Vatican News
Pope's previous writings focus on World Cup, reports LOR
L’Osservatore Romano published an article last week titled, “When Ratzinger wrote about soccer,” focusing on the reflection the former cardinal... Read more
Italian cardinal denies corruption in property deals
Stating that he has acted with “maximum transparency,” Archbishop of Naples Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe has said he will cooperate with... Read more
Vatican says Polish reports of archbishop's resignation unfounded
Following claims in the media that the Vatican rehabilitated a Polish archbishop accused of sexual abuse and that his successor... Read more
Priests must not use vocation as social stepping stone, cautions Benedict XVI
During Pope Benedict's homily for the ordination of 14 priests on Sunday for the Diocese of Rome, he emphasized that... Read more
Pope reminds Catholic bishops of Brazil to 'teach the truth boldly'
On Saturday morning, Pope Benedict XVI received prelates from the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil, who have recently completed... Read more
Vatican expert announces possible name of delegate to the Legion
Andrea Tornielli, the Vatican expert from the Italian newspaper Il Giornale, announced in an article on Sunday that Pope Benedict... Read more
Priests are a sign of God's love for all mankind, Pope Benedict declares
After celebrating the Mass of ordination for 14 deacons of the diocese of Rome in St. Peter’s Basilica this morning,... Read more
Holy See says maternal deaths must be combated while respecting rights of children
The Holy See’s Permanent Observer at the United Nations, Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, said this week that countries must combat maternal... Read more
Director General of the Legionaries meets with Pope Benedict
Pope Benedict received Fr. Alvaro Corcuera, the Director General of the Legionaries of Christ, in a private audience this morning,... Read more
Pope rethinks, clarifies and reinforces celibacy, asserts Vatican analyst
Vatican analyst Sandro Magister published an article in which he detailed Pope Benedict’s teaching on priestly celibacy, a concept with... Read more
‘Mutual understanding’ marks meeting between Holy See and Israeli officials
A plenary meeting between officials of the Holy See and the State of Israel on Tuesday was held “in an... Read more
Benedict XVI calls for 'more profound knowledge' of the Eucharist
Yesterday evening, Pope Benedict XVI inaugurated the diocesan congress of Rome in the Basilica of St. John Lateran. The congress,... Read more
Saint's teaching on faith and reason helps 'overcome' modern atheism, teaches Holy Father
During his Wednesday audience, the Holy Father explored the teachings of the renowned scholar, St. Thomas Aquinas, asserting that saint's... Read more
Pope Benedict to ordain 14 priests this weekend
The Vatican Information Service has announced that Pope Benedict will preside over the priestly ordinations of 14 deacons for the... Read more
Holy Father addresses future pontifical representatives, emphasizes dedication and sacrifice
Pope Benedict XVI spoke this morning to 40 members of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, emphasizing "the significance of work in... Read more
Pope Benedict praises generosity and faith of two newly beatified Catholics
During his traditional greeting and remarks before praying the Sunday Angelus with those gathered in St. Peter’s square, the Holy... Read more
Priests are a gift from the Heart of Christ, Pope Benedict says
Thousands of pilgrims and faithful gathered at noon Sunday in St. Peter’s Square to pray the Angelus with the Holy... Read more
Prayer Vigil gathers 15,000 priests from around the world
An estimated 15,000 priests attended a prayer vigil last night in St. Peter's Square. The priests, who hail from 97... Read more
Pope: While Church focused on goods of priesthood, Satan tried to tarnish priests
At the closing Mass of the Year for Priests on Thursday, Pope Benedict reviewed the purpose of the year, saying... Read more
World needs converted priests, not ecclesial engineers, Cardinal Meisner states
The Archbishop of Cologne, Cardinal Joaquim Meisner, addressed priests from around the world gathered at the Basilica of St. Paul... Read more
