Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service
Celebrating Easter at home is an ‘opportunity for faith,’ Vatican official...
VATICAN CITY -- With the prospect of trying to celebrate Easter without a large parish or Vatican liturgies, Catholics still can turn a tragic...
As coronavirus-caused lockdown continues, Pope Francis prays for lonely elderly
VATICAN CITY — As Italy entered its second week of lockdown, Pope Francis urged Christians to remember the elderly who are suffering not only...
Pope Francis prays for pastors to find ways to minister amid...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis urged people to pray for parish priests so that they may find ways to accompany their people while the...
As coronavirus continues to spread in Italy, the country’s bishops declare...
VATICAN CITY -- The suspension of public Masses in Italy is a painful yet necessary measure to protect people's health, the country's bishops said.
"This...
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...