Vatican

Pope Francis: What to expect in 2019

Jan 16, 2019

The finalization of a Curial reform process, a reshuffle in some Vatican positions, and an eventual consistory to “refill” the College of Cardinals might be among Pope Francis’ key moves in 2019.
Panama Archbishop to WYD pilgrims: ‘The Church and society need you'

Jan 16, 2019

With World Youth Day 2019 set to begin in just over a week, Vatican News’ Massimiliano Menichetti sat down with Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta of Panama City.
Pope urges Asian Church to promote unity and integrity of faith

Jan 16, 2019

Pope Francis has sent a message to the Presidents of Doctrinal Commissions of Asian Bishops’ Conferences, who are meeting in Thailand.
Pope to Academy for Life: Promote humanism of fraternity

Jan 16, 2019

On the 25th anniversary of the foundation of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Pope Francis calls on its members to promote human fraternity and a humanism of life.
Pope has words of encouragement for Paris March for Life

Jan 15, 2019

Pope Francis has sent a message to participants and organizers of the 13th March for Life.
Vigano to McCarrick: Repent, for the sake of your soul

Jan 15, 2019

A former papal representative to the U.S. has written an open letter to Archbishop Theodore McCarrick that urges the archbishop to repent publicly of the sexual abuse and misconduct of which he stands accused.
Update: Rome mayor says Caritas will still get Trevi Fountain coins

Jan 15, 2019

After weeks of confusion and consternation, Rome's mayor told the Vatican newspaper that Rome Caritas would benefit not only from the coins tourists throw in the Trevi Fountain, but from coins tossed in any of the city's historic water features.
Pope Francis meets with Chilean bishops to discuss abuse crisis

Jan 15, 2019

Pope Francis met for three hours Monday with leaders of the Chilean bishops’ conference, as the bishops “Together with the pope, we looked back at the events of the last year and looked forward to the upcoming steps.
Commonweal Magazine challenges PA grand jury report

Jan 15, 2019

An article in the American Catholic journal, Commonweal, questions the structure and wording of the Pennsylvania grand jury report, released last Auguust, regarding clerical sexual abuse
Children must see the faith lived at home

Jan 14, 2019

At Mass in the Sistine Chapel Sunday, Pope Francis baptized 27 babies, reminding their parents that the first space in which children learn and witness the faith is at home.