Vatican News

The Knights of Malta have done the Vatican's bidding - and the stage is set for a power grab

Many see the push for 'reform' as a way for one small group to seize control from another
Ed Condon

The Pope's Egypt visit leaves a major issue in the air: Giulio Regeni

The young man's death raises questions about Egypt's regime. Italians will hope the papal visit has some impact
Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith

Pope appeals to Venezuelans: do all you can to avoid further violence

Pope Francis expressed frustration that Vatican-sponsored negotiations to resolve the country's political impasse had not succeeded
Associated Press

Knights of Malta elect temporary leader

Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre del Tempio di Sanguinetto is elected Lieutenant of the Grand Master
Associated Press

Pope urges US and North Korea to find diplomatic solution

Francis tells journalists the situation 'has heated up too much'
Carol Glatz

Pope celebrates Mass for 15,000 Catholics in Cairo

In his homily, Francis decried religious fanaticism
Associated Press

Pope Francis urges Egypt's imams to 'unmask violence' in God's name

Al-Azhar's grand imam thanked the Pope for his 'fair' comments
Associated Press

'It's a trip of unity, of fraternity': Pope begins two-day visit to Egypt

Francis was driven into town in a blue Fiat with the window rolled down, having said he would not travel in an armoured vehicle
Associated Press

Police raid 'underground' church in China during Mass

A government statement said the police had successfully stopped 'illegal religious activity'
Staff Reporter

Pope Francis arrives in Egypt with message of peace

The Pope is visiting the country only weeks after twin suicide attacks on Coptic churches
Associated Press