Vatican News

Vatican, former Vatican auditor give differing accounts of resignation

September 25, 2017

VATICAN CITY – The first person to serve as the Vatican's independent auditor said he was forced to resign after opponents of Pope Francis' financial reforms mounted a campaign against him.

Pope, Bolivian bishops discuss rise of 'parallel' churches

September 19, 2017

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis urged the bishops of Bolivia to faithfully guide their flocks as breakaway groups comprised of former priests and seminarians are gaining ground in the country.

Pope praises Rome's first interreligious half-marathon

September 18, 2017

VATICAN CITY – After thousands of runners completed the first ever "multireligious" half-marathon in Rome, Pope Francis praised the initiative, which was sponsored by the Pontifical Council for Culture.

Be the first to love, to build bridges, Pope tells Colombians

September 5, 2017

VATICAN CITY – Colombia's transition to a just and lasting peace requires a commitment on behalf of all the nation's people to taking the first step toward reconciliation, Pope Francis said in a video message.

Vatican: Lack of legal, safe channels for migration helps traffickers

September 5, 2017

VIENNA – Many people become more vulnerable to abuse and exploitation when safe, legal and affordable opportunities for immigration or asylum are lacking, a Vatican official told global leaders.

Pope offers prayers for flood victims in U.S., southern Asia

September 5, 2017

VATICAN CITY – After leading thousands of pilgrims in praying the Angelus, Pope Francis offered prayers for flood victims in Texas and Louisiana following a devastating hurricane that caused massive flooding.

Pope offers early new year greetings to world's Jewish communities

August 31, 2017

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis praised the increasingly friendly and fruitful relations between the Catholic Church and Jewish leaders as he also wished the world's Jewish communities a happy Rosh Hashanah a few weeks early.

Church is always in need of repair, reform, Pope says

August 28, 2017

VATICAN CITY – Although the church is built upon a strong foundation, it is always in need of being reformed and repaired, Pope Francis said.

Vatican II liturgical reform 'irreversible,' Pope says

August 24, 2017

VATICAN CITY - The Catholic Church must continue to work to understand the liturgical reforms of the Second Vatican Council and why they were made, rather than rethinking them, Pope Francis said.

Pope leads prayers for an end to 'inhuman violence' of terrorism

August 21, 2017

VATICAN CITY – "Let us beg the Lord, God of mercy and peace, to free the world from this inhuman violence," Pope Francis prayed after a week of deadly terrorist attacks in Africa and Europe.