Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service
Recovering from a cold, Pope Francis skips Lenten retreat with Curia
VATICAN CITY-- Continuing his recovery from a mild cold, Pope Francis said that he would be unable to attend his annual Lenten retreat with...
Pope Francis: Never engage in dialogue with the devil
VATICAN CITY -- Christians should follow the example of Jesus in the desert by never trying to dialogue with the devil when tempted, Pope...
In prepared speech, Pope Francis warns clergy on pitfalls of bitterness
VATICAN CITY — Confronting and not giving in to bitterness helps priests realize that they are not all-powerful beings but sinners who have been...
Full look at Vatican wartime role will take patience, archivists say
VATICAN CITY — When the Vatican’s wartime archives open to researchers March 2, it will be just the start of what should be a...
Vatican donates protective masks to China to combat coronavirus outbreak
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican donated thousands of protective masks to several Chinese provinces affected by the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus.
In an email...
Vatican conference highlights importance of elderly in the church
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican will host a conference on how the Catholic Church can fulfill its mission to care for, welcome and include...
Pope Francis says, hospitality is important in promoting all around Christian...
VATICAN CITY-- Showing hospitality makes a person a better human being and a better Christian and is an important part of promoting Christian unity,...
Pope Francis leads prayers for peace as tensions mount between United...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis led pilgrims in prayers for peace as tensions between the United States and Iran escalated following the assassination of...
Defend dignity of persons with disabilities, pope says
VATICAN CITY — The dignity and rights of people with disabilities are increasingly threatened by a society that discriminates and views them as a...
Bishop Malooly, Archbishop Lori among those offering Mass at tomb of...
VATICAN CITY -- The example of St. Peter and the teaching of his successor encourage bishops to serve their flocks "willingly and generously," Archbishop...