Vatican News
Benedict XVI remembers victims of German techno festival tragedy
After Sunday’s Angelus, Pope Benedict remembered the victims of a tragic incident during a celebration in Germany this weekend. Read more
Through the ‘Our Father,’ we are never alone, teaches Pope Benedict
The “Our Father” helps us to confront the difficulties in our lives, said the Holy Father on Sunday. In reciting... Read more
Vatican coin now in circulation
Coins bearing the image of Pope Benedict XVI are now in open circulation within Vatican walls. As of this month, Vatican... Read more
Benedict XVI working on third and final volume of ‘Jesus of Nazareth’
Pope Benedict XVI's vacation time is now being dedicated to writing the third volume in what could safely be called... Read more
Vatican decree details powers of Pope's Legion delegate
The Legionaries of Christ has made public the decree that describes the powers given to Archbishop Velasio De Paolis, Pope... Read more
Papal donations bring hope to needy worldwide
The Pope's $250,000 donation for the reconstruction of a Haitian school is to be delivered today. The large monetary gift... Read more
Benedict XVI among the top ten oldest Popes since 1400
Benedict XVI is now the seventh oldest Pope since reliable records began being collected in the year 1400, according to... Read more
Mexican claims responsibility for cyber attack against Vatican on Google
A Mexican man is claiming responsibility for the cyber attack that made Google direct any search using the word “vaticano”... Read more
Children's book offers Pope's teachings on Jesus and 'first companions'
A new children's book has been published under Pope Benedict XVI's name. It presents a collection of the Holy Father's... Read more
Vatican website may have been 'Google bombing' victim
An apparent glitch in Google's ranking system for web searches led the company to make a change over the weekend so... Read more
Pope preparing speeches on Cardinal Newman for UK trip
While the Holy Father spends July in the serenity of the Apostolic Palace at Castel Gandolfo, he is dedicating time... Read more
Summer is a time refocus ourselves on the Word of God, says Benedict XVI
Before Sunday's Angelus prayer from the intimate courtyard of his summer residence at Castel Gandolfo, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of... Read more
Faithful prepare to celebrate feast of Mary Magdalene
On Thursday, the Church will celebrate the feast of St. Mary Magdelene, one of the most prominent women mentioned in... Read more
Holy Father appoints new South Korean military ordinary
The bishop-elect brings extensive experience to the role. He has been serving as vicar in the Franciscan house of formation... Read more
Purification of Church from 'serious sins' a long process, says Fr. Lombardi
Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi said Saturday that the new norms on sexual abuse are an "important step," but, he... Read more
Nuncio to Iraq named Holy See's UN observer
Archbishop Francis Assisi Chullikatt was appointed as the Holy See's permanent observer to the United Nations on Saturday. He comes... Read more
Fr. Lombardi counters study reporting negative effects of Vatican Radio towers
On Wednesday, Vatican Radio director Fr. Federico Lombardi countered a seemingly incriminating study that reports emission towers from the Holy... Read more
Pope to donate $250,000 to rebuild Haitian school
An annual meeting of the Populorum Progressio Foundation dedicated to allotting funds to projects for vulnerable people across Latin America... Read more
Msgr. Scicluna: New norms important, ongoing action needed
Monsignor Charles Scicluna took part in a press briefing on Thursday for the release of modified Vatican norms on how... Read more
CDF to publish directions for local bishops on handling abuse cases
During a briefing today with journalists for the release of new norms on cases of "the most serious sins" in... Read more
