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Christian families teach obedience and freedom, Benedict XVI explains
Speaking to members of the organizing committee of the Sixth World Meeting of Families, Pope Benedict explained that families are... Read more
Bible can only be understood with the Church, Pope tells scholars
On Thursday morning, Pope Benedict addressed representatives of the Pontifical Biblical Commission following their plenary assembly and said that a... Read more
The economic crisis was born from greed, Pope Benedict says
Today at his general audience in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope focused his attention on the monk Ambrose Autpert. Drawing on... Read more
Vatican joins art restoration effort following quake
The Pope's culture commission is joining the effort to help restore the artwork and statues damaged in the earthquakes that... Read more
Benedict XVI’s May schedule released, includes visit to Holy Land
Today the Holy See released a calendar of Pope Benedict’s liturgical celebrations and activities scheduled for the Month of May. ... Read more
Pope honors wisdom of St. Anselm, commemorates 900th anniversary of death
Benedict XVI today sent a message for the 900 year anniversary of the death of St. Anselm, archbishop of Canterbury... Read more
Benedict XVI to entrust WYD cross to the youth
At tomorrow’s weekly general audience, Pope Benedict XVI will recall the 25th anniversary of the handing over of the World... Read more
Pontifical Biblical Commission meets to study new document on Bible and morality
The Pontifical Biblical Commission is holding its annual Plenary Assembly April 20-24 at the Domus Sanctae Marthae at the Vatican... Read more
Pope to declare five new saints next Sunday
This coming Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI will celebrate Mass in St. Peter's Square and give the Church five new saints. Read more
'Galileo and the Vatican' debunks black legend about scientist and the Church
“Galileo and the Vatican” is the title of a new book that gathers together the documents of the commission created... Read more
Holy Father's visit to Italian earthquake victims announced
Pope Benedict will visit the Italian region of Abruzzo on April 28, the region devastated by a series of earthquakes... Read more
God's love unites humanity into a single family, Pope Benedict says
At the Regina Coeli on Sunday, which he recited with pilgrims at Castelgandolfo, Pope Benedict XVI focused on the themes... Read more
Holy See spokesman condemns attack against Bolivian cardinal’s residence
The Director of the Holy See’s Press Office, Father Federico Lombardi, has condemned the attack on the home of the... Read more
Belgian ambassador to Holy See told to condemn Pope's condom remarks
Wednesday, April 15 saw an unusual meeting take place as the Ambassador of Belgium to the Holy See delivered an... Read more
Sparrow tells kids about Pope's daily life in new book
As Pope Benedict celebrates his 82nd birthday today, a new children's book called “Max and Benedict” has been published in Italian and German. The... Read more
Pope Benedict celebrates his 82nd birthday
Pope Benedict XVI, born Joseph Aloysius Ratzinger, is celebrating his 82nd birthday today at the papal retreat in Castel Gandalfo. Read more
Vatican spokesman denies 'veto' of Caroline Kennedy
The Director of the Vatican’s press office, Fr. Federico Lombardi denied press reports on Wednesday that the Vatican has rejected... Read more
Jesus' Resurrection was a 'real historical event,' Pope proclaims
At his first General Audience of this Easter Season, Pope Benedict XVI said before more than 30,000 people that Christians... Read more
Pope to visit northern Italy on November 8 to remember Paul VI
Pope Benedict XVI will travel to the city of Brescia in northern Italy on November 8 to preside at the... Read more
Easter shows that God's plan will be fulfilled, Pope proclaims
Having completed the grueling Easter weekend schedule, Pope Benedict XVI traveled on Sunday afternoon to Castel Gandolfo for a brief... Read more
