vatican news FeatureNewsSportsVaticanWorld News Sports can unite the world, celebrate diversity, pope tells athletes Carol GlatzJanuary 16, 20243 min read Sports has the power to unite people, regardless of their differences, and to remind everyone they are part of one human family, Pope Francis said. NewsVaticanWorld News Pope refines Vatican norms for spending, awarding contracts Cindy WoodenJanuary 16, 20243 min read Continuing the long-running updating of laws and norms regarding Vatican expenditures and processes for awarding contracts, Pope Francis issued two documents Jan. 16. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Biblical study should have pastoral impact, pope tells Jerusalem students Cindy WoodenJanuary 16, 20243 min read For Catholics, studying Scripture and archaeology in the land of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection must be more than a scholarly exercise, Pope Francis said; it should have the pastoral dimension of helping others know and live the Gospel. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope fields questions from Rome clergy, including about blessings Cindy WoodenJanuary 15, 20242 min read Responding to questions from priests and deacons ministering in the Diocese of Rome, Pope Francis said the possibility of blessing gay couples regards “people, not organizations” or their agendas. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope says he’s not thinking of resigning, talks about blessings Cindy WoodenJanuary 15, 20244 min read While a pope can resign, Pope Francis said it is not something he is thinking about or worrying about now. Crisis in IsraelCrisis in UkraineFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Modern war is ‘crime against humanity,’ pope says Cindy WoodenJanuary 15, 20243 min read With massive civilian deaths and the destruction of cities and their infrastructure, modern “war is in itself a crime against humanity,” Pope Francis said. Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: Celebrating gifts while focused on goal Cindy WoodenJanuary 14, 20245 min read The praying, walking and working will be highlighted Jan. 18-25 as Christians around the world celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Argentine President Milei to visit Pope Francis David AgrenJanuary 12, 20243 min read Javier Milei, who disparaged the pope while campaigning for president, is expected to travel to the Vatican next month, according to Argentine media, marking the first meeting between the Argentine leader and Pope Francis since Milei’s surprise election victory. FeatureMarriage & Family LifeNewsVaticanWorld News Cardinal says debate about blessings is normal part of church life Cindy WoodenJanuary 12, 20243 min read Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, said the debate surrounding the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith’s declaration on the possibility of blessing gay couples shows that deeper reflection is still needed. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Renew the world with creativity, bold dreams, pope tells young people Carol GlatzJanuary 12, 20243 min read Young people are meant to be “levers” that renew established systems, not “gears” to keep the old ways grinding, Pope Francis told a group of young professionals. Previous 1 … 17 18 19 … 170 Next