Vatican News
Pope discusses economic crisis, protecting unborn with Spanish prime minister
This morning Pope Benedict received the prime minister of Spain at the Vatican. The two leaders discussed the role of... Read more
At closing of Year for Priests, Vatican official comments on challenges clergy face
The undersecretary for the Congregation for the Clergy, Archbishop Celso Morga, told Vatican Radio this week that a fundamental challenge... Read more
Pope invites faithful to take part with prayer in close of Year for Priests
After this morning’s general audience, the Pope invited the faithful to participate in the end of the Year for Priests... Read more
Benedict XVI asks Christians not to leave the Middle East
During today's general audience in St. Peter's Square in Rome, the Holy Father warmly recalled several aspects of his “historic”... Read more
Vatican announces dates for beatifications of eight Europeans, one Lebanese
The Holy See has announced the official dates for the upcoming beatifications of nine candidates for sainthood. Three Spaniards, two... Read more
Cardinal Bertone to represent Pope at Slovenian Eucharistic Congress
The Holy See made public a letter today showing that the Holy Father appointed Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican Secretary of... Read more
Benedict XVI offers ‘heartfelt condolences’ for murder of Bishop Padovese
On Saturday, a telegram was sent on behalf of the Holy Father expressing his sorrow for the death of Bishop... Read more
Church cannot accept criminalization of immigrants, says Archbishop Marchetto
The second-in-command of the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrant and Itinerant Peoples, Archbishop Agostino Marchetto spoke with... Read more
Pontifical council kicks off convention for deaf ministry
In response to Pope Benedict's call to promote the dignity of the deaf and work for their “full social integration,”... Read more
Christ is 'the true and effective priest,' declares Pope at Corpus Christi Mass
Christ “transformed extreme violence and extreme injustice into a supreme deed of love and justice,” said the Holy Father at... Read more
Vatican paper publishes article on Pope's view of Vatican II
The Vatican daily L'Osservatore Roman (LOR) published an article this week on a meeting of the international theological and cultural... Read more
American seminary soccer team falls short of Clericus Cup but savors growth
With their rabid fans looking on, the North American Martyrs came up short in their bid to upset the reigning... Read more
Vatican expert says intolerance greeting Pope's efforts at unity with SSPX
Commenting on the Pope's ongoing efforts to bring the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) into full communion with the... Read more
Holy Father's visit to Cyprus will promote peace, asserts nuncio
The Apostolic Nuncio to Cyprus, Archbishop Antonio Franco, said Pope Benedict XVI is visiting the country as “a missionary following... Read more
Pope to visit Cyprus on Friday
Pope Benedict's 16th international journey will take him to Cyprus on Friday. It is hoped that his visit will bring... Read more
Pope Benedict to declare St. Jean Vianney Patron of all Priests
The Congregation for Clergy has revealed significant details about the upcoming International Meeting of Priests that will be held in... Read more
Pope, with 'heavy heart,' calls on politicians to seek solutions in Gaza
In reference to the recent violence near Gaza, Pope Benedict XVI urged local and international politicians to reach peaceful solutions... Read more
Pope lauds Aquinas' ability to reach people with his teaching
The Holy Father gave the first of what will be a series of catecheses on St. Thomas Aquinas during Wednesday’s... Read more
Celibacy does not deny priests their sexuality or freedom, asserts French seminary rector
In an interview with the French daily, La Croix, Father Luc Crepy, rector of the Seminary of Orleans in France,... Read more
Vatican spokesman condemns loss of life in flotilla clash
In written remarks to journalists yesterday, Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi condemned the recent “unnecessary loss of human life” in an Israeli... Read more
