” of the council.
Pope Francis Expresses Condolences to Victims of Explosion in Ireland
Pope Francis has assured his “spiritual closeness” to those affected by an Oct. 7 gas station explosion in northwest Ireland.
Pope Francis Canonizes Two Saints: St. Artemide Zatti, St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini
The Catholic Church gained two new saints on Sunday as Pope Francis canonized St. Artemide Zatti and St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini.
Pope Francis Mourns 23 Children and Several Adults Killed in Thailand Day Care Attack
Pope Francis has expressed deep sorrow and mourning at the news of a deadly rampage at a day care center in Thailand that left at least 34 people dead — 23 of them children.
Pope Francis Shares a Spiritual Life Hack: Know the ‘passwords’ of Your Heart
Pope Francis shared a spiritual life hack for discernment at his general audience on Wednesday.
Climate Change Documentary Features Pope Francis
Pope Francis is featured in a documentary film on climate change and the environment that premiered at the Vatican on Tuesday.
Pope Recognizes “countless acts of kindness” of Stella Maris, Apostleship of the Sea
Marking more than 100 years of helping seafarers around the world, Pope Francis has recognized the role of Stella Maris, the Apostleship of the Sea.
Let Your Beauty Shine, Pope Francis Tells Young People
Pope Francis on Friday told young people to let their true beauty shine, the beauty that is a reflection of divine beauty.
Pope Francis Says that He Tried to Help Ukraine, Russia Prisoner Swap
Pope Francis has said that he was involved in a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine.
Pope Francis to Visit Kingdom of Bahrain in November
The Vatican confirmed Wednesday that Pope Francis will travel to the Kingdom of Bahrain, a Muslim island nation in the Persian Gulf, from Nov. 3–6.
Pope Francis Names New Head of Vatican Dicastery for Culture and Education
Pope Francis has appointed a Portuguese cardinal as the head of the newly formed Vatican Dicastery for Culture and Education.
Vatican Opens Canonical Investigation into Australian Bishop
The Vatican has appointed Archbishop Mark Coleridge of Brisbane, president of the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference, to oversee an investigation into the former bishop of Broome, Christopher Saunders.
Cardinal Zen Stands Trial in Hong Kong
Cardinal Joseph Zen and five others stood trial in Hong Kong on Monday for failing to properly register a fund to provide legal aid to pro-democracy protesters.
Pope Francis: Young People Are Missing the ‘spiritual capital’ that Gives Life Meaning
Pope Francis on Saturday lamented the loss of spiritual meaning in the lives of many young people today — a lack that is often replaced by an undue focus on material goods, he said.
Pope Francis’ Chief Vatican Prosecutor Retires; Deputy Prosecutor Promoted
Pope Francis on Friday accepted the resignation of the chief prosecutor of the Vatican City State court, Gian Piero Milano, and named a new prosecutor.
St. Peter’s Basilica to Light up with Video Projection Telling the Story of First Pope
Visitors to the Vatican in October will be able to see the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica illuminated with a video display telling the story of the Church’s first pope.
Christians Cannot be Indifferent to Corruption: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Sunday that Christians should not become discouraged or remain indifferent to stories of corruption, but instead “be creative in doing good with prudence.”
