Citing the high number of cardinals reaching 80 years of age, Vatican experts say the possibility of a consistory taking... Read more
The Holy Father closed the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with Vespers at the Roman Basilica of St. Paul's... Read more
The Holy See's Philatelic and Numismatic Office, otherwise known as the Stamp and Coin Office, announced on Tuesday that it... Read more
Despite its good showing at the box office, Guy Ritchie’s “Sherlock Holmes” has failed to impress the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore... Read more
Nine bishops from England and Wales met with the Holy Father on Monday morning. The “ad limina” visit between the... Read more
The Vatican Press Office has released the details of the latest meeting of African bishops since the closing of their... Read more
The book, “The Travels of Benedict XVI in Italy,” was released on Thursday evening in a reception at the Italian... Read more
Citing the reading in Sunday's liturgy from First Corinthians, Pope Benedict XVI used St. Paul's comparison of the Church to... Read more
Speaking before today’s Angelus, Pope Benedict recalled the life of St. Francis de Sales. "He dedicated himself with great yield... Read more
In his message for the 44th World Day for Social Communications, Pope Benedict calls for priests to "make astute use"... Read more
The Council of Cardinals met in the Vatican from Jan. 20 - 21 to discuss the organizational and economic issues... Read more
In a letter published today by L’Osservatore Romano, Pope Benedict XVI confirmed that Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone will remain Vatican Secretary... Read more
The Vatican announced on Thursday the appointment of Ms. Flaminia Giovanelli, “the first woman to hold the position of under... Read more
Today Pope Benedict celebrated the feast of the martyr St. Agnes by blessing a group of lambs in the Urban... Read more
After meeting with Pope Benedict XVI in a private audience, American Rabbi Jacob Neusner, prolific writer, professor and expert in... Read more
Pope Benedict developed his catechesis at the general audience on Wednesday around the theme of the Week of Prayer for... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI will meet with the Catholic bishops of Ireland in a private audience at the Holy See in... Read more
Since Pope Benedict's visit to the Synagogue of Rome on Sunday, media outlets have produced countless stories on the state... Read more
The Vatican Press Office presented on Tuesday the "Lineamenta" document in preparation for the convocation of the Special Assembly of... Read more
Some details of the case under investigation regarding a possible miracle attributed to Venerable Pope Pius XII have been made... Read more