Vatican News
Vatican: Non-nuclear weapon agenda must be based around human dignity
The Holy See's delegate to an international conference on atomic energy has emphasized the value of human life as the... Read more
Two days of celebrations planned for soon-to-be blessed teenager
Chiara "Luce" Badano, who showed great faith during her short life, will be beatified this weekend. Her parents and thousands... Read more
Pope 'could not say no' to Anglican inquiries, recalls Archbishop Koch
The head of the Vatican's department for Christian unity said that with the new Anglican ordinariate, Pope Benedict is merely... Read more
Vatican newspaper: Bank trouble could be resolved quickly
The "misunderstanding" that led to the investigation of the Vatican's bank "could be clarified simply and quickly" by consulting its... Read more
Vatican bank chief on money laundering allegations: 'nothing to hide'
Responding to allegations of money laundering, the president of the Vatican bank told Vatican analyst Andrea Tornielli that "there's nothing... Read more
Benedict XVI urges intense prayer for Catholic-Orthodox talks
The Pope called the faithful to a greater commitment to Christian unity during Wednesday's audience. The "peace and harmony" of... Read more
Christianity still strong and active in UK, says Pope Benedict XVI
The Holy Father used positive language to describe the outcomes of his Apostolic Visit to the U.K. during the general audience. Speaking... Read more
Officials react with surprise to investigation of Vatican bank's chairman
Italian authorities began an investigation on Tuesday of the Vatican Bank's chairman, Ettore Gotti Tedeschi, along with another unnamed executive... Read more
Holy Father to make pastoral visit to Palermo
The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Pope Benedict XVI will make a pastoral visit to Palermo, Italy in early October... Read more
Child protection chair: Benedict XVI made objective clear
In the first ever meeting of its kind, the Holy Father told U.K. child safeguarding workers that they are an important... Read more
UK visit declared a 'spiritual success' by Fr. Lombardi
Behind the crowds who came to see the Pope are "hearts and minds that understand" the Pope's message, said the... Read more
Vatican 'confident' about future canonization of Newman
Speaking to journalists less than an hour after Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman's beatification, Vatican spokesman Fr. Lombardi expressed confidence... Read more
Benedict XVI renews resolve for peace against 'shame and horror' of war
The Holy Father contrasted Cardinal Newman's "auspicious" beatification day with the commemoration of 70 years since the Battle of Britain... Read more
Pope pays tribute to Newman's contributions
In his homily during the beatification Mass, the Holy Father remembered the mark Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman left on... Read more
Cardinal Newman blessed by Benedict XVI with beatification
The Holy Father has declared that John Henry Cardinal Newman will "henceforth be invoked as Blessed." Despite inclement weather, tens... Read more
Feast of St. Matthew, apostle and evangelist, to be celebrated on September 21
Saint Matthew, the first-century tax collector turned apostle who chronicled the life and ministry of Christ in his Gospel, will... Read more
Papal spokesman says Benedict XVI has found positive attitude among UK faithful
At a Saturday afternoon press conference Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi reflected on the progress of the papal visit. He... Read more
Myriads of enthusiastic Catholics join Pope for Cardinal Newman vigil
A diverse and enthusiastic crowd of tens of thousands joined Pope Benedict XVI for his final event in London. Attendees... Read more
Urging youth to hear God’s call, Pope Benedict says Christians cannot continue ‘business as usual’
Saturday evening in London’s Hyde Park Pope Benedict XVI presided at the vigil of prayer for the beatification of Cardinal... Read more
Despite struggles of age, elderly are a ‘blessing for society,’ Pope declares
The Holy Father visited a home for the elderly in London's Vauxhall area on Saturday afternoon. In his remarks, Pope... Read more
