Vatican News
Pope calls for solidarity after earthquake in China
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck western China on Wednesday morning, leaving hundreds dead and thousands injured. The Holy Father called... Read more
Voice of the Good Shepherd should be heard in priests, says Pope
Pope Benedict XVI dedicated his weekly catechesis to the priestly duty of teaching the faith at today's General Audience. He told... Read more
Vatican spokesman: Atheist campaign to arrest Pope is publicity stunt
Dismissing an atheist campaign to arrest Pope Benedict XVI as “a stunt to get public attention,” Vatican spokesman Fr. Frederico... Read more
Vatican announces members of Medjugorje commission
Today the Vatican announced the individual members of the commission created by the Holy See to investigate the alleged apparitions... Read more
Head of Italian bishops praises Pope's efforts to cleanse the Church
Pope Benedict XVI is leading a “self-examination” of the Church to rid it of the individuals who are responsible for... Read more
Vatican prefect says religion in schools is the tool for understanding others
Last week at the 15th European Forum for the Teaching of Religion, the prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education,... Read more
Pope reflects on Pius XII's role in history after biographical film
Following his Saturday matinee viewing of a fictional film about Pius XII, the Holy Father commented that such films can... Read more
Pontiff grieves with Polish people over crash victims
After the Regina Coeli prayer on Sunday, the Holy Father repeated his condolences to the "beloved Polish nation" for the... Read more
Thousands visit Shroud of Turin on opening weekend
Saturday morning saw the first visitors enter the Cathedral of Turin, taking advantage of a rare opportunity to view the... Read more
Church's mission is to announce God's merciful love, teaches Pope Benedict
The Holy Father welcomed Divine Mercy Sunday from the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, focusing his address before the Marian... Read more
Middle East synod document to be published during papal visit to Cyprus
The Holy See has released the details of Pope Benedict XVI's Apostolic Journey to Cyprus for June. During Benedict XVI's... Read more
Pope offers condolences, prayers for Polish people after plane crash
The Holy Father expressed his sorrow over the death of Polish President Lech Kaczynski and those accompanying him on a... Read more
Peruvian reporter denounces witch hunt against Catholic Church
Peruvian reporter Martha Meier recently published an article in the newspaper El Comercio denouncing the “witch hunt against the Catholic... Read more
Fr. Lombardi reflects on Church's efforts to assist abuse victims
How can we "stay the course" after Holy Week in regard to sexual abuses? Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi asked... Read more
Pope Benedict, resting after Easter, catches a movie
While resting up at Castel Gandolfo, the Holy Father will be taking the time to catch a film on Friday.... Read more
Vatican rebuffs claim Pope blocked Fr. Maciel investigation
"It's paradoxal - and for informed people ridiculous - to attribute to Cardinal Ratzinger the reponsibility of covering-up or concealing... Read more
Christian Youth association organizing sit-ins to support Pope
Italy's Gioventu Cristiana (Christian Youth) association is organizing a national demonstration in major cities across the country "to say 'enough'... Read more
Sins of priests cannot be applied to entire Church, cardinal says of abuses
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Dean of the College of Cardinals, voiced his support and solidarity with Pope Benedict on Tuesday. The... Read more
Pope Benedict exhorts all Christians to proclaim 'He is Risen!'
“Christ is truly risen!” exclaimed the Holy Father again from St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday. The Pope spoke to pilgrims... Read more
Holy See confirms sexually abusive Norwegian bishop no longer ministering
Fr. Federico Lombardi released a statement from the Holy See’s Press Office confirming the report by a Norwegian television network... Read more
