Vatican News
Christmas is an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of our existence, recalls Pope
At his weekly General Audience in the Paul VI Hall, Pope Benedict contemplated the fulfillment of the ancient prophecies in... Read more
Religious leaders must live out their beliefs through teaching and good example, conclude Catholic and Muslim leaders
Catholics and Muslims meeting at the Vatican this week discussed the responsibilities of religious leaders during times of crisis, agreeing... Read more
‘New’ human rights at risk of becoming source of ‘self-serving ideologies,’ cautions archbishop
Today an address by Archbishop Silvano Tomasi was published in which he discusses the risks involved while searching for ‘new’... Read more
Holy Father chooses themes for future World Youth Days
To help prepare Catholics for the 2011 World Youth Day celebrations in Madrid, Spain, Pope Benedict has announced that its... Read more
Catholic and Muslim leaders discuss responsibilities during times of crisis
Yesterday Catholic and Muslim leaders met in Rome to discuss the theme: "The Responsibility of Religious Leaders, Especially in Times... Read more
Distinction between Church and State is a sign of progress and freedom, explains Pope
In his visit on Saturday morning to the Italian Embassy to the Holy See, Pope Benedict XVI noted that not... Read more
Christ brings new hope and splendor, Pope tells donors of Vatican Christmas tree
During an audience Sunday with pilgrims from Austria who brought the Christmas tree that will adorn St. Peter’s Square, Pope... Read more
Holy Father sends condolences to U.S. upon hearing of cardinal’s death
One day after the death of Cardinal Avery Dulles, Benedict XVI sent a telegram to Cardinal Edward Egan, the Archbishop... Read more
Pope Benedict: Christmas comes to remind us ‘love draws near!’
The Holy Father delivered his Angelus address today on the theme of today’s entrance antiphon at Mass: “Rejoice in the... Read more
Vatican spokesman: Church defends true marriage between man and woman
During a press conference on Thursday to present Pope Benedict XVI’s Message for the World Day of Peace 2009, the... Read more
Pope Benedict offers ethical evaluation of biomedical advances
Today Pope Benedict XVI, through the work of several Vatican congregations, weighed-in on the ethical nature of various fertility treatments,... Read more
In a just society we should not be afraid to be faithful Catholics, remarks Benedict XVI
Upon receiving the bishops of the Taiwanese Episcopal Conference this morning as part of their ‘ad limina’ visit, Pope Benedict... Read more
Pope Benedict discusses importance of witness to the faith
College students from around Rome gathered to hear Pope Benedict speak about St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans on Thursday... Read more
‘God is the foundation for human rights,’ instructs Holy Father
Following a concert on Wednesday at the Vatican, the Holy Father addressed the crowd about human rights. These rights, he... Read more
Fight material and spiritual poverty to build peace, Pope Benedict says
On Thursday morning at the Holy See’s press office, Cardinal Renato Martino presented Pope Benedict XVI’s message for the 42nd... Read more
Vatican Christmas tree to be lit this weekend
Officials have announced that on Saturday the Vatican’s Christmas tree will be lit in St. Peter’s Square. The tree, donated... Read more
The sacraments change our bodies and souls, Pope Benedict explains
The Paul VI Hall held around 5,000 faithful this morning, who listened to Pope Benedict unfold St. Paul’s teaching on... Read more
Benedict XVI to visit tomb of Padre Pio in May
On the feast of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, officials announced that Pope Benedict XVI will visit three Italian... Read more
Benedict XVI calls on Mary to assist Christians in becoming the ‘soul of the world’
Yesterday, on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the Holy Father traveled to Rome’s Piazza di Spagna to pray at... Read more
True, authentic dialogue must avoid relativism, says Holy Father
The Pope today reminded both the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue and the Pontifical Council for Culture that in order... Read more
