Vatican

Pope Francis urges two-state solution in first remarks to Israel

May 26, 2014

Late Sunday afternoon Pope Francis arrived in Tel Aviv, where he urged Israeli President Shimon Peres and other authorities to adopt a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Pope makes new Christian unity step in meeting with Patriarch

May 26, 2014

In a declaration delivered at the end of a private meeting, Pope Francis and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Costantinople Bartholomew I marked a new step on the journey towards unity, stressing their commonality in areas such as respect for the sanctity of life and the protection of the family.
Remain in God's love, Pope Francis encourages faithful

May 23, 2014

Pope Francis has especially encouraged Christians to “remain in the love of God” in a Thursday reflection on the three “key words” of Jesus: peace, love and joy.
Pope rejects armoured car for trip to Holy Land

May 22, 2014

Pope Francis has refused to travel in a bulletproof vehicle during his visit to the Holy Land, the Vatican has disclosed.
Pope Francis reflects on God’s creation and the Holy Spirit’s gift of knowledge

May 22, 2014

Continuing his weekly catechesis on the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis devoted his May 21 general audience to the gift of knowledge.
Follow Christ, Pope Francis tells the bishops of Italy

May 21, 2014

In his address Monday at the opening of the Italian bishops’ general assembly – the first time a Pope has delivered the inaugural lecture – Pope Francis reflected on the nature of episcopal ministry.
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.