Tag: Vatican

Pope Francis tells priests and seminarians that they will need to look outwardly with tenderness just as God the Father looks at problems afflicting society

He championed reform of the Catholic Church since its 1962-1965 Second Vatican Council, where he was a young adviser

The Vatican is doing everything ‘to assure a normal life for the Church in China,’ which he says is suffering from persecution

The crucified and risen Lord is comfort for those who have lost their jobs or experience serious economic difficulties and lack adequate social protection, pope says in Easter message

Pope says Chrism Mass in a secondary part of St. Peter's Basilica for about 200 people instead of the nearly 10,000 in the past

Pope urges Catholics to remember the ‘sacrificed lambs,’ the innocent victims of wars, dictatorships, everyday violence, abortions

Outspoken retried Hong Kong prelate calls for the reduction of the ‘excessive power’ of Vatican’s Secretariat of State

Deteriorating climate is very often the result of poor choices and destructive activity, pope says

COVID-19 crisis has brought physical, psychological and spiritual suffering, pope says

Last year, the Vatican ordered a freeze on promotions and hirings and a ban on overtime, travel and large events