Vatican Archives

Humility, open mind needed to crack coronavirus’ secrets, expert says

May 7, 2021

Much is still unknown about the 2019 novel coronavirus and why it can kill so many people and yet also can infect many more without causing any symptoms, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States’ top infectious disease expert, told a Vatican conference.

By Carol Glatz

Pope tells new Swiss Guards they represent a church that welcomes

May 6, 2021

Meeting new recruits to the Swiss Guard, Pope Francis thanked the young men for having chosen to serve the successor of St. Peter and he thanked all the guards for their diligence and service.

By Carol Glatz

Migration an opportunity for a ‘colorful future,’ Pope says

May 6, 2021

Pope Francis says society, both in the wider world and within the Church, is crumbling due to “myopic and aggressive forms of nationalism and radical individualism,” and it’s those who live in the peripheries who’re paying the highest price.

By Inés San Martín

Pope to institute formal ‘ministry of catechist’

May 5, 2021

While millions of laypeople around the world are recognized as catechists in their parish or diocese, Pope Francis is preparing to formally institute the “ministry of catechist.”

By Cindy Wooden

Pope: One act of pure love is greatest miracle Christians can perform

May 5, 2021

Contemplative prayer transforms and purifies the human heart, Pope Francis said.

By Carol Glatz

Heaven doesn’t need saints canonized, people do, cardinal says

May 4, 2021

The Catholic Church’s proclamation of new saints demonstrates that it is possible for men and women to live holy lives and that God is present and at work in the world, said the prefect of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes.

By Cindy Wooden

Markets need regulation; poor need protection from fallout, pope says

May 4, 2021

Financial speculation is unsustainable and dangerous, therefore, markets must be regulated and the poor protected, Pope Francis said.

By Carol Glatz

‘Front-line’ priests should have priority access to vaccine, cardinal says

May 4, 2021

riests who are ministering “on the front lines” in parishes, prisons and hospitals should be considered “at-risk” and receive priority in COVID-19 vaccination programs, said the head of the Vatican Congregation for Clergy.

By Carol Glatz