Vatican News
New Swiss guards receive encouragement from Pope Benedict
Meeting with new members of the Swiss Guard on Friday, the Holy Father invited them to meditate on the actions... Read more
Russian Orthodox archbishop to promote culture, spirituality at Vatican
A delegation from the Patriarchate of Moscow will be at the Vatican later this month to promote Russian culture and... Read more
Swiss president: Pope cares about abuse victims, wants to address all cases this year
Meeting with the Holy Father, president of Switzerland, Doris Leuthard was seen to be “visibly moved.” Discussion between the two... Read more
Swiss Guard welcomes 30 new members to elite force
The Pontifical Swiss Guard swore in 30 new recruits during a ceremony on an overcast Thursday evening at the Vatican.... Read more
Pope recognizes Rabbi Toaff's birthday, friendship with John Paul II
The Holy Father joined in the celebration of the birthday of the former rabbi of Rome, Elio Toaff, with a... Read more
Pope accepts resignations of two Irish bishops for age reasons
The Holy See has accepted the resignations of the Irish bishops Francis Lagan, auxiliary of Derry, and Joseph Duffy of... Read more
'Financialized' approach to world makes economy unstable, Social Sciences Academy states
Mary Ann Glendon, former U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, presented the highlights of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences'... Read more
Marriage is instrument of salvation for society, declares Benedict XVI
Welcoming future participants in the Congress on the Family, which will take place in Jonkoping, Sweden from May 14-16, the... Read more
Pope Benedict to deliver 'intense' message during Fatima visit
"Fatima is a particularly significant place for this Pope," said Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi on Tuesday, noting that it... Read more
Pope encourages work towards elimination of nuclear weapons
The Holy Father encouraged efforts towards the “complete elimination” of nuclear weapons on Wednesday as reports from the first days... Read more
Priests make God’s saving work present on earth, teaches Pope
“As ministers of Christ, priests bring us into life-giving contact with the mystery of God’s holiness,” the Pope said during... Read more
US Catholic Latino leaders meet with Vatican officials, discuss ‘Hispanic reality’
During the week after Easter, members of the Catholic Association of Latino Leaders (CALL) held a series of meetings at... Read more
Swiss Guards prepare to swear-in 30 new recruits
The Pontifical Swiss Guard plans to swear-in 30 new recruits during a Thursday ceremony which will also commemorate the 147... Read more
Holy Father recalls late cardinal's priestly zeal, ability to grow the Church
Today the Holy Father sent his condolences for the death of Cardinal Luigi Poggi, former apostolic nuncio, and recent archivist... Read more
Middle East synod to help Christians witness in Muslim countries
During meetings at the Holy See from April 23-24, Middle Eastern patriarchs and Vatican prefects drew up a draft of... Read more
Vatican expert points to Mexican cardinal as possible Legion commissioner
The Holy See’s Saturday statement regarding the Legionaries of Christ is “extremely significant,” Vatican expert Sandro Magister says. In his... Read more
Benedict XVI recalls life of cardinal, reflects upon eternal life
The Holy Father remembered the life and legacy of the recently deceased Cardinal Paul Augustin Mayer on Monday morning. During... Read more
Belgian bishops to speak with Pope about sexual abuse
The bishops of Belgium, led by Archbishop of Malines Bruxelles André-Joseph Leonard, are at the Holy See this week for... Read more
Holy Father reflects on love for music, art in new book
The Spanish daily, La Razon, announced the upcoming publication of new book by Pope Benedict XVI titled, “Praising God With... Read more
Legionaries pledge 'faith and obedience' after statement from Apostolic Visitation
Following the apostolic visitors' meeting on Saturday, the Legionaries of Christ expressed gratitude and promised to embrace the provisions of... Read more
