Vatican News
Hospitalized with Respiratory Infection, Pope Improving, Vatican Says
Pope Francis' condition improved during his first 24 hours in Rome's Gemelli hospital with tests confirming he has a respiratory tract infection and his doctors ordering complete rest, the Vatican said.
Pope Hospitalized with Respiratory Infection; Condition ‘Fair,’ Vatican Says
Pope Francis was diagnosed with a respiratory tract infection and mild fever at Rome's Gemelli hospital Feb. 14 after being admitted following more than a week with bronchitis and obvious difficulty breathing.
Taxes Should Fund Solidarity at Home and Abroad, Cardinal Parolin Says
Individuals and corporations have a moral obligation to pay their fair share of taxes, and wealthy nations have an obligation to use that money to help their poorer citizens and provide aid to developing nations, the Vatican secretary of state said.
Pray, Do Penance, Everything Possible for Peace, Pope Says at Audience
People were born to help communities thrive, not to kill others, Pope Francis said.
Pope Adds Feast Day of St. Teresa of Kolkata to Universal Calendar
Pope Francis has added the feast day of St. Teresa of Kolkata, a "beacon of hope" and an example of loving service to the poorest of the poor, to the General Roman Calendar so that her "Optional Memorial shall be celebrated by all on 5 September every year."
Pope to U.S.: Migration Policies Built on Force, Not Truth, ‘Will End Badly’
Pope Francis has urged U.S. Catholics and people of goodwill to not give in to "narratives" that discriminate against and cause unnecessary suffering to migrants and refugees.
Pope: Vocation of Military and Police is to Defend Life, Peace, Justice
Thanking members of the military and the police for their service, Pope Francis asked them to be on guard against seeing other people as enemies and instead dedicate their lives to defending life, peace and justice.
Higher Mission: Military, Police Recommit to Faith During Jubilee
A group of U.S. pilgrims who crossed the threshold of the Holy Door at the Basilica of St. Mary Major Feb. 6 have traveled the world on the orders of superiors, but no one ordered them to make this trip and that made a huge difference, they said.
Welcoming a Child Opens New World of Joy, Pope Tells Health Workers
Health care professionals who help expectant mothers have a vocation that is an ode to life, Pope Francis said.
Warm Welcome, Hot Tickets: Sisters Help U.S. Visitors See the Pope
Smiles, laughter, prayer and strategizing abound at the Bishops' Office for U.S. Visitors to the Vatican.