Vatican News

Pope Francis reads prayer, “O Cross of Christ," during Good Friday service

March 26, 2016

ROME — Read the Vatican’s English translation of Pope Francis’ prayer last night at the conclusion of the Via Crucis service at Rome’s Colosseum.

Pope Francis denounces modern-day ‘Judases’ behind terror attacks

March 24, 2016

VATICAN CITY - As the death toll from the Brussels terror attacks rose on March 24, Pope Francis began three days of solemn observances leading to Easter Sunday by denouncing those who help fuel terrorism the way some once backed Judas against Jesus.

Pope to celebrate Holy Thursday with young refugees

March 23, 2016

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis will celebrate the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper with young refugees in Castelnuovo di Porto, north of Rome.

Pope may visit Armenia in June, Vatican says

March 20, 2016

VATICAN CITY - The Vatican is studying the possibility of Pope Francis visiting Armenia in late June, the Vatican spokesman said.

Vatican looks for new nuncio to the United States

March 19, 2016

The headline was eye-catching, and most likely that was the goal: “Pope fires Vatican ambassador to U.S. over Kim Davis,” shouted the story this week in the left-leaning Daily Kos. Pretty amazing, if it were true.

Vatican to undertake ecological initiatives during Easter season

March 19, 2016

VATICAN CITY - During Holy Week and in the Easter season, the Vatican will take part in several initiatives highlighting the importance of ecology and the care for creation.

Pope Benedict: Yearning for mercy is sign of longing for God's love

March 16, 2016

VATICAN CITY - Although he lives a relatively hidden life in a villa in the Vatican Gardens, retired Pope Benedict XVI continues to study modern theological questions and, occasionally, to comment on them publicly.

Pope Francis to make debut on Instagram, Vatican official says

March 16, 2016

VATICAN CITY - Firming up his presence on social media, Pope Francis will make his debut on the photo-sharing app Instagram, a Vatican official announced.

Mother Teresa to be canonized Sept. 4

March 15, 2016

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis will declare Blessed Teresa of Calcutta a saint at the Vatican Sept. 4.

Pope marks third anniversary of election with talk on mercy

March 14, 2016

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis celebrated the third anniversary of his election with a simple Tweet — “Pray for me" — and the usual Sunday recitation of the Angelus prayer with tens of thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square.