Vatican

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.
Heresies sprout from getting lost in 'ideas,' Pope warns

May 17, 2014

In his daily homily Pope Francis explained that it takes more than intellectual assent to truly get to know Jesus – we must also develop a personal relationship of joy through prayer and works.
“Bother your pastors” Pope Francis’ advice to Catholics

May 16, 2014

In his address to pilgrims in St Peter's Square on Sunday, May 11,Pope Francis departed from his prepared script and told them to "knock at the doors" of their pastors, saying it would make them better bishops and priests.
The Church is not a factory to manufacture obstacles

May 16, 2014

The Church is not " a factory to manufacture obstacles that prevent people from receiving grace", said Pope Francis this morning during Mass celebrated at Casa Santa Marta, commenting on the passage from the Acts of the Apostles, which highlights the three crystalline qualities of a Christian: docility to the Spirit, dialogue, trust in grace.