Vatican News
Christian witness 'more credible' in union, writes Pope in letter to Eastern Patriarch
Pope Benedict XVI reached out to Bartholomew I and the Eastern Church Monday in his annual letter to the Patriarch... Read more
Vatican daily reminds Obama that U.S. is increasingly pro-life
L’Osservatore Romano (LOR) published an article last week reminding U.S. President Barack Obama that the number of Americans who oppose... Read more
Benedict XVI and Peruvian president discuss poverty, protection of environment
On Monday morning, the Holy Father met with President of Peru, Alan Garcia Perez at the Vatican. The two heads... Read more
Pope says Christ is 'relevant' to all, addresses fight against AIDS in remarks at Angelus
Pope Benedict XVI welcomed the beginning of a new liturgical year during his traditional addresses before and after the Angelus... Read more
Vatican meets with Presidents of Argentina and Chile to commemorate 25 years of 'peace and friendship' treaty
In an audience with the Presidents of Argentina and Chile yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI praised the work of the two... Read more
Pope on Advent: With Jesus, there is no life without meaning
On Saturday night, Pope Benedict XVI officiated a celebration in St. Peter's Basilica of first vespers before the first Sunday... Read more
Holy See to have pavilion at Venice Biennial
After Pope Benedict XVI’s meeting with 260 artists in the Sistine Chapel last Saturday, the president of the Pontifical Council... Read more
Pope calls for solidarity in action for World Day of Migrants and Refugees
The Holy Father released a message today regarding the 96th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, to be observed on... Read more
Third phase of Catholic/Anglican dialogue to include cooperative investigation of 'divisive' issues
An interview on Vatican Radio Wednesday morning revealed that the third phase of official dialogue between the the Catholic Church... Read more
Nine Cardinals to take part in Novena for feast of Immaculate Conception
From November 29th to December 7th a novena dedicated to the Immaculate Mother will be led by nine cardinals in... Read more
Proclaim Christ and promote reconciliation, Pope Benedict urges Vietnamese Catholics
The Holy Father has sent a message to Vietnamese Catholics who recently opened their Jubilee Year marking the 350th anniversary... Read more
Association in favor of crucifixes in schools to march on St. Peter's square
This Sunday, an Association called "Piccola Chiesa" a Movement for Family Love, is planning a march on St. Peter's square... Read more
International Theological Commission to discuss ‘theological methodology’ at plenary session
The International Theological Commission is scheduled to celebrate the first plenary session of its new five-year term Nov. 30 –... Read more
Pope challenges pilgrims to use Holy Trinity as model in relationships
Continuing the theme of Christian culture in the Middle Ages in his weekly catecheses, Pope Benedict chose Hugh and Richard... Read more
Scientist says to be 'very careful' when interpreting writing on Shroud of Turin
A researcher in the Vatican secret archives claims to have interpreted a death certificate supposedly imprinted on the Shroud of... Read more
Vatican announces celebrations for Cultural Patrimony of the Church, World Day for Migrants
The Vatican announced today that it will be holding two press conferences at the end of the week: one to... Read more
Vatican expert releases book supporting beatification of Pope John Paul II
In his recently released book “Santo Subito” (Immediate Saint), Vatican journalist and author Andrea Tornielli makes a compelling case for... Read more
Vatican official explains that Anglican conversions are fruit of authentic ecumenism
Cardinal Walter Kasper, president of the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity, explained last week that the entrance of Anglicans into... Read more
Holy Father to kick off Advent with celebration of Vespers
On Saturday at 5 p.m., Pope Benedict will preside over the celebration of first Vespers at the Vatican Basilica for... Read more
Christ the King brings peace and defeats the 'dominion of death,’ Pope Benedict says
In his message on the Feast of Christ the King to the tens of thousands of people gathered on St... Read more
