Vatican News
Pontiff prays for unity, peace among Christians and Jews
Upon receiving a delegation from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel and the Holy See Commission for Religious Relations with the... Read more
Pope personally explains decision to extend olive branch to SSPX bishops
A letter from Pope Benedict XVI to the bishops of the world, in which he explains the reasons he chose... Read more
Pope’s visit will be encouraging to all, says Holy Land Custodian
The Custodian of the Holy Land, Father Pierbattista Pizzaballa, told Vatican Radio this week that the upcoming visit to the... Read more
Pope Benedict to clarify lifting Bishop Williamson's excommunication, reports say
News outlets in various languages are reporting that a letter from Pope Benedict XVI to the bishops of the world,... Read more
Pope recalls Catholics' need for Scripture, love for the Church and unity
At today's general audience in St. Peter's Square, the Pope focused his remarks on St. Boniface, "apostle of the Germans."... Read more
Bishops should not fear retirement when the time comes, says Cardinal Arinze
During the final meditation of the spiritual exercises for Pope Benedict XVI and the Roman Curia, Cardinal Francis Arinze underscored... Read more
Benedict XVI thanks Cardinal Arinze for strengthening his priesthood
At the conclusion of the Roman Curia’s spiritual exercises on Saturday, Pope Benedict expressed his thanks to Cardinal Francis Arinze... Read more
New stamp to commemorate papal voyage to Africa
The Philatelic and Numismatic Office of the Vatican City State has announced the issuance of a special stamp commemorating the... Read more
Pope Benedict praises women who work for the Kingdom of God
On Sunday Pope Benedict XVI made an appeal to include moments of prayer and silence during the season of Lent.... Read more
Pope Benedict will not visit Israeli museum which denigrates Pius XII
The Israeli ambassador to the Holy See on Friday said that Pope Benedict XVI will not visit Israel’s Holocaust Museum... Read more
Direct order from Pius XII to protect Jews uncovered by researchers
Father Peter Gumpel, the promoter of Pope Pius XII’s cause of beatification, revealed this week that he has uncovered new... Read more
Vatican to focus on Paul and the Holy Spirit this Lent
In keeping with tradition, the members of the Roman Curia will hear a series of Lenten sermons by Fr. Raniero... Read more
Itinerary for Pope’s visit to Roman Town Hall released
Today the schedule for Pope Benedict’s brief March 9 visit to Rome’s Town Hall was made public by the Vatican. Read more
Expert signals false opposition between 'Darwinism' and the Catholic Church
In an interview with the Vatican daily L’Osservatore Romano, Gennaro Auletta, professor of Philosophy at the Pontifical Gregorian University has... Read more
In a world lacking hope, look to Jesus, Pope tells youth
This morning Pope Benedict XVI made public his message for the 24th World Youth Day, which will be celebrated at... Read more
L’Osservatore Romano recalls Pius XII’s silent work for peace
In an article commemorating the 70th anniversary of the election of Pope Pius XII to the See of Peter, the... Read more
Jesus gives meaning to the life of priests, Cardinal Arinze preaches
“It is Jesus who gives meaning to the life of the priest. Without Him, the priesthood is not understood, it... Read more
Catholic Church reports growth in seminarians and members
This past Saturday the 2009 edition of the “Annuario Pontifico,” or pontifical yearbook, was presented to the Holy Father. The... Read more
Holy Father recalls importance of angels in the life of Christ
Pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday to pray the Angelus prayer at noon with Pope Benedict XVI. In... Read more
Pope blames idolatry of money for economic crisis
Meeting with pastors and clergy of the Diocese of Rome on Thursday, Pope Benedict XVI discussed the economic crisis, the... Read more
