Vatican News
Pope Benedict to canonize six next Sunday
This coming Sunday Pope Benedict XVI will raise six Catholics, all consecrated religious, to the ranks of sainthood. Read more
Dialogue needed in Middle East to prevent Muslim-Christian clash, says patriarch
Without dialogue a "new clash" of the Muslim East and Christian West could result, said one Eastern Catholic patriarch during... Read more
God makes himself present in 'a thousand ways,' Pope tells pilgrims
God has “a thousand ways” to touch souls and to teach them how to "really live," Pope Benedict XVI told... Read more
Benedict XVI appoints new custodian of the Holy Shroud of Turin
Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Archbishop Cesare Nosiglia of Vicenza as the new Archbishop of Turin. The appointment makes Archbishop... Read more
Synod finds Christians in the Holy Land need friendship, solidarity
The survival of the Christian minority and the need for greater missionary zeal in the region were among the key... Read more
Middle Eastern Christian immigrants must be challenged to forgive, says Cardinal Mahony
Catholic immigrants from Middle Eastern countries often come to the West harboring prejudices against Jews and Muslims, Cardinal Roger Mahony... Read more
Pope creates new office to fight 'eclipse of God' in the West
The new Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization was unveiled at a press conference at the Vatican Oct. 12. Read more
Pope: False gods of terrorism and drugs must be unmasked
Addressing the first gathering of the Synod of Bishops for the Middle East this morning at the Vatican, Pope Benedict... Read more
Synod discusses human rights, religious freedom in opening session
Education and Christian witness will promote respect for human rights, religious freedom and just recognition of citizenship for all people,... Read more
Croatian president discusses country's Christian identity with Benedict XVI
When Pope Benedict received Croatian president Ivo Josipovic in an audience this past Saturday, conversation turned to the tenuous position of Croats... Read more
Pope encourages Eastern Catholics to maintain traditions
On Saturday, Pope Benedict XVI received participants in a congress marking the 20th anniversary of the current Code of Canons... Read more
Benedict XVI opens Synod for the Middle East
Highlighting the special consideration of the Middle East in the eyes of God, Pope Benedict XVI inaugurated the activities of... Read more
Pope entrusts Synod for Middle East to Mary's intercession
The Holy Father entrusted the Synod for the Middle East to Mary's intercession so that the region grows in communion... Read more
St. Callistus, known for merciful leadership, to be remembered October 14
Pope Callistus I will be celebrated in churches throughout the world as a saint and martyr on October 14. The... Read more
Middle East synod looks to improve communion between Eastern Catholics
Previewing the upcoming synod for the Church in the Middle East at a press conference today, Archbishop Nikola Eterovic announced... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI to visit Venice in 2011
It was with "great joy and emotion" that the Patriarch of Venice, Cardinal Angelo Scola, revealed plans for a papal... Read more
President Sarkozy and Pope discuss Middle East peace
Peace efforts in the Middle East, the current economy and the desire to maintain permanent dialogue between France and the... Read more
Church acts for good of all people in Chile, says Pope Benedict
Remembering the historical cooperation of the Catholic Church with the Chilean government on Thursday, the Holy Father hoped for collaboration... Read more
African archbishop selected by Pope to lead charity operations
Pope Benedict XVI has appointed 65-year-old Archbishop Robert Sarah as the new president of the Pontifical Council "Cor Unum." He... Read more
Benedict XVI chooses insider as new prefect of Congregation for the Clergy
The 66-year-old secretary of the Vatican's Congregation for the Clergy was appointed today as its new prefect. Archbishop Mauro Piacenza... Read more
