Vatican News
Cardinal Rodé addresses dwindling number of consecrated brothers
Speaking with Vatican Radio on Tuesday, Cardinal Franc Rodé called to attention the need for the Church to place greater... Read more
Cardinal Angelini says Pius XII's example drove him to save WWII Jews
Cardinal Fiorenzo Angelini, the 93-year-old president emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Health Workers, spoke with CNA on January 28... Read more
Pope pays Sunday visit to local museum
On Sunday evening, Pope Benedict XVI slipped out of the Vatican to visit an art exhibit titled "Power and Grace.... Read more
Holy Father praying for scholars and missionary efforts in February
Today the Vatican announced Pope Benedict XVI's intentions for the month of February. They include prayers for scholars in their... Read more
Anglicans are a 'blessing for the entire Church,' states Pope Benedict
Pope Benedict once again commented on the theme of Anglican-Catholic relations, this time as he met with Welsh and English... Read more
Pope tells English bishops to fight relativism with truth
Pope Benedict XVI spoke to members of the English and Welsh Conference of Catholic Bishops on Monday in Rome as... Read more
Pope greets advocates for leprosy victims at Angelus
In a rain-soaked St. Peter's Square, the Holy Father recognized the World Day for Leprosy on Sunday. After the Angelus,... Read more
'Caravan for Peace' descends on St. Peter's Square for Angelus
A group from Italian Catholic Action of Rome all but took over St. Peter's Square for Sunday's Angelus. They had... Read more
Love is the ‘greatest gift,’ Pope Benedict declares at Angelus
Pope Benedict XVI in his address before the Angelus discussed St. Paul's "hymn of love" and the importance of love... Read more
Pontifical council encourages fight against leprosy
The message for the World Day for Leprosy was released today from president of the Pontifical Council for Healthcare Ministry,... Read more
Charity, truth and justice must guide Vatican court, states Pope Benedict
The Holy Father addressed members of the Roman Rota, the second highest Vatican court, this morning for the inauguration of... Read more
Secret Archives from Pius XII's time to be organized by 2015
Documents regarding the activities of the Holy See during the pontificate of Pope Pius XII will be organized in the... Read more
Activities announced for 25th anniversary of Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers
The Pontifical Council for Pastoral Assistance to Health Care Workers announced it will hold a series of events to commemorate... Read more
Papal message for Lent 2010 to be released
On Feb. 4, Pope Benedict XVI will release his official message for Lent. The title of his 2010 message for... Read more
Pope encourages pontifical academies to address cultural problems
Pope Benedict XVI met with members of the Pontifical Academies in the Clementine Hall on Thursday morning, following their 14th... Read more
New book on John Paul II gives details on self-mortification, kidnap plot
A new book released by a Vatican official on Wednesday details lesser known facts about the late John Paul II,... Read more
Gospel must be shared with technology and personal witness, says Archbishop Chaput
The Emmanuel Community hosted a symposium in Rome this week with the theme "Priests and Laity in the Mission," for... Read more
Pope holds up St. Francis as model for Christian-Muslim dialogue
In the General Audience this morning, Pope Benedict XVI gave his catechesis on the life and work of St. Francis... Read more
Pope Benedict remembers Holocaust victims
Pope Benedict concluded his Wednesday General Audience by acknowledging that today is “Holocaust Remembrance Day” and praying that God would... Read more
Pope invites Christians to join in 'new, intense evangelization'
In his homily during the celebration of Vespers at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside-the-Walls on Monday evening, Benedict XVI... Read more
