Vatican

Using God as a cover for injustice is no trifling matter

Feb 27, 2015

In his homily Friday, Pope Francis said that love of God and of neighbor are inseparable, and castigated the actions of those who give to the Church, but at the same time exploit and mistreat others.
Vatican, Italy step up security over threat posed by Islamic militants

Feb 27, 2015

Security at the Vatican and across Italy has been stepped up because of a perceived heightened risk of attacks by Islamist militants, officials said.
Pope offers Mass for murdered Coptic Christians, hails them as 'martyrs'

Feb 27, 2015

Pope Francis offered his Tuesday morning Mass for the repose of the souls of the 21 Egyptian Christians killed by ISIS militants, praying that man learn to reject his evil temptations, and choose what is good.
Pope condemns beheading of Egyptian Christians

Feb 27, 2015

Pope Francis mourned the 21 Egyptian Christians beheaded by the Islamic State, calling them martyrs that “belong to all Christians.”
Could Pope Francis travel to Ukraine?

Feb 27, 2015

Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko has sent a letter inviting Pope Francis to visit Ukraine, though the Vatican diplomacy has not yet responded, Ukraine's Embassy to the Holy See told CNA on Wednesday.
Vatican: Pope's 'Mexicanization' comment not intended to offend

Feb 26, 2015

The Vatican on Wednesday issued a statement clarifying a private comment made by Pope Francis to a friend warning that his native Argentina was in danger of a “Mexicanization” by drug traffickers.
Ancient Roman pilgrimage revs-up spiritual aspect of Lent

Feb 26, 2015

For pilgrims in Rome, Ash Wednesday marked not only the start of the Church’s Lenten season, but also a traditional Lenten pilgrimage that helps offer a more spiritual outlook on the journey toward Easter.
Swiss Guard: We are ready to defend Pope from ISIS

Feb 25, 2015

The commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard says the group of soldiers charged with protecting the Pope is on high alert and ready to act if any threat from ISIS materializes.
A brief history of spiritual exercises for the Roman Curia

Feb 25, 2015

By gathering the members of the Roman Curia for Lenten spiritual exercises this week, Pope Francis is participating in a tradition that stretches back more than 80 years, to the pontificate of Pius XI.
Mystic, monk and poet – meet the newest Doctor of the Church

Feb 25, 2015

St. Gregory of Narek – a tenth century priest, monk, mystic, and poet beloved among Armenian Christians – has become the first Armenian to be named a Doctor of the Church.