Vatican News

Stop perpetuating negative stereotypes on immigration, Pope tells media

April 7, 2017

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis said Friday that when it comes to solving the immigration crisis, the media needs to stop perpetuating negative stereotypes and explain the big picture, shedding light on the causes behind migration.

Vatican approves special Fatima feast day Mass for Latin Rite

April 6, 2017

VATICAN CITY – The Vatican office which governs the use of the extraordinary form of the Roman rite has given priests permission to say a special Mass for the feast of Our Lady of Fatima this year, noting the importance of the apparition's centenary.

Pope horrified by 'unacceptable massacre' in Syria

April 5, 2017

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis strongly condemned a shocking chemical attack in Syria that left some 70 people, including at least 10 children, dead.

More must be done to combat child trafficking, Vatican official says

April 4, 2017

VATICAN CITY – Children continue to fall victim to trafficking, while those who enslave and exploit them continue to avoid prosecution, a Vatican official said.

Manila Cardinal urges 'common security' approach to migration

April 4, 2017

VATICAN CITY – A more Christian, as well as more effective, approach to the global migration crisis would be to move from a concern about "national security" to a concern for "common security," Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila told participants at a Vatican conference.

Pope approves provisions to recognize marriages of SSPX faithful

April 4, 2017

VATICAN CITY – Continuing initiatives aimed at a reconciliation with the Society of St. Pius X, Pope Francis has made it possible for bishops to ensure the validity of marriages celebrated in the traditionalist communities.

ISIS captive among new Syrian refugees welcomed by Pope Francis

April 4, 2017

VATICAN CITY – The Vatican has taken in three new Syrian families, some members of which were ISIS prisoners before gaining freedom and fleeing the country.

Pope asks evangelization council to oversee Catholic shrines

April 4, 2017

VATICAN CITY – Highlighting Catholic shrines' potential to strengthen the faith of Catholics and draw people to Christianity, Pope Francis transferred responsibility for coordinating the activity of shrines to the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization.

Development must focus on dignity, officials say on 'Populorum Progressio' anniversary.

April 4, 2017

VATICAN CITY – The Catholic Church's commitment to promoting justice, defending human dignity, building peace and promoting development is a response to a Christian vision of the world and its purpose, which ultimately is to reach happiness with God, Vatican officials said at a conference.

Acknowledgement, respect is the least the Church can do, say abuse survivors

April 2, 2017

VATICAN CITY – Acknowledging correspondence and treating victims with respect is the very least church officials can offer, said survivors of clergy sex abuse.