Vatican News
Vatican says arrest of Chinese bishop creates obstacles to dialogue
As a meeting on the Church in China drew to a close yesterday, news reached participants that Bishop Julius Jia... Read more
Follow John Paul II’s example and stand for truth of Christ, Pope tells youth
During the solemn Mass celebrated for the 4th anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s death, Pope Benedict XVI encouraged young... Read more
Peace for Africa can only be found in the Word of God, Pope recaps
Twenty thousand people gathered on Wednesday morning in St. Peter’s Square to participate in Pope Benedict XVI’s weekly General Audience.... Read more
Pope calls for an ethical G20 solution that remembers the poor
Ahead of the G20 gathering in London tomorrow, Pope Benedict XVI has written to Prime Minister Gordon Brown to insist... Read more
Benedict XVI emphasizes importance of the human response to God’s call
Today the Holy Father’s message for the 46th World Day of Prayer for Vocations was released by the Vatican press... Read more
Benedict XVI praying that the poor and hungry will receive material and spiritual food
Just after completing his trip to Africa, Pope Benedict XVI has made his prayer intentions for April public. The intentions... Read more
Pope initiates Apostolic Visitation of the Legion of Christ
Fr. Alvaro Corcuera, L.C., General Director of the Legionaries of Christ, announced Tuesday that Pope Benedict XVI has requested an... Read more
More African Catholics voice support for Pope
On Sunday African Catholics gathered in Saint Peter’s Square to support Pope Benedict’s comments on AIDS prevention and condom promotion.... Read more
Papal ceremonies for Holy Week published
Today the Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff published the calendar of ceremonies to be presided over by... Read more
Holy Father emphasizes reflecting on the Passion of Christ as Easter approaches
Prior to Sunday’s Angelus, the Holy Father celebrated Mass at the parish of the Holy Face of Jesus, in Rome. ... Read more
Vatican’s China commission meets to examine local Church life
Last Saturday it was announced by the Vatican press office that the commission studying the importance of the Catholic Church... Read more
Pope Benedict praises sacrifices of African missionaries
With thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of... Read more
Pope and president of Cyprus discuss reunification efforts
Pope Benedict XVI received the President of Cyprus at the Vatican Apostolic Palace today, where the two leaders discussed their hopes... Read more
Details of Pope’s Holy Land visit published
Having just completed the papal trip to Africa, preparations are under way for Pope Benedict XVI’s first trip to the... Read more
Congregation for Eastern Churches announces traditional collection for Holy Land
The prefect for the Congregation for Eastern Churches, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, has made public a message to the bishops of... Read more
Benedict XVI announces special year for priests, warns of ‘dilution’ of priestly ministry
Meeting with members of the Congregation for Clergy this morning, the Holy Father announced that the Church will celebrate a... Read more
Cardinal Ruini encourages recovering sense of belonging to the Catholic Church
The Vicar Emeritus of the Pope for the Diocese of Rome, Cardinal Camillo Ruini, encouraged the faithful last week to... Read more
Vatican website prepares Chinese section for launch
As part of its increased efforts to unite the Church in Asia and around the world, the Vatican is dedicating... Read more
Pope Benedict asks Catholics to pray for his first visit to Africa
Before tens of thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Angelus Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI asked all... Read more
Pope’s letter is "an emotional and unprecedented document" for peace in the Church, says Vatican daily
"An emotional and unprecedented document that has come from the heart of Benedict XVI to contribute to peace in the... Read more
