Vatican

Pope warns against superficial peace that rusts and fades away

May 21, 2014

In his daily homily Pope Francis cautioned attendees not to place their security in the worldly peace of wealth, vanity or power, but rather in that offered by Jesus, which is the only one that lasts.
Tensions in Jerusalem over plan for Pope's Mass at site of the Last Supper

May 20, 2014

In Jerusalem, plans for Pope Francis to celebrate Mass at the site of the Last Supper continue to cause controversy, with some Orthodox Jews protesting the papal appearance.
Vatican financial authority reports jump in investigations during 2013

May 20, 2014

The Vatican’s Financial Information Authority (AIF) has reported a sharp increase in the number of suspicious financial transactions noted in 2013—but attributed the increase to tighter regulation.
New Vatican panel to hear appeals of clerics disciplined for abuse

May 20, 2014

Pope Francis is setting up a new commission to hear the appeals of clerics who have been found guilty of serious crimes, including the sexual abuse of minors, the Catholic News Service (CNS) reports.
Pope to Mexican bishops: promote 'spirit of harmony'

May 20, 2014

Pope Francis received the bishops of Mexico on Monday, encouraging them to promote harmony and to proclaim God’s mercy.
Pope: Church problems solved through discussion, prayer

May 19, 2014

In his Sunday Angelus message, Pope Francis reflected on the apostles’ method of solving problems as an example for the whole Church.
New Pope saints credited with fostering theology of women

May 19, 2014

Women in the Church offered praise for the works of newly-canonized Saints John XXIII and John Paul II, saying that they set a foundation for an expanding theology of women.
'Love transforms everything,' Pope tells sick, disabled

May 18, 2014

Pope Francis met with nearly 5,000 members of apostolates dedicated to the sick and suffering on Saturday, encouraging them to live lives transformed by love and to support others who suffer.
Pope Francis postpones engagements due to cold

May 17, 2014

The Holy See announced that Pope Francis’ activities today have been canceled due to a minor cold, and that his weekend visit to a Roman shrine is also postponed so he can rest before going to the Holy Land.
Pope Francis postpones engagements due to cold

May 17, 2014

The Holy See announced that Pope Francis’ activities today have been canceled due to a minor cold, and that his weekend visit to a Roman shrine is also postponed so he can rest before going to the Holy Land.