Vatican News
Pope Benedict asks Catholic press to keep flame of hope lit
Noting the influence of media on perception of reality in an ever developing world, the Holy Father on Thursday called... Read more
Apostolic visitors hopeful for successful visitation in Ireland
The four metropolitan archbishops of Ireland met this week with the apostolic visitors chosen by the Holy Father to carry... Read more
Benedict XVI exhorts Christians to employ Rosary as 'spiritual weapon'
Anticipating Thursday's celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Holy Father called on the faithful to... Read more
Vatican spokesman urges credibility, transparency in response to controversy
In being truthful, transparent and loyal, the Church will be able to renew and purify itself from moral problems, Fr.... Read more
Happy lives still centered on friendship with Jesus, Pope teaches
On Wednesday morning Pope Benedict focused his weekly address on the extraordinary life of a 13th-century German woman and saint,... Read more
Pope chooses Middle East Synod members
The Holy See released the names of those chosen as members, experts and auditors in the Synod for the Middle... Read more
Cardinals say WYD Madrid plans to confront relativism
The strength of World Youth Day 2011 will be its role in addressing the "great unrest" resulting from the confusion... Read more
Vatican health experts 'dismayed' by Nobel prize for IVF co-developer
The International Federation of Catholic Medical Associations has declared its disagreement with Prof. Robert Edwards being awarded the Nobel Prize... Read more
Benedict XVI encourages evangelization in Amazon region
The Pope told bishops from Brazil on Monday that the call to mission is a fundamental element of the vocation... Read more
Our Sunday Visitor president sees challenges and hopes for US Catholic press
The Catholic press in the United States faces the challenges of writing for a Catholic population with a weakening identity... Read more
Italian news director: Catholic press should consider countering mass media spin
The role of the Catholic press today might be one of providing a service of "counter-information," said a prominent figure... Read more
Vatican paper rips Italian prime minister's bad jokes
Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian prime minister and a man with a reputation for being a wise-guy, was admonished by L'Osservatore Romano... Read more
Vatican holds congress to examine Catholic Church and the media
People have come from all over the world to Rome this week to examine the Church's place in the technological... Read more
Pope Benedict's Sicily visit draws another 'miracle' turnout
Contrary to preliminary reports from Sicily on Sunday, the crowds attending papal events in the island's capital city were "never... Read more
Pope calls Sicilian families to courage against Mafia 'road of death'
Speaking from a historical mafia stronghold on Sunday, the Holy Father raised his voice against evil and organized crime. He... Read more
Holy Father prays that Rosary might fortify faithful in theological virtues
At noon on Sunday, Pope Benedict prayed that all people might be strengthened in faith, hope and charity through the... Read more
Benedict XVI: Faith makes the humanly impossible possible
To carry the "explosive force" of the Gospel to the world takes a life based in the faith, said Pope... Read more
Marian feast on October 7 commemorates historic naval victory at Lepanto
On October 7, the Roman Catholic Church will celebrate the yearly feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Known for... Read more
Life 'sings' in every act of authentic love, says Benedict XVI at concert
Reflecting on the content of an orchestral and choral program, Pope Benedict said that one particular piece gave voice to... Read more
Great expectations in Sicily for Sunday's papal visit
More than 100,000 people will reportedly join the Holy Father on Sunday for celebrations in the Sicilian capital of Palermo.... Read more
