Vatican

Christians’ only bragging rights are being a sinner, being saved

Sep 11, 2014

Pope Francis said Christians should boast about only two things: that they are sinners and they have been saved by Jesus Christ.
Suspension of Fulton Sheen’s cause expected to be temporary

Sep 11, 2014

In the wake of the suspension of Archbishop Fulton Sheen's cause for canonization due to an ownership dispute of his remains, the office promoting his sainthood says it doesn't expect the halt to last long.
Youth recalls his encounter with Pope in Korea

Sep 11, 2014

I was so nervous when I met Pope Francis for lunch on Friday August 15 in Daejeon. It was like a dream. Though the Pope spent only about two hours with us, I think it was one of the most beautiful moments of my life.
Bishops' synod taking on a less formal tone under Pope Francis

Sep 11, 2014

The upcoming synod of bishops on the family will be set on a more informal tune, the secretary general of the Synod of Bishops, Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, wrote in an article published in the Sept. 10 issue of L'Osservatore Romano.
Vatican state secretariat strengthens its control over 'the Pope's hospital'

Sep 11, 2014

The Vatican Secretariat of State established June 28 a Comittee of Presidency for the Pediatric Hospital “Bambino Gesù,” owned by the Holy See, thereby strengthening its control over the institution.
Child protection is 'gospel priority' for Church, Pope Francis

Sep 11, 2014

The protection of minors from sexual abuse is a number one priority for Pope Francis, says the new secretary of a papal commission to protect minors, who believes that the global Church can play a leading role against abuse.
Pope Francis greets paralyzed man who risked all to see him

Sep 11, 2014

A man paralyzed from the neck down made his way to Pope Francis' general audience, saying he took the massively risky move because he wanted to experience for himself the pontiff's uniqueness.
Cardinals join to defend Church doctrine on divorce, remarriage

Sep 10, 2014

Five members of the College of Cardinals have joint-authored a book defending Church doctrine regarding divorced and remarried Catholics, affirming that it is the most merciful approach.
Pope might visit Turkey, Patriarch Bartholomew in November

Sep 10, 2014

Pope Francis may visit Turkey Nov. 29-30, strengthening the links with the Orthodox Church’s Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I and advancing their common commitment to ecumenism, peace and ecology.
Pope Francis: Love doesn't care if you're ugly or beautiful

Sep 10, 2014

In his homily at Tuesday's Mass, Pope Francis spoke about the love of Christ for his Church, noting how in the Gospel he prayed for his disciples, chose them personally, and remained close to each.