News & Topical Issues

The Pope App gives you the latest news and information on the Pope as produced by the Vatican’s own media services and featured on News.va, the official network hub of Vatican communication.
The app allows you to follow live streaming of papal events, receive notifications of important events, view papal photos, videos, @Pontifex tweets, full texts of homilies and speeches, a calendar of events and links to all the Vatican media. The app also allows you to visit the Vatican live through the various webcams located in St. Peter’s Square and other areas nearby. All media contents are easily shareable and can be saved for later viewing.

CNN Belief covers the faith angles of the world's biggest stories, from breaking news to politics to entertainment. With contributions from CNN’s global newsgathering team, CNN Belief offers insightful analysis and in-depth reporting. It has won multiple awards from the highly regarded Religion News Association.

Inspired by the Gospels and supported by the Irish Bishops and the Church of Ireland, Soul Waves Radio supplies local and community radio stations throughout Ireland with news, stories and features. Each week, three interviews are broadcast, which you can listen to on the Soul Waves website. Topics are of a religious and social nature and generally feature excellent speakers.

ROME REPORTS is an independent international TV News Agency based in Rome covering the activity of the Pope, the life of the Vatican and current social, cultural and religious debates.

Pope Francis was quick to embrace the evangelising power of the Internet and social media. NEWS.VA is your  gateway to the latest news and information on Pope Francis and the Church. On the site you can access the latest news on the Church in the world; follow the Pope’s audiences and travels; read his encyclicals; view videos; share the sermons delivered to the Pope by the Papal preacher.