Vatican News

Egypt's long Good Friday

The Pope is taking a risk by visiting Egypt, but he is going to the right place at the right time
Gerard Russell

Ousted Knights of Malta leader returns to Rome to vote in election

The Pope's delegate had earlier asked Fra' Matthew Festing, former Grand Master, to stay away from the ballot
Associated Press

Exclusive: Order of Malta projects distributed abortifacients, says leaked report

The 2016 report also said Malteser International's official policy was 'inconsistent with Church teaching'
Dan Hitchens

Pope Francis delivers surprise speech to TED conference

'No one is an island,' the Pope told the conference via a video message
Staff Reporter

Egypt steps up security ahead of Pope's visit

The papal visit comes shortly after suicide attacks on two churches killed dozens of people
Associated Press

Pope pays to rent beach space for disabled young people

The papal almsgiver has made a donation in the name of the Pontiff
Associated Press

Cardinal Nicora, expert in law and finance, dies at 80

The cardinal served the Church with 'unique expertise', Pope Francis said
Catholic News Service

Papal visit a sign of Pope's closeness to Egypt's Christians, says Vatican

During his time Egypt, Francis will not use an armoured car and will travel among crowds in a golf cart
Catholic News Service

Laity conference in Rome raises concerns over Amoris Laetitia

Six scholars gave talks on aspects of Amoris Laetitia and its aftermath
Desmond O'Grady

Buddhists and Christians must help promote non-violence, cardinal says

The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue released a message to mark the Buddhist celebration of Vesakh
Carol Glatz