A rapid illness has taken the life of the 52-year-old Jesuit Father Bernd Hagenkord, who for more than a decade was responsible for the German-language programmes of Vatican Radio, and who later played a leading role in the launch of the…

Myanmar Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon delivered a homily on Sunday, drawing an analogy between Jesus' miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and Myanmar’s dire situation. By Robin Gomes As Myanmar continues to reel under the…

Pope Francis prays for the victims of flash floods in the city of Zhengzhou, capital of China's Henan Province. He also remembers the Olympic games that started on Friday in Tokyo, blessing all those taking part. Pope Francis…

Pope Francis prays for the victims of flash floods in the city of Zhengzhou, capital of China's Henan Province. He also remembers the Olympic games that started on Friday in Tokyo, blessing all those taking part. Pope Francis…

The 2020 balance sheet of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See, APSA, made public for the first time, shows decreased contributions to the Roman Curia and decreased profits from investments. APSA’s president, Archbishop…

The Prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy explains the Holy See’s consolidated balance sheet: the deficit is €66.3 million, but Peter’s Pence subsidized less than in previous years, increasing contributions made to the Churches most…

The itinerary for Pope Francis' Apostolic Visit to Budapest and Slovakia is released. His journey will take place from the 12-15 September 2021. Vatican News Sunday 12thPope Francis will depart from Rome’s Fiumicino…

Pope Francis conveys his gratitude for the care he received during his recent hospitalization at the Gemelli Hospital in a letter to the Rector of the Sacred Heart Catholic University with which the hospital is affiliated. He highlights…

Pope Francis conveys his gratitude for the care he received during his recent hospitalization at the Gemelli Hospital in a letter to the Rector of the Sacred Heart Catholic University with which the hospital is affiliated. He highlights…

In a telegram sent on Tuesday evening through the Vatican Secretary of State, Pope Francis sends condolences for those who died in the bombing in Baghdad and renews his appeal for reconciliation in Iraq. By Vatican News staff writer…