Vatican

Pope's Romania trip confirmed for early summer

Jan 14, 2019

The Vatican confirmed Friday that Pope Francis will travel to Romania to the cities of Bucharest, Iasi, and Blaj, and to a Marian shrine in eastern Transylvania, at the end of May and beginning of June.
Pope at Angelus: Remember date of your Baptism

Jan 14, 2019

Ahead of the Sunday Angelus prayer, Pope Francis urges each of us to remember the date of our Baptism, and reflects on Jesus’ two-fold immersion at his own Baptism in the Jordan.
The deep meaning of Rome’s ‘Three Coins in the Fountain’ contretemps

Jan 14, 2019

Anyone who’s ever been to Rome on holiday – for that matter, anyone who’s ever seen movies such as “Three Coins in the Fountain” – knows what you’re supposed to do at the city’s famed Trevi Fountain. You toss in a coin and make a wish, hoping that good fortune will be yours.
Pope: The Salesian, an educator who embraces the fragility of marginalized children

Jan 14, 2019

In the preface to the book "Evangelii gaudium con don Bosco", Francis writes that the Salesian is "an optimist by nature, he knows how to look at children with positive realism". "The Salesians - he writes - have trained me in beauty, at work and in being very happy".
Pope: History helps us reflect on the past and shows us the way forward

Jan 14, 2019

Pope Francis on Saturday addressed Professors of Church History inviting them to continue to contribute to the contemplation of Christ: “the cornerstone, who works in the history and memory of humanity and of all cultures”.
Baptism is a daring dive, a radical surrender to a new way of life

Jan 13, 2019

After all the beautiful narratives that commemorated aspects of the Lord’s birth and early life, believers now spiritually stand on the edges of the Jordan River to witness his baptism.
Pope urges Indian Church to bear fruits of faith and charity

Jan 11, 2019

Cardinal Pietro Parolin sent a message on the Pope’s behalf to the 31st plenary assembly of India’s Latin-rite bishops (CCBI) that is discussing the theme, “The Joy of the Gospel”.
Pope calls for unity and conversion in letter to US bishops

Jan 11, 2019

Pope Francis has written to the bishops of the United States calling for a “change of mindset” to restore the Church’s credibility and trust among the faithful.
Pope at Mass: whoever loves God must also love his brother

Jan 11, 2019

If you don't love your brother, you can't love God. This was the message at the heart of Pope Francis’ homily during Mass at the Casa Santa Marta.
Meeting among Pastors with a specific purpose

Jan 11, 2019

Looking ahead toward the meeting with Presidents of Episcopal Conferences regarding the protection of minors and vulnerable adults.