Vatican News
Spanish exorcist addresses claims of Satanic influence in Vatican
A renowned exorcist in Rome recently released a book of memoirs in which he declares to know of the existence... Read more
Friday Lenten meditations to begin this week at Vatican
The preacher of the Papal Household, Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, will start a series of Lenten meditations at the Vatican this... Read more
Vatican TV station to broadcast in HD
The Vatican Television Center will begin broadcasting from the Holy See in high definition starting in October 2010. The new... Read more
St. Bonaventure is model of contemplation and action, says Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI taught on the holy life of St. Bonaventure during the Wednesday General Audience at Paul VI Hall.... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI to visit Spain in November 2010
The Holy Father will make a trip to Spain this year, according to announcements from both sides of the Mediterranean... Read more
Cardinal Turkson calls for halt to 'criminal devastation' of Africa's environment
Speaking to the Theology College of Central Italy in Florence on Monday, Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson outlined important points... Read more
Catholic-Muslim talks work to prevent use of religion to justify violence
Catholics and Muslims recently concluded a meeting in Cairo, Egypt, where they discussed ways to prevent the manipulation of religion... Read more
Ugandan bishops begin 'ad limina' visit in Rome
Bishops from Uganda met in audience with Pope Benedict XVI on Monday morning at the Apostolic Palace. A delegation of... Read more
Patriarch Bartholemew receives birthday letter from Pope
Ecumenical Patriarch and Archbishop of Constantinople Bartholemew I received a message from Pope Benedict XVI for his 70th birthday, which... Read more
Swiss Guard completes Lenten spiritual exercises
During last week's lull in public events and audiences at the Vatican due to the annual Lenten retreat, the Swiss... Read more
Holy Father praying for economy and African Catholics in March
Today the Vatican announced Pope Benedict XVI's intentions for the month of March. The Pope is praying for a just... Read more
Lenten spiritual exercises show importance of a ‘listening heart,’ Pope comments
Following the final meditation of a week of Lenten spiritual exercises, Pope Benedict XVI addressed the Roman Curia on Saturday.... Read more
Pope Benedict calls for end to anti-Christian violence in Iraq
After the Angelus on Sunday, the Holy Father exhorted the international community to do “everything possible” to give Iraqis a... Read more
Pope Benedict prays for Chilean earthquake victims
After the Angelus on Sunday, the Holy Father directed his words to the population of Chile and victims of its... Read more
The Transfiguration shows that Jesus alone guides us, Pope Benedict teaches
Before the Angelus on the second Sunday of Lent, the Holy Father spoke about the Transfiguration. He explained that through... Read more
Anti-Christian violence being rekindled, Vatican spokesman warns
Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi reflected on current anti-Christian persecution in his recent appearance on a weekly television show. Religious... Read more
Family unity essential to child formation, says Cardinal Antonelli
Speaking to a group of Catholic business people from Italy in Rome this week, Cardinal Ennio Antonelli, president of the... Read more
Atheists invited to join Vatican Council for outreach initiative
The Pontifical Council for Culture has announced that it is creating a foundation to focus on relations with atheists and... Read more
Pope calls for united front against 'slavery of money'
On Wednesday, the Holy See's Press Office released the full contents of a letter from the Holy Father to the... Read more
Pope Benedict reflects on vocations during Lenten retreat
Thursday marks the fifth day of meditation and prayer for this week's Lenten retreat at the Vatican. Over the past... Read more
