Vatican News
From the Big Bang to black holes: Vatican, scientists to explore questions of the universe
Dozens of astrophysicists and cosmologists will explore the Big Bang and other topics of the universe next week at a... Read more
Pope Francis: Money, power, pleasure can enslave us
Speaking in his Angelus address on June 9, the pope asked people to contemplate the temptations that can imprison us... Read more
Music is a universal language: Pope Francis sings praises of Catholic choirs
The Holy Father’s remarks came during the Fourth International Meeting of Choirs at the Vatican. Read more
Pope Francis to meet Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, other top comedians at Vatican
Pope Francis will take the mic in a gathering of some of the world’s top comedians at the Vatican next... Read more
Pope Francis recalls 2014 embrace of Palestine and Israel presidents at prayer for peace
A prayer service in the Vatican Gardens marked the 10th anniversary of the 2014 “prayer for peace in the Holy... Read more
Vatican official: Hundreds of millions of Christians ‘face high levels of persecution’
“More than 365 million Christians, approximately 1 in 7, face high levels of persecution for their faith,” Archbishop Paul Richard... Read more
Pope Francis warns of ‘cold war’ in families, encourages living forgiveness
As part of the “School of Prayer” initiative, the Holy Father met Thursday with about 30 families from the parish... Read more
Vatican arrests ex-employee for attempted extortion using allegedly stolen Bernini manuscript
The art historian and former Vatican employee was reportedly questioned and arrested by Vatican gendarmes on May 27. Read more
Pope Francis to take 8-week break in liturgical schedule this summer
The 87-year-old pope does not have any public Masses on his schedule for eight weeks in July and August, according... Read more
UPDATE: Theologians hold closed-door meeting in Rome on guidance document for October synod
The June 4–13 closed-door gathering of experts in theology, ecclesiology, and canon law is being held at the Jesuit general... Read more
At general audience, Pope Francis explains the correct use of Christian freedom
Speaking in St. Peter’s Square during his weekly public audience, the pope gave the second lesson in a series of... Read more
Pope Francis to write reflection on Sacred Heart of Jesus devotion
The pontiff asked for prayers as he prepares to publish the document in September. Read more
Pope Francis tells gay man rejected from seminary to ‘go ahead with your vocation’
According to the Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, the pope responded to an email from Lorenzo Michele Noè Caruso, telling him... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new members to Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith
The new appointments come as the Vatican office continues to grapple with the ecumenical fallout from Fiducia Supplicans. Read more
Pope Francis’ message for migrants and refugees
The Holy See Press Office released today Pope Francis’ message for the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Read more
Pope Francis joins in Corpus Christi celebration in Rome for first time in years
Pope Francis gave a solemn blessing with the Blessed Sacrament from the steps of the Basilica of St. Mary Major... Read more
Pope Francis: In the Eucharist, Jesus offers himself for the world
On the solemnity of Corpus Christi, Pope Francis explained that Christians are called to make their lives a gift for... Read more
Pilgrims of hope amid crisis: Archbishop Fisichella on the 2025 Jubilee
Archbishop Rino Fisichella is the pro-prefect for the Section of New Evangelization of the Dicastery for Evangelization. Read more
Pope Francis: Building peace requires ‘taking a risk’
Being peacemakers in the style of Jesus Christ, while necessary and valuable, can also be risky, Pope Francis said as... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of June
In a video, the Holy Father announced that his prayer intention for June is for those fleeing their homelands. Read more
