Vatican News
Controversial bishop faces expulsion for hiring lawyer with neo-Nazi ties
Leaders of the Society of St. Pius X threatened to expel controversial member Bishop Richard Williamson for hiring a lawyer... Read more
Beyond the controversy, a revealing glimpse into the mind of the Pope
Perhaps it is the legacy of his early years as a professor, but Pope Benedict XVI seems to relish the... Read more
Analysis: What the Pope really said about condoms
Pope Benedict XVI’s comments on condoms in a new book-interview have whipped the media into a frenzy. Read more
Pope outlines dangers of reproductive health care concept
The Pope told a recent gathering that health care cannot “divorce itself from moral rules.” As an example he cited... Read more
Vatican spokesman: Pope not changing Church teaching on condom use
Despite media claims of a revolutionary change, Pope Benedict is not altering Catholic teaching on condom use or justifying the... Read more
Pope tells new cardinals to unite themselves with Christ on the cross
Pope Benedict XVI has asked the newest cardinals not to ask Christ to come down from the cross, but rather... Read more
Pope Benedict prays for Christians persecuted in Iraq, calls for religious freedom
Pope Benedict XVI prayed for Christians suffering from persecution and discrimination throughout the world, especially those in Iraq, during the... Read more
Pope Benedict advocates right sexuality, not condom use, in fight against HIV
Excerpts of Pope Benedict XVI’s new book are already causing a stir. Though some media reports claim he offers a... Read more
Pope tells new cardinals to be ready to sacrifice their lives
Pope Benedict welcomed the newest cardinals Nov. 20 with a call to service and sacrifice, even if it means spilling... Read more
In closed-door meeting, cardinals examine sensitive issues
A day of reflection and prayer for about two-thirds of the world's cardinals began with strong words from the Pope... Read more
Germany trip added to Pope Benedict's 2011 schedule
Pope Benedict XVI will return home to his native Germany for a visit next fall. Read more
Vatican gives chilly response to China’s plan for new bishop ordination
China may be trying to force bishops loyal to Rome to participate in the ordination of a bishop chosen by... Read more
In Rome, Church of England head clergyman meets privately with Pope
The head of the Church of England, Archbishop Rowan Williams of Canterbury met privately in Rome with Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Pope appeals for release of Pakistani Christian mother facing death for blasphemy
Rarely does Pope Benedict XVI make appeals on behalf of individuals. But the Pope broke from custom Nov. 17, when... Read more
Pope praises St. Juliana, visionary devotee of the Eucharist
On Nov. 17, Pope Benedict XVI told general audience attendees how a 13th-century Belgiun nun, St. Juliana of Cornillion, helped... Read more
Vatican TV makes high-definition move with new broadcast van
The Vatican has unveiled a new tool for evangelization in the form of a van equipped with 17 high-definition cameras... Read more
Vatican, Iranian officials agree on religious freedom issues
Officials from Iran and the Vatican, meeting in Tehran, announced agreement on a set of principles concerning freedom of religion... Read more
Pope: Bishops’ conferences should serve bishops not replace them
A national conference of Catholic bishops exists so that pastors of the Church might "share the fatigue of their labors."... Read more
Pope Benedict notes agriculture’s importance on Italy’s Thanksgiving Day
Giving thanks to God for “the fruit of the earth and of human work,” Pope Benedict has called agriculture an... Read more
At Angelus, Pope encourages Haitian and Iraqi disaster victims
Benedict XVI noted several special causes for prayer after he recited the Angelus at noon on Nov. 14. He particularly... Read more
