Vatican

For Sri Lanka, Pope's visit solidifies peace after brutal civil war

Jan 09, 2015

Falling just five years after the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war, Pope Francis’ visit to the country is seen as a sign of reconciliation, a message expected to be shown through his gestures more than his words.
Pope urges prayers for victims, assailants of 'cruel' Paris attack

Jan 09, 2015

Pope Francis’ first words at Mass on Thursday were a prayer for the victims of yesterday’s attack on employees of a satirical newspaper in Paris, with a plea for the assailants’ conversion.
Vatican astronomers unlock the mysteries of the universe…sort of

Jan 09, 2015

Vatican astronomer Brother Guy Consolmagno was 30 years old and just starting his career as an astronomer when he faced a personal crisis.
Yazidi delegation meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican

Jan 09, 2015

Pope Francis met with a delegation representing the Yazidi people on Thursday at the Vatican Apostolic Palace.
Vatican Spokesman: Encyclical on ecology will most likely be released before summer

Jan 09, 2015

The director of the Holy See Press Office refuted claims that Pope Francis’ anticipated encyclical on ecology will be released by the end of January.
Man who tried to kill John Paul II takes flowers to his tomb

Jan 08, 2015

Exactly 31 years after St. John Paul II personally forgave him for shooting and trying to assassinate him, Mehmet Ali Agca returned to the Vatican with a bunch of white roses and laid them at the late pope's tomb.
Catholic population up 15 million worldwide

Jan 08, 2015

The world’s Catholic population increased by 15 million in the past year, with some growth on every continent, according to new statistics from the Fides news service.
Pope Francis' new cardinals shed light on Church's minorities

Jan 08, 2015

In his Sunday Angelus address Pope Francis announced the names of the 15 bishops to be created cardinal electors in February, many of whom hail from small dioceses which have never before had a cardinal.
Pope Francis prays for ongoing AirAsia search

Jan 08, 2015

In his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis promised his prayers for families affected by the disappearance of an AirAsia jet carrying 162 people.
Urbi Et Orbi Pope Francis’ Christmas Message

Jan 08, 2015

Jesus, the Son of God, the Saviour of the world, is born for us, born in Bethlehem of a Virgin, fulfilling the ancient prophecies. The Virgin’s name is Mary, the wife of Joseph.