Vatican News
St. Peter’s Square welcomes traditional Christmas Tree
The giant fir that will stand in St. Peter’s Square and serve as the Vatican’s official Christmas Tree arrived at... Read more
German president visits Vatican on double anniversary
The president of Germany paid a visit to the Vatican marking the sixtieth anniversary of the founding of the German... Read more
Benedict XVI cautions against dangers of Marxist liberation theology
In a meeting with a group of Brazilian bishops on Saturday, the Holy Father warned of the dangers of Marxist... Read more
Pope Benedict invites Copenhagen representatives to rediscover the ‘moral dimension of human life'
Following the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, the Holy Father commented on the United Nations Conference on Climate Change... Read more
Word of God produces abundant fruits, Pope Benedict says at Angelus
From the window of the Vatican Palace, Pope Benedict XVI delivered his pre-Angelus address to the pilgrims and faithful gathered... Read more
Apostolic Visitors of Legionaries of Christ gather for first evaluation
The five bishops taking part in the Apostolic Visitation of the Legionaries of Christ are meeting at the Vatican for... Read more
Holy See endorses study analyzing priests' use of internet
An international research project is attempting to discover how priests perceive and use the internet. The project, titled PICTURE, hopes... Read more
Holy Father rejoices with Archbishop of Albania in spiritual renewal
Benedict XVI hosted His Beatitude Anastas, Archbishop of Albania at the Vatican this morning as rain poured down on St.... Read more
Advent meditation series in Papal chapel contemplates origins of priesthood
The Vatican newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano, reported today that the Apostolic Preacher, Capuchin Friar Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, will be starting the... Read more
African priest and theologian new member of the Roman Curia
Fr. Barthelemy Adoukonou of the Diocese of Abomey, Benin was appointed Thursday morning by Pope Benedict XVI as the Secretary... Read more
Analyst says 'homosexuals will go to hell' likely a misquote of Vatican cardinal
Italian Vatican analyst Andrea Tornielli said this week that the statement, “Homosexuals and transsexuals will never enter the Kingdom of... Read more
Pope Benedict asks sick to offer up suffering for priests
Benedict XVI has announced that the World Day of the Sick will be celebrated this liturgical year on February 11,... Read more
Bishops' synod discusses concerns for American laity including migration, violence and drugs
On Monday, the Vatican published a communique concerning a synod of bishops in Rome which expressed the need for American... Read more
Cardinal Van Thuan Observatory condemns RU-486
The Cardinal Van Thuan Observatory recently issued a statement condemning RU-486, known as the abortion pill or mifepristone, as an “expression of... Read more
American expert speaks on significance of Papal vision of beauty
On November 22, Pope Benedict XVI attracted the eyes of the world to the Sistine Chapel where he welcomed a... Read more
Benedict XVI recalls life of William of Saint-Thierry and his teachings on love
In today's general audience, Pope Benedict XVI delved into the life and teachings of William of St. Thierry, a Cistercian... Read more
Holy Father highlights JPII document on the Sacrament of Penance
At the end of his general audience, Pope Benedict XVI reminded those present that today is the 25th anniversary of... Read more
U.S. Ambassador pledges continued cooperation between USA and Vatican in global AIDS battle
Dr. Miguel H. Diaz, U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican, calls the cooperation of the United States and the Church in... Read more
Benedict XVI reminds theologians to be humble in their search for truth
During a Mass with members of the International Theological Commission, the Pope reflected on the virtues of both St. Damien... Read more
Pope's December prayer intentions emphasize respect for children
Tuesday, the Holy See press office released the Holy Father's prayer intentions for the month of December. Read more
