Vatican News
Eucharist is Jesus' greatest gift to us, teaches Pope Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI underscored the importance of the Eucharist on Wednesday as a "treasure whose value cannot be measured." Illustrating a... Read more
Human trials for embryonic stem cell treatment a crime, says Bishop Sgreccia
Following Friday's news that a U.S. company has been given the go ahead to experiment with embryonic stem cells on... Read more
US priest appointed as secretary of Vatican council for religious
Redemptorist Fr. Joseph William Tobin was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI as the new secretary of the Congregation for Institutes... Read more
Pope welcomes cluster munitions ban, urges more countries to sign
It was with "great contentment" that Benedict XVI observed the first day of the worldwide ban on cluster munitions, which... Read more
The saint's 'wise heart' rejects dependence on transient things, Pope teaches
The person who trusts in the Lord and does not give in to a fear of adversity or death shares... Read more
Roman and Byzantine Catholics to celebrate feast of the Transfiguration
Both Roman and Eastern rite Catholics will soon celebrate the Church's feast of the Transfiguration on its traditional date for... Read more
Vatican preparing new document on effects of abortion on women
The new president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Archbishop Ignacio Carrasco de Paula, announced that his dicastery is preparing... Read more
Newspaper: Damien of Molokai film from Vatican archives shows reality of the saint
A newly digitized 1950's film on Fr. Damien of Molokai still offers a relevant message for today, remarked L'Osservatore Romano... Read more
Cardinal’s letter to China calls entire Church to holiness and unity, says Fr. Lombardi
Reflecting on Cardinal Ivan Dias' July letter to Chinese Catholic clergy, Vatican Radio director Fr. Federico Lombardi on Saturday said... Read more
Former Swiss Guard reflects on 15 years of service
An interview with former Swiss Guard Joseph Schmidt, was released this week in which he addressed the meaning behind his... Read more
Pope praying for unemployed in August
On Friday, the Vatican released Pope Benedict XVI's prayer intentions for the month of August. In his intentions, the Pontiff... Read more
Benedict XVI reflects on Pope's role in the Church
Nobody could lead the Church without the assistance of God, said Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday. After seeing a film... Read more
Pope Benedict to see film reflecting on his pontificate
A film called "Five Years: Pope Benedict XVI" will be screened at Castel Gandolfo on Thursday evening in the presence... Read more
Vatican prefect encourages Chinese clergy in commitment to unity
Catholic clergy of mainland China were encouraged in their work towards communion with Rome and greater unity in their communities... Read more
Cardinal Newman and Pope Benedict share fight against relativism, writes Vatican expert
Similarities between the teachings of Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal John Henry Newman are detailed in Wednesday's edition of Il... Read more
Holy See and Russia establish full diplomatic ties
Just under two weeks ago Russian officials accepted the credentials of Archbishop Antonio Mennini as the first papal nuncio to... Read more
Lord Patten: Papal visit to UK might surprise critics
The importance of Great Britain's relationship with the Holy See could surprise critics during the papal visit there this fall.... Read more
Benedict XVI underscores religious, human and social richness of grandparents
The apostolic nuncio to Spain, Archbishop Renzo Fratini, recently sent a message on behalf of Pope Benedict XVI to those... Read more
Cardinal Comastri urges families to 'wake up' and love each other
St. Anne's Church, the pontifical parish in the Vatican, celebrated the feast of its patroness and her husband on Monday.... Read more
Apostolic Vatican Library to reopen this fall
After being closed for three years for restructuring and restoration, the Apostolic Vatican Library will reopen on September 20. The... Read more
