Vatican News

Pope Francis offers condolences to Manchester attack victims

The Pope said he was 'deeply saddened' by the loss of life and invoked God's blessing upon the nation
Staff Reporter

Donald Trump visits Church of Holy Sepulchre

The US President began his two-day trip to the region with a visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Western Wall
Catholic News Service

Irish president gives Pope Francis 'climate bell' to raise awareness of global warming

President Michael D Higgins presented Pope Francis with a commissioned sculpture to signify a 'call to action' on climate change
Catholic News Service

Pope names five new cardinals in surprise announcement

He said that his selection reflects the Catholic Church's universal nature
Associated Press

Pope Francis blesses homes in unexpected visit

The Holy Father startled residents of Ostia, who had been expecting a parish priest
Cindy Wooden

Trump nominates Callista Gingrich US ambassador to the Holy See

The announcement comes as Pope Francis prepares to receive President Trump next week
Catholic News Service

The questions that show why the Maltese guidelines on Amoris Laetitia are so flawed

When doctrine crumbles, practice usually catches up in a few decades
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

Jesuit Superior General 'signed letter praising Fidel Castro in 1989'

The signatories expressed their 'respect for what you, as the main leader of the Cuban Revolution, have achieved for the dignity of your people'
Staff Reporter

Pope Francis moves Corpus Christi procession to Sunday

Vatican spokesman Greg Burke said a Sunday celebration will cause 'less inconvenience' in Rome
Staff Reporter

Callista Gingrich suits the job of Vatican ambassador. But can Newt stay out of the spotlight?

Callista Gingrich will have a delicate task. Her indefatigable husband could complicate things
Stephen White