Vatican News
Pope Francis returns to the Vatican after 3 days in the hospital
Pope Francis was discharged from the hospital Saturday morning after a three-night stay in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. Read more
Pope Francis visits pediatric oncology ward at hospital, baptizes newborn baby
While staying at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital where he is undergoing treatment for bronchitis, Pope Francis paid a visit Friday to... Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis had pizza dinner, may leave hospital tomorrow
“In the evening Pope Francis had dinner, eating pizza together with those assisting him during his hospital stay,” a Vatican... Read more
UPDATE: Pope Francis has bronchitis but is resting and improving, Vatican says
Pope Francis is exhibiting “marked improvement” after being admitted to the hospital Wednesday with difficulty breathing, which was later diagnosed... Read more
Meet the new president of the European bishops’ commission
Italian Bishop Mariano Crociata, 70, will lead the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) until 2028. Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April
In the month of April, Pope Francis has asked the world to pray in a special way for a culture... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley ‘surprised, disappointed’ by abuse expert’s criticism of Vatican commission
Cardinal Sean O’Malley said Thursday he strongly disagrees with a critique of the Vatican’s safeguarding commission by Father Hans Zollner. Read more
Update: Pope Francis rested well, continuing treatment in hospital, Vatican says
“Pope Francis rested well overnight. The clinical picture is progressively improving and he is continuing his planned treatment,” Matteo Bruni... Read more
Vatican: ‘Doctrine of discovery’ is not Catholic teaching
The legal concept of the “doctrine of discovery” is “not part of the teaching of the Catholic Church,” the Vatican... Read more
Pope Francis hospitalized with a respiratory infection, Vatican says
Pope Francis will be hospitalized for “some days” after being diagnosed with a respiratory infection, the Vatican said Wednesday. Read more
Abuse expert leaves Vatican commission for protection of minors, citing concerns
Father Hans Zollner said in a statement March 29 that “structural and practical issues” within the commission had led him... Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis at Rome hospital to undergo checkups
Pope Francis has been undergoing some medical checkups at one of Rome’s most prominent hospitals since Wednesday afternoon. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The true Christian is one who receives Jesus within’
“You cannot be Christian only from the outside. No, Jesus must enter and this changes you...” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis mourns ‘senseless act of violence’ at Nashville Christian school
Pope Francis “joins the entire community in mourning the children and adults who died,” according to a Vatican message March... Read more
Cardinal Hollerich: There’s ‘space to expand’ Church teaching on all-male priesthood
“Pope Francis does not want the ordination of women, and I am completely obedient to that. But people continue to... Read more
‘For love of the pope’: Latin Mass supporters post billboards near Vatican
A group of Traditional Latin Mass supporters in Italy has sponsored a billboard campaign in a neighborhood near the Vatican. Read more
Pope Francis to bless satellite set to launch his words into space
While in orbit, the satellite will broadcast decipherable statements from Pope Francis on the theme of hope and peace in... Read more
Pope Francis: An ethical AI respects human dignity
Pope Francis said emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning could be beneficial to society if they respect... Read more
‘Rise again’: Jesus gives life when hope seems lost, Pope Francis says
In his March 26 Angelus reflection, Pope Francis spoke about Jesus’ compassion for Lazarus — and all those who suffer. Read more
Pope Francis extends ‘Vos estis’ decree to counter both lay and clerical abuse
The decree promulgated March 25 extends the Church’s norms for handling of abuse to cover lay leaders of international associations. Read more
