Vatican News
Marking week of prayer, Benedict XVI cites four 'pillars' for Christian unity
Improving the unity of Christians today requires the same elements that united the first apostles in Jerusalem, Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Profile: The American 'CEO' of the Vatican’s Congregation for Religious
Archbishop Joseph Tobin, the American who serves as secretary of the Vatican's Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies... Read more
John Paul II remembered as great defender of life and family
A member of the Pontifical Academy for Life's board of directors recently explained that Pope John Paul II will be... Read more
Rabbi and Pope discuss Jewish-Christian cooperation in Israel
Pope Benedict met with prominent Israeli Rabbi Shlomo Riskin on Jan. 12, who updated the pontiff on the efforts of... Read more
Neocatechumenal Way receives Vatican approval for its teachings, instructions from Pope
On a day already meant to be celebratory for the Neocatechumenal Way, the Holy See gave the movement more reason... Read more
Pope, rabbi express pleasure over coming beatification of John Paul II
In their own words, two old friends of John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI and Rabbi Elio Toaff of Rome,... Read more
Pope prays for the 'one human family' desired by Christ
Marking the 97th World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of the "migration experience" of... Read more
Layman who made being an Italian Catholic politician acceptable to be beatified
Catholic economist and sociologist Giuseppe Toniolo's influence a century ago opened the door for important changes in Italian society. Because... Read more
Pope appoints new bishops for Pennsylvania and Indiana dioceses
On Jan. 14, Pope Benedict XVI appointed two U.S. priests to receive consecration as bishops for the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown... Read more
John Paul II's beatification approved for May 1, Divine Mercy Sunday
The much-anticipated beatification of Pope John Paul II will take place on May 1, the Sunday after Easter, the Vatican... Read more
Vatican official: Church’s justice teachings need new 'vocabulary' for some US audiences
When he travels to the United States next month, Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson is aware that he may have... Read more
Purgatory inflames hearts with God's love, Pope says
Pope Benedict continued his recent theme of reflecting on women saints during his weekly audience, highlighting St. Catherine of Genoa... Read more
Vatican analyst reports approval of beatification for Pope John Paul II
Vatican officials have concluded that a miraculous healing credited to the intercession of Pope John Paul II is authentic. Read more
Vatican responds to Egypt recalling its ambassador over Pope's remarks
The Holy See has no desire to escalate conflict or strain diplomatic relations, Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi said Jan.... Read more
In address to diplomats, Pope condemns limits on religious freedom
Pope Benedict XVI has once more urged Muslim religious leaders and repressive governments to do more to protect the rights... Read more
Pope Benedict encourages faithful to resdiscover joy of baptism
The gift of faith is the “most beautiful reason to live,” said Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday, the Feast of... Read more
St. Hilary of Poitiers, pioneering early theologian, celebrated Jan. 13
On January 13, Catholics will celebrate St. Hilary of Poitiers, a fourth-century philosopher whose studies made him a champion of... Read more
Vatican not collaborating with Discovery Channel’s exorcism series, says spokesman
The Vatican's Press Office director Fr. Federico Lombardi has denied claims that there is any official collaboration between the Holy... Read more
Pontifical North American College celebrating 150 years, and biggest class in a generation
After 150 years in Rome, some things at the Pontifical North American College are being changed but traditions and the... Read more
Legionaries to begin series of 'community reflections' in February
The Legion of Christ is not yet back on its feet, but signs are coming from Rome that a slow... Read more
