Vatican News

Britain's royal couple meet Pope Francis at the Vatican

Cindy Wooden · April 9, 2025

Although they postponed their official state visit to the Vatican because of Pope Francis' health, Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla met privately with the pope April 9, the Vatican press office said.

Holy See warns global nuclear disarmament, AI regulation 'imperative' at UN

Gina Christian · April 9, 2025

With fear "the driving force" in the current global climate, nations must recommit to nuclear disarmament and the regulation of artificial intelligence, said Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Holy See's permanent observer to the United Nations.

Pope Francis begins to receive very limited visits, Vatican says

Carol Glatz · April 8, 2025

As Pope Francis continues his recovery at the Vatican, he is very slowly beginning to get back to his old routine of meeting with top Vatican officials, the Vatican press office said.

Nicaea anniversary inspires faith, strengthens mission, theologians say

Nicaea presents ‘reality’ of redemption

Cindy Wooden · April 3, 2025

Christians should not see the Nicene Creed simply as a list of things they believe, but they should look at it with awe because it recounts the greatness of God's love and gift of salvation, said members of the International Theological Commission.

Pope Franics stable; his lung infection slightly improved, Vatican says

Carol Glatz · April 1, 2025

Pope Francis' condition remains stable, and an X-ray showed there has been a slight improvement regarding his lingering lung infection, the Vatican press office said.

Pope Francis continues to govern the church, says Vatican secretary of state

Cindy Wooden · March 31, 2025

Even on his worst days in Rome's Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis was governing the Catholic Church, although on some days, he did not seem to have the energy to sign his full name, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

Pope Francis' condition slowly improving after release from hospital

Cindy Wooden · March 28, 2025

Home from the hospital after more than five weeks, Pope Francis is showing "slight improvements" in his breathing, ability to speak and mobility, the Vatican press office said.

Pope Francis returns to Vatican after long hospitalization

Cindy Wooden · March 24, 2025

Immediately before leaving Rome's Gemelli hospital after more than five weeks of treatment for breathing difficulties, double pneumonia and infections, Pope Francis greeted hundreds of people who gathered outside the hospital March 23.

Pope Francis' doctors report more improvement, but no date for his release

Cindy Wooden · March 19, 2025

Pope Francis no longer needs the "noninvasive mechanical ventilation" he has used most nights since experiencing a breathing "crisis" Feb. 28, his doctors reported in a bulletin released by the Vatican press office March 19.

Pope Francis has reduced need for overnight supplemental oxygen, Vatican says

Justin McLellan · March 19, 2025

Pope Francis spent the night without a breathing mask, the Vatican press office said March 18, indicating that his need for supplemental oxygen continues to diminish.