Vatican News
Holy Father backs U.N. push to protect children
Pope Benedict XVI has sent a telegram to the International Catholic Child Bureau (BICE) to lend his support to a... Read more
John Paul II’s beatification cause could pass final hurdles in 2009
Two requirements necessary to beatify Pope John Paul II could be met this year, a former Vatican spokesman has said. Read more
St. Rabanus reminds us to give time to God, Pope teaches
At today's general audience, Pope Benedict XVI reflected on the life of St. Rabanus Maurus, whom the Holy Father said... Read more
American cardinal retires from Vatican post
The Vatican announced this morning that the Pope has accepted the resignation of 77-year-old Cardinal James Francis Stafford, the former... Read more
After month of Mary, Pope reflects on her bond with the Holy Spirit
Yesterday evening, Pope Benedict XVI addressed the faithful at the Vatican's Grotto of Lourdes, urging them to “meditate upon the... Read more
Holy Father prays for poverty-stricken countries, regions of violence
Pope Benedict XVI will offer his prayers this month for the poor not to be forgotten in the economic crisis... Read more
Pope to close Pauline Year, visit Czech Republic
Pope Benedict's liturgical and travel schedule for the months of June through September was released by the Vatican on Monday.... Read more
Holy Spirit makes the Church more than a humanitarian agency, Pope teaches
After celebrating the Mass of Pentecost in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Benedict XVI addressed a crowd of at least 30,000... Read more
Benedict XVI tells children he never imagined he would become Pope
During a festive meeting with missionary children at the Vatican on Saturday, Pope Benedict XVI said that he never thought... Read more
Create true peace amidst global crisis by addressing injustices, Pope tells diplomats
Pope Benedict XVI received eight ambassadors hailing from countries ranging from Mongolia to Norway on Friday. Assuring the diplomats that... Read more
Benedict XVI points to education to fight relativism
The bishops of Italy met this afternoon with Pope Benedict, who spoke to them about the “urgent task” of education... Read more
Year of Priests to help rediscover beauty and identity of the priest
The Cognregation for the Clergy has issued a letter to the bishops of the world noting that the Year of... Read more
Holy Father says Church offers solution to society's ‘loss of belonging’
Individualism and a loss of a sense of belonging are becoming more and more prominent in modern society, Pope Benedict... Read more
Follow St. Theodore's example to escape poverty and selfishness, Pope advises
In Wednesday's general audience, Pope Benedict XVI continued with his series of teachings on the great writers of the Eastern... Read more
Vatican publishes Compendium to guide Church in China
The Vatican press office has announced that on the second anniversary of the publication of Pope Benedict’s letter to the... Read more
Pope2You.net receives nearly 500,000 visits on first day
On its first day online, the new website enabling young people from around the world to get to know Pope... Read more
Turbulent world requires Vatican diplomats be rooted in Christ
Priests training to serve as diplomats for the Vatican around the world were received by Pope Benedict XVI in an... Read more
Vatican newspaper publishes second story supporting U.S. bishops’ criticism of Obama
For a second day in a row, the Vatican daily L’Osservatore Romano echoed the U.S. bishops’ criticism of Barack Obama’s... Read more
Vatican newspaper finally reports on U.S. bishops’ criticism of Obama, Notre Dame
The Vatican daily newspaper L’Osservatore Romano, which has faced criticism from many pro-life U.S. Catholics for its positive assessment of... Read more
Holy Father to visit Cassino, Italy this Sunday
The schedule for Benedict XVI’s May 24 visit to Cassino and Montecassino, Italy was released today. On his agenda are... Read more
