Vatican Watch: 'War is insane,' says Pope Francis on Russia-Ukraine crisis The Pope, in his general audience Wednesday, prayed that the "threats of war be overcome through serious dialogue." 09/02/2022
Vatican Ex-pope asks for pardon over sex abuse scandal but denies wrongdoing A recent report found that Pope Benedict had failed to handle cases of sexual abuse at the Munich diocese. 08/02/2022
no comment A shouting man denouncing the Church disrupts an audience by Pope Francis at the Vatican A shouting man denouncing the Church disrupts an audience by Pope Francis at the Vatican, before being escorted outside by police 02/02/2022
The Cube COVID vaccine misinformation violates human rights, says Pope Francis Pope Francis has condemned the spread of fake news about coronavirus jabs and the pandemic. 28/01/2022
Vatican Vatican defends Pope Benedict XVI over fighting clergy sexual abuse The Vatican's comments followed the publication of an independent report that faulted Benedict's handling of four cases of abuse when he was archbishop of Munich in Germany. 27/01/2022
Vatican Pope Francis urges parents not to condemn gay children It is the pope's latest gesture of outreach to the LGBT community, which has long been marginalised by the Catholic hierarchy. 26/01/2022
Vatican Ex-Pope Benedict XVI admits attending meeting about abusive priest The retired Pope had denied attending the meeting to the investigators but says his statement had mistakes in it due to editing "oversight". 24/01/2022
Vatican Pope Francis pledges justice for sex abuse victims after Munich report A lawyers' report found that Benedict XVI had mishandled four cases of sexual abuse in the clergy while archbishop of Munich. 21/01/2022
Vatican Pope Francis says COVID-19 vaccination is a 'moral obligation' Francis also lamented that increasing "ideological divides" were discouraging people from getting vaccinated. 10/01/2022
Vatican Pope praises role of women as peacemakers in his New Year’s address In the Roman Catholic calendar January 1, is dedicated to world peace, and Pope Francis has used the occasion to praise the role of women as peacemakers. 01/01/2022
Vatican Pope Francis prays for pandemic end as COVID-19 cases surge Pope Francis asked for dialogues and peace during his "Urbi et Orbi address on Saturday, after an estimated 2,000 people attend midnight mass in St. Peter’s Basilica the night before. 25/12/2021
Green News Pope: Protect the environment as everything 'seems to be collapsing' Pope Francis told young people on Sunday that it is important to stand tall in the face of climate change. 22/11/2021
Vatican Pope Francis encourages policians to be 'courageous' on climate action Pope Francis urged political leaders to show courage, hours after U.N. led-climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland ended. 14/11/2021
Vatican Italian nun appointed by Pope as first ever female Vatican governor The role of secretary-general of the Vatican governorate is usually held by a bishop. 04/11/2021
Vatican COP26: Pope Francis hopes 'cry of the Earth and of the poor' is heard Addressing worshippers in St Peter's Square, the pope urged people to pray that the UN conference "may give effective answers offering concrete hope to future generations". 31/10/2021
no comment Joe Biden meets Pope Francis in Vatican U.S. President Joe Biden opened a five-day European trip Friday with an extended visit with Pope Francis at the Vatican, where the world’s two most prominent Roman Catholics ran overtime in talks expected to cover the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, poverty and more. 29/10/2021
no comment Merkel meets Pope Francis at the Vatican German Chancellor Angela Merkel met Thursday with Pope Francis, during her last visit to the Vatican as leader of her country. 07/10/2021
Vatican Pope urges European bishops to listen to sex abuse victims The supreme pontiff warned that to not acknowledge and learn from victims of rape and molestation could lead to the destruction of the Catholic Church. 18/09/2021
no comment Puppet depicting young refugee girl continues European journey Little Amal, a giant puppet depicting a young Syrian refugee child created by Handspring Puppet Company, arrives in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City. 10/09/2021
Vatican 'Resign? Forget about it': Pope Francis plays down health fears "Now I can eat everything' 02/09/2021
Vatican Pope Francis backs COVID-19 vaccination as an 'act of love' in video “Vaccination is a simple but profound way of promoting the common good and caring for each other, especially the most vulnerable," Pope Francis said in a new video promoting COVID-19 vaccines. 18/08/2021
Vatican Vatican prosecutor seeks prison for priest in abuse trial The case is the first to go to trial alleging sexual abuse within the Vatican's walls. 16/07/2021
Vatican Pope Francis leaves hospital 10 days after colon surgery Pope Francis was seen leaving the hospital on Wednesday, 10 days after undergoing planned surgery to remove half his colon. 14/07/2021
Green News Pope Francis will attend COP26 in November if his health allows The pope is currently recovering from colon surgery at a hospital in Rome, but as a staunch supporter of the Paris Agreement targets, he hopes to attend COP26. 13/07/2021
no comment Pope makes first public appearance since surgery Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance since surgery last week, greeting well-wishers as he stood on a hospital balcony 11/07/2021
Vatican Pope Francis makes first public appearance since undergoing surgery The 84-year-old pontiff addressed a crowd of well-wishers from the balcony of the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome and used the occasion to declare his support for public health services across the world. 11/07/2021
