Vatican

Pope Francis will succeed in reforming Roman Curia

Mar 21, 2014

Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone has discussed the reform of the Roman Curia being carried out by Pope Francis, saying he trusts that it will be completed effectively.
Mercy comes first in our approach to the divorced/remarried

Mar 21, 2014

Looking forward to the October meeting of the Synod of Bishops, the president of the Pontifical Council for the Family said that the status of Catholics who are divorced and remarried “should be looked at with a merciful eye.”
First official audience with the blind, deaf

Mar 21, 2014

As the first pontiff to meet with those who are blind and deaf in an exclusive audience, Pope Francis will hold the gathering later this month – an encounter participants are highly anticipating.
Why the Pope has chosen to visit South Korea

Mar 21, 2014

Although Pope Francis has said he doesn’t really like to travel, he’s set to log some serious miles in 2014. He’s already bound for Israel, the Palestinian Territories and Jordan in late May, and on Mar 10 the Vatican announced the pontiff will also visit South Korea August 14-18.
Rely on God alone, Pope encourages in homily

Mar 21, 2014

Pope Francis drew on today’s readings from the Gospel of Luke and the Psalms to warn listeners against putting one’s faith in man or accomplishments, rather than God.
Labor upholds human dignity: Pope

Mar 21, 2014

Pope Francis addressed the central role of employment in realizing human dignity during a special audience with steelworkers and residents from Umbria, Italy at the Vatican.
St. Joseph is model educator, Pope Francis says in general audience

Mar 20, 2014

Pope Francis devoted his March 19 general audience to St. Joseph and paid tribute to him as a model educator.
Pope may give opening lecture of Italian bishops' assembly

Mar 20, 2014

Pope Francis will likely be giving the inaugural lecture of the annual general assembly of the Italian bishops' conference scheduled for May 19-23, according to Italian publication “Il Fatto Quotidiano."
Pope Francis celebrates the Feast of St Joseph with special greetings for all fathers

Mar 20, 2014

Pope Francis on Wednesday celebrated the Feast of St. Joseph pointing out that he is a model for all fathers and educators.
John XXIII a representation of goodness, cardinal recounts

Mar 19, 2014

During a recent interview, Cardinal Angelo Comastri reflected on scenes from the life of Pope John XXIII, revealing the pontiff’s deep spiritual nature, as well as his great kindness towards others.