Vatican News
Christians are Called to Spread ‘Fragrance of Christ,’ Pope Says
Cleansed from original sin by baptism, Christians are called to spread the "good fragrance of Christ" throughout the world by their kind actions and joyful attitudes, Pope Francis said.
Death Penalty Fuels ‘Poison’ of Revenge in Society, Pope Says
Capital punishment promotes a deadly attitude of revenge and denies the possibility of change in the lives of incarcerated people, Pope Francis said.
Eucharist Satisfies Hunger for Hope, Truth, Salvation, Pope Says
When receiving the Eucharist, Catholics should respond with gratitude and awe that Jesus offers himself as nourishment and salvation, Pope Francis said.
Pope Praises Prayerful Solidarity with Persecuted Christians
Christians are called to be close to their brothers and sisters in the faith, especially to those who are wounded by "injustice, abuse, hatred," Pope Francis said.
On Assumption, Pope Entrusts War-Torn Countries to Mary’s Care
Mary is not a "motionless wax statue," but a disciple who wants to share the good news of Jesus with everyone and reaches out to help and comfort them, Pope Francis said.
Life’s ‘Final Exam’ Will Be on Care for Poor, Pope Says
God will not judge people by how many university degrees they earned, but by how well they cared for the poor, Pope Francis told a group of priests and religious women.
Vatican Secretary of State Asks Iranian President for Restraint
As the world braced for Iran to retaliate for the assassination of a Hamas leader who was staying in the Iranian capital, the Vatican secretary of state pleaded with Iran's new president not to escalate the Middle East conflict.
Prejudices Obstruct True Faith, Pope Says
Prejudices and preconceptions can block people from finding faith, Pope Francis said, even to the point of making them unable to recognize God standing before them.
Pope Thanks Knights of Columbus, Asks Them to Keep Praying for Peace
Praising the 2.1 million members of the Knights of Columbus for their faith, charity and defense of life, Pope Francis asked them to continue to pray and work for peace.
Pope’s World Peace Day Message to Focus on Hope, Forgiveness
The annual celebration of the World Day of Peace during the Holy Year 2025 will be inspired by "the concepts of hope and forgiveness" -- including the forgiveness of foreign debt -- "which are at the heart of the Jubilee," the Vatican said.