Vatican News
Pope Innocent XI’s remains make way for John Paul II
The final resting place of Pope John Paul II has now been prepared. Read more
World Youth Day catechism suggests endorsement of 'contraceptive methods'
A new Vatican-sponsored catechism intended for youth suggests that Christian couples “can and should” use “contraceptive methods” when deciding on... Read more
Christ’s resurrection conquered 'wall' of spiritual death, Pope explains
The resurrection of Lazarus showed Christ’s victory over physical death, but Jesus' crucifixion defeated the “spiritual death” of sin, said Pope Benedict... Read more
Pope St. Martin's exile and martyrdom commemorated April 13
Catholics will celebrate the memory of Pope St. Martin I on April 13. The saint suffered exile and humiliation for... Read more
Paris dialogue with non-believers raises need for youth outreach
After the first official dialogue session with non-believers in Paris, Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi and the Pontifical Council for Culture plan... Read more
Vatican seeks greater interaction with bloggers in first-ever meeting
The Vatican is inviting Internet bloggers to Rome next month for an unprecedented meeting to foster “informal exchange and contact.” Read more
Vatican: JP II beatification process marked by professionalism, accuracy
A powerful sense of the late Pope John Paul II's holiness – and not popular pressure – has driven his... Read more
Top Vatican official appeals for solidarity with African boat refugees
As thousands of refugees flee the unrest in North Africa for the more peaceful shores of Europe, the Vatican is urging Europeans... Read more
Vatican to broadcast ceremonies for Holy Week, JP II beatification
This year’s roster of traditional Holy Week television coverage from the Vatican will include the beatification events for Pope John Paul... Read more
Pope calls violence in Libya, Ivory Coast a defeat for humanity
Pope Benedict XVI described ongoing conflicts in the African countries of Libya and Ivory Coast as a “defeat” for humanity,... Read more
Pope marvels at St. Therese's 'science' of love
Though just 24 at the time of her death, St. Therese of Lisieux left a lasting imprint on earth through... Read more
Islamic ties to 1981 attack on John Paul II rejected
New charges from Poland’s former communist ruler that Islamic extremists plotted the 1981 assassination attempt against Pope John Paul II... Read more
Priest recalls John Paul II's death
A member of John Paul II's office of Liturgical Celebrations recently reflected on the late Pontiff's death. Read more
Vatican plans 'spiritual journey' for John Paul II beatification
Perhaps the grandest beatification ceremony ever celebrated – the May 1 beatification of Pope John Paul II – will be... Read more
Oct. 27 set as date of Assisi gathering for world peace
Pope Benedict XVI will call people of goodwill to join him in working for peace during a "day of reflection,... Read more
Pope approves new ‘blesseds’ from Spanish Civil War, French Revolution
Twenty-two martyrs of the Spanish Civil War and a priest beheaded during the French Revolution will be declared “blessed” by... Read more
Report: Pope removes Congo bishop for serious mismanagement
A French Catholic media outlet is reporting that the Vatican stripped a bishop in Congo of his diocese because of... Read more
Christ gives strength to conquer evil through baptism, says Pope
Pope Benedict said during Sunday's Angelus that Christ heals men and women from spiritual blindness and gives them strength to... Read more
Dominican missionary St. Vincent Ferrer celebrated April 5
Roman Catholics will celebrate the missionary efforts of St. Vincent Ferrer on April 5. The Dominican preacher brought thousands of... Read more
Vatican fully adopts new anti-money laundering measures
New laws to prevent possible money laundering and terrorism financing from being channeled through the Vatican went into force on... Read more
