Vatican News
Benedict XVI promotes week of prayer for Christian unity
After praying the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI welcomed the start of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. ... Read more
Vatican confirms existence of possible miracle attributed to Pius XII
The Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, confirmed over the telephone to... Read more
Pope's synagogue visit marked by mutual respect
The anticipation reached a crescendo as the Holy Father entered the great Synagogue Sunday afternoon in Rome. The occasion was... Read more
Benedict XVI foresees new stage in Catholic-Jewish relations
The Holy Father called attention to his visit to the Synagogue of Rome in his address before the Angelus on... Read more
Pope entrusts victims of Haitian tragedy to Virgin Mary
After praying the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI remembered those affected by the earthquake in Haiti. He prayed that... Read more
Pope calls for protection for migrant and refugee children
The World Day for Migrants and Refugees was recognized by the Pope in the Angelus on Sunday. The Holy Father... Read more
Cardinal Etchegaray returns home to recuperate
Cardinal Roger Etchegaray has been released from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Hospital after having his femur repaired. He was described as... Read more
Benedict XVI named honorary citizen of Freising, Germany
A delegation from the German city of Freising met with Pope Benedict XVI just after noon on Saturday to confer... Read more
North American College rector reflects on 150th anniversary celebration
The Pontifical North American College in Rome marked its 150th anniversary with Masses, a papal audience, talks and toasts. A... Read more
Chief Rabbi of Rome defends Pope's visit to synagogue
Pope Benedict's decision to advance the beatification of Pope Pius XII has caused one prominent Italian rabbi to withdraw from... Read more
Priests must 'lead the charge' in proclaiming the Gospel, says Cardinal Ruini
During a conference this week in Rome, Cardinal Camillo Ruini and secretary general of the Italian Bishops’ Conference, Msgr. Mariano... Read more
Vatican releases Pope's Lent and Easter schedule
It's official. Malta is on the Holy Father's calendar for an apostolic visit in April. The Pope's plans for Easter... Read more
Pope Benedict thanks CDF for bioethics contributions
Speaking with the members of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) on Friday, Pope Benedict expressed gratefulness... Read more
Pope hopes for unity with SSPX, thanks congregation for work with Anglicans
In an address to members Plenary Assembly of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith at noon on Friday... Read more
Vatican spokesman says 'only real comfort' in Haiti is love
As Haiti reels from the destruction left by Tuesday's devastating earthquake, messages of support and prayers are coming in along... Read more
St. Jean Vianney chosen as patron for priests because he lived a life of love
Archbishop Mauro Piacenza, the secretary of the Congregation for Clergy, gave a retreat address Thursday afternoon at the papal summer... Read more
Benedict XVI encourages friendship with Jews as synagogue visit nears
In a telegram sent to the Rabbi of Rome, Riccardo Di Segni, Pope Benedict XVI predicted that his upcoming visit... Read more
Pope Benedict calls for true sexual education
Pope Benedict XVI made an appeal for provisions that would protect human development and families as he met with local... Read more
Catholic Church welcomes legitimate diversity, says Vatican official
The prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy, Cardinal Claudio Hummes, explained that the Church welcomes all expressions of “legitimate... Read more
Pope Benedict focuses on renewal of society at audience
In today's Wednesday audience, Pope Benedict XVI spoke on the mendicant orders of the Middle Ages and explained how they... Read more
