Vatican News

Abbot Schröder elected Abbot Primate of Benedictine Confederation
on September 14, 2024 at 2:55 pm
Abbot Jeremias Schröder from Germany is elected Abbot Primate of the Benedictine Confederation during the Congress of Abbots meeting in Rome. Read all
Starmer and Biden discuss the war in Ukraine at meeting
on September 14, 2024 at 12:40 pm
US President Joe Biden and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer hold meeting discussing the war in Ukraine at the White House in Washington D.C. Read all
Pope to Theatines: Embrace renewal, communion, and service
on September 14, 2024 at 10:04 am
Pope Francis encourages the Theatine Regulars to embrace with joy the paths of renewal, communion, and service as they celebrate the anniversary of the solemn profession of their founder, St Cajetan, and his first companions. Read all
Athletica Vaticana to compete in European Cycling Championship
on September 14, 2024 at 8:38 am
Athletica Vaticana, the 'Team of the Pope,' prepares for its imminent participation in the European Cycling Championship in Belgium, less than two weeks before Pope Francis is slated to make an Apostolic Journey to the nation. Read all
Pope thanks Our Lady for Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania
on September 13, 2024 at 6:10 pm
Pope Francis stops at the Basilica of St. Mary Major upon his return to Rome to thank the Blessed Virgin Mary for her protection throughout his 12-day Apostolic Journey. Read all
Pope: War in Gaza is too much! No steps taken for peace
on September 13, 2024 at 5:50 pm
Aboard the flight from Singapore to Rome, Pope Francis spoke to journalists about the civilian tragedy of the war in Gaza and the need for Americans to choose in conscience between Harris and Trump. He condemns abortion and the rejection of migrants, and expresses a positive view of the agreement with China, calling the country a promise and hope for the Church. Read all […]
Cardinal Goh: Pope Francis was ‘ambassador of Christ’s love’ for Singapore
on September 13, 2024 at 11:45 am
Cardinal William Goh expresses his appreciation for the closeness and care that Pope Francis showed the people of Singapore, and invites the universal Church to learn from the experiential faith of Asian Catholics. Read all
Mozambique: Bishop Alberto Vera says election should be something citizens celebrate
on September 13, 2024 at 10:58 am
In the heat of Mozambique’s nationwide presidential and legislative electoral campaigns, the Bishop of Nacala Diocese has urged the country’s politicians and electoral body to ensure that the forthcoming election is inclusive Read all
News from the Orient – September 13, 2024
on September 13, 2024 at 10:06 am
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Singapore’s Church and civil leaders vow to bolster faith dialogue
on September 13, 2024 at 7:59 am
Church and civil leaders in Singapore vowed to strengthen inter-religious dialogue and unity, emphasizing the importance of collaboration for peace in a multi-religious society, during Pope Francis' interreligious meeting on Friday. Read all

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French bishops release files on Abbé Pierre 58 years early amid sex abuse claims
on September 13, 2024 at 9:00 pm
French Catholic priest Abbe Pierre takes part in a demonstration on May 6, 1994. / Credit: JOEL SAGET/AFP via Getty Images CNA Staff, Sep 13, 2024 / 17:00 pm (CNA). The bishops of France have decided to release archive files related to the famous priest Abbé Pierre nearly six decades ahead […]
Pope Francis creates new archdiocese in Wales, appoints its first bishop
on September 13, 2024 at 11:00 am
Archbishop Mark O’Toole was installed as the eighth archbishop of Cardiff in St. David’s Cathedral, Cardiff, Wales, in June 2022. / Credit: © Mazur/cbcew.org.uk CNA Newsroom, Sep 13, 2024 / 07:00 am (CNA). Pope Francis has united two Welsh dioceses to create the new Metropolitan […]
Investigation to open in Ireland after 2,300 abuse allegations in religious-run schools
on September 10, 2024 at 7:35 pm
Blackrock College in Dublin, May 30, 2009. Extensive abuse took place at Blackrock College according to a 2022 radio documentary called “Blackrock Boys.” The Scoping Inquiry was set up in the aftermath of the relrease of the documentary. / Credit: Sarah777, Public domain, via Wikimedia […]
New abuse allegations against Emmaus founder Abbé Pierre prompt organization name change
on September 10, 2024 at 6:50 pm
French Catholic priest Abbé Pierre appears on the TV programm “La Marche du Siecle” in Paris on Dec. 19, 1988. / Credit: GEORGES BENDRIHEM/AFP via Getty Images CNA Staff, Sep 10, 2024 / 14:50 pm (CNA). A foundation that supports a prominent Catholic movement in France is […]
’80s rock frontman Morrissey implores Pope Francis to condemn ‘abomination’ of bullfighting
on September 4, 2024 at 6:46 pm
Morrissey performs live on stage at Wembley Arena on March 14, 2020, in London. / Credit: Jim Dyson/Getty Images CNA Staff, Sep 4, 2024 / 14:46 pm (CNA). Morrissey, the mononymous frontman of the legendary ’80s British rock band the Smiths, has sent Pope Francis a letter imploring the […]
Devastating attack on church in France renews concerns over security in places of worship
on September 4, 2024 at 11:00 am
The historic Church of the Immaculate Conception in Saint-Omer, in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, was ravaged by arson on the night of Sept. 2, 2024. / Credit: Courtesy of Father Sébastien Roussel Budapest, Hungary, Sep 4, 2024 / 07:00 am (CNA). The historic Church of the […]
Irish teacher jailed for third time over transgender pronoun dispute
on September 3, 2024 at 10:46 am
Dublin, Ireland, on April 22, 2016. / Credit: Vincent Isore/IP3/Contributor/Getty CNA Newsroom, Sep 3, 2024 / 06:46 am (CNA). An Irish teacher at the center of a transgender pronoun controversy was jailed for the third time on Monday after defying a court order to stay away from the school that […]
St. Teresa of Ávila’s body remains incorrupt after almost 5 centuries
on August 29, 2024 at 6:09 pm
Opening of the silver tomb of St. Teresa of Ávila; portrait of St. Teresa of Ávila / Credit: Order of Carmel ACI Prensa Staff, Aug 29, 2024 / 14:09 pm (CNA). The Diocese of Ávila in Spain reported Aug. 28 that the body of St. Teresa of Ávila, a doctor of the Church, […]
As EU plans new vaccine passport, Catholic experts call for pandemic response review
on August 29, 2024 at 2:18 pm
null / Credit: Ball Lunla/Shutterstock CNA Newsroom, Aug 29, 2024 / 10:18 am (CNA). Catholic experts are calling for a thorough and transparent review of data privacy and the COVID-19 pandemic response, including the impact of church closures and vaccination policies, ahead of a new European […]
Attack in Germany: Catholic, Jewish leaders weigh in on deadly terror before key elections
on August 27, 2024 at 3:45 pm
A woman kneels at a makeshift memorial of flowers and candles for the victims on Aug. 24, 2024, close to the scene where at least three people were killed and several injured when a man attacked them with a knife on Aug. 23, 2024, in Solingen, western Germany, during a festival to mark the […]