Vatican News
The Bible is the star of Bethlehem for today, Pope says
As the magi saw God's path by following the light of the star, Christians today find their way by the... Read more
Christmas tells us Jesus is still present on earth, Pope says
The annual celebration of Christmas not only recalls Christ’s birth, it celebrates his continue presence in the world and in... Read more
John Paul II beatification could be possible in 2011
Pope John Paul II could be beatified in 2011, Vatican expert Andrea Tornielli is reporting. Read more
Pope begins new year with renewed appeals for persecuted Christians
Benedict XVI's Christmas and New Year's messages were loaded with calls for peace as violence against Christians marred the year’s... Read more
New Vatican agency to combat money laundering, terror financing
Pope Benedict XVI has created a new oversight agency and approved tough new measures aimed at ensuring that the Vatican’s... Read more
Benedict XVI calls religious leaders to renew commitment to peace
The Pope invited religious leaders from around the world to Assisi, Italy to renew their commitment to peace. Read more
Jesus’ birth declares God is not distant, Pope says on Christmas
God is not distant. He became a man, Pope Benedict declared today to people around the world. Read more
US government interested in Pius XII’s wartime role, WikiLeaks cables show
The controversy over Pius XII’s role in protecting Jews from the Nazis is not merely an academic dispute but involves... Read more
Christmas a time to seek purification, walk toward Christ, says Pope
Jesus' birth invites all people to transform their hearts through his infinite goodness and mercy, Pope Benedict XVI said in... Read more
Doctrine office says Pope’s words on condoms and AIDS were 'manipulated'
More than a month later, Pope Benedict XVI’s remarks about condom use and AIDS, made in his latest book, continue... Read more
Leaked cable notes Church's opposition to 'aggressive' population control
A leaked State Department cable shows that the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See is reading Catholic statements on the... Read more
Papal preacher says new evangelization must return to ways of the apostles
The methods and means that served the apostles to evangelize the pre-Christian world are valuable to Christians today as they... Read more
Pope highlights UK visit, clerical sex abuse in 'state of the Church' address
Pope Benedict XVI gave what's considered the “state of the Church” address on Monday, highlighting his visit to the U.K.,... Read more
Pope looks to St. Joseph's example of faith as Christmas approaches
During Sunday's Angelus prayer, Pope Benedict XVI prayed that all people might know how to read the signs of God's... Read more
Great Britain receives new papal delegate from Pope
Pope Benedict XVI has chosen Italian Archbishop Antonio Mennini as the new apostolic nuncio to Great Britain. Read more
Pope: Nativity scene helps people experience mystery of Jesus’ birth
The Vatican is preparing its traditional Nativity scene and giant Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square. Pope Benedict said the... Read more
Vatican spokesman: Pope's support for religious freedom advances peace
Pope Benedict XVI's World Peace Day message is addressed to all people to say that “fanaticism, fundamentalisms and aggressive secularism... Read more
Pope urges courage and proper formation in proclaiming Christ to secularized society
Pope Benedict XVI encouraged Catholics to be faithful and courageous in witnessing to a secularized society in a letter sent... Read more
Vatican deplores China's 'hostile acts' as signs of fear and weakness
The Vatican issued a sharp rebuke to China for forcing bishops and others loyal to Rome to take part in... Read more
In new message, Pope focuses on religious liberty for Christians
Religious liberty — and the growing struggles of Christians and Church institutions worldwide — has emerged this year as one... Read more
