Advertisement
Vatican news
Pope Francis Appoints First Lay Head of Roman Curia’s Disciplinary Commission
Pope Francis appointed on Friday the first lay head of the Roman Curia’s disciplinary commission.
"If we do not worship God, we will worship idols": Pope Francis at Epiphany Mass
As he celebrated Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Wednesday, Pope Francis urged Catholics to devote more time to worshiping God.
Australia’s Catholic Bishops Seek Answers about Mystery of Billions Linked to Vatican
Australia’s Catholic bishops are considering raising questions with the country’s financial watchdog authority about whether any Catholic organizations were among the recipients of billions of Australian dollars in transfers reputedly from the Vatican.
"Bearers of gratitude" Make the World a Better Place: Pope Francis at General Audience
Catholics can change the world by being “bearers of gratitude,” Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday.
Pope Francis Issues Law Reorganizing Vatican Finances
Pope Francis issued a new law Monday reorganizing Vatican finances following a series of scandals.
Pope Francis Urges All Families to Look to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph for "sure inspiration"
Pope Francis urged families across the world Sunday to look to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph for “sure inspiration.”
Pope Francis to Mark Fifth Anniversary of "Amoris laetitia" with Year Dedicated to Family
Pope Francis announced Sunday a special year dedicated to the family, marking the fifth anniversary of the publication of his apostolic exhortation Amoris laetitia.
Pope Francis Calls for "vaccines for all" as He Gives Christmas Urbi et Orbi Blessing
Giving his traditional Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” blessing Friday, Pope Francis called for coronavirus vaccines to be made available to the world’s neediest people.
‘Consumerism has stolen Christmas’ : Pope Francis
Pope Francis advised Catholics Sunday not to waste time complaining about coronavirus restrictions, but to focus instead on helping those in need.
Pope Francis Calls for "culture of care" in 2021 World Peace Day Message
Pope Francis appealed for a “culture of care” in his message for the 2021 World Day of Peace released Thursday.
Vatican City to Start Coronavirus Vaccinations in January 2021
Vatican City will begin to offer coronavirus vaccinations in January, according to the Vatican director of health and hygiene.
This Year’s Vatican Christmas Tree Has Ornaments Handmade by the Homeless
Reaching a height of nearly 100 feet, the Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square this year is adorned with handcrafted wooden ornaments made by the homeless, as well as children and other adults.
Vatican Congregation Issues New Norms for Ecclesiastical Institutions of Higher Education
The Vatican’s Congregation for Catholic Education issued Wednesday three new instructions on ecclesiastical institutions of higher education.
Pope Francis Grants Plenary Indulgence to Catholics Marking Guadalupe Feast at Home
Pope Francis has granted a plenary indulgence to Catholics celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at home this Saturday.
"Even death trembles when a Christian prays": Pope Francis
Prayer is so powerful that “even death trembles when a Christian prays,” Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday.
Pope Francis Proclaims Year of St. Joseph
Pope Francis announced a Year of St. Joseph Tuesday in honor of the 150th anniversary of the saint’s proclamation as patron of the Universal Church.
The Immaculate Conception is "one of the wonders of the story of salvation": Pope Francis
The Immaculate Conception is “one of the wonders of the story of salvation,” Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Tuesday.
Ask God for the Gift of Conversion in Advent: Pope Francis
We should ask God for the gift of conversion this Advent, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday.
New Vatican Guide for Bishops Addresses Common Challenges to Christian Unity
The Vatican published Friday a guide with suggestions for Catholic bishops to promote unity with other Christian communities, and offering practical advice for how to overcome common challenges to ecumenism.
Pope Francis Establishes Worldwide Prayer Network as Vatican Body
Pope Francis has established the global network that promotes his monthly prayer intentions as a Vatican body.
