Vatican News
'High profile' Church officials named by Pope Benedict XVI for Apostolic Visitation to Ireland
The first big phase in the renewal process of the Catholic Church in Ireland begins next fall. On Monday, "high... Read more
Hell easier to bear for those who don't drag others down with them, says Msgr. Scicluna
An hour of Eucharistic Adoration was observed in the Basilica of St. Peter's on Saturday morning in which priests, nuns,... Read more
Pope's prayer intentions for June released
On Monday, the Holy See's Press Office released Pope Benedict XVI's prayer intentions for the month of June. In his... Read more
Matteo Ricci is model for China’s renewed encounter with Christianity, Pope says
The Holy Father remembered the legacy of Jesuit missionary Fr. Matteo Ricci and his "great Chinese friends" on Saturday. The... Read more
Newly beatified Holy Face nun remembered by Pope Benedict
Mother Maria Pierina De Micheli was beatified in Rome on Sunday. Although the Pope was not present at the rite,... Read more
Pope asks for prayers for June Cyprus trip
The Holy Father asked for prayers on behalf of his coming trip to Cyprus during the English greeting after Sunday's... Read more
Sign of the cross is reminder of the Trinity dwelling in us, teaches Benedict XVI
The sign of the cross reminds us of the Trinity which resides in us, of God's name and of our... Read more
Papal trip to Cyprus is 'ideal continuation' of visit to Malta, spokesman explains
Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi has explained the reasons for Pope Benedict XVI's coming visit to the island of Cyprus... Read more
Attention to Christ helps priests to avoid burnout, explains Cardinal Maradiaga
"The dignity of their ministry doesn't exempt priests from difficulty, from temptations and from weaknesses that sometimes shake and put... Read more
Faith helps those who are ill transcend sickness, says Vatican health minister
The president of the Pontifical Council for Health Ministry spoke about the significance of living by faith through experiences of... Read more
Migration laws must respect national sovereignty and individual rights, Pope urges
Pope Benedict XVI told members of the Vatican department for migrants today that those they serve have rights based solely... Read more
Pope calls on politicians in Benin to be just
The Holy Father spoke extensively about the role of fraternity in society on Friday while meeting with the new ambassador... Read more
Pope's life witnesses to an encounter with Christ, says Buttiglione
President of the Italian Christian Democratic Party, Rocco Buttiglione, spoke with CNA following the morning sessions of the Hildebrand Project's... Read more
Pope talks education with Italian bishops, comments on abuse scandal
During an Italian bishops gathering that discussed pastoral guidelines for the upcoming decade and emphasized the theme of education, Pope Benedict... Read more
International conference on von Hildebrand's philosophy of love begins
The Hildebrand Project commenced its 2010 International Conference exploring Dietrich von Hildebrand's philosophy of love at Rome's Pontifical University of... Read more
Pope sends donation to flood victims in Poland
Responding to the devastation wrought by the torrential rains and subsequent flooding in Poland during recent weeks, the Holy Father... Read more
Pope receives Muslim, Orthodox delegations hoping for improved relations
L'Osservatore Romano reported several hopeful encounters the Holy Father had after Wednesday's general audience in St. Peter's Square. Hopes for... Read more
Priestly authority comes only from Jesus, Pope Benedict teaches
In his last catechesis on the priesthood, Pope Benedict dedicated his Wednesday audience address to the authority that priests receive... Read more
Holy Father meets with presidents of Congo, Moldova
On Monday morning, Pope Benedict XVI met with the presidents of Congo and Moldova, discussing with both heads of state... Read more
Catholic Church not identified with any political party, Vatican official states
In his address to Pope Benedict XVI during the 24th full assembly of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, Cardinal... Read more
