Vatican News
Defense of life and religious freedom in final declaration of Catholic-Muslim Forum
At the conclusion of the Catholic-Muslim Forum which took place at the Vatican, the participants issued a joint statement underscoring,... Read more
Pope emphasizes necessity of human dignity for Catholic-Muslim dialogue
The inaugural Catholic-Muslim Forum reached its culmination today with Pope Benedict XVI emphasizing that “only by starting with the recognition... Read more
Pope’s ability to explain Word of God brilliant, says Cardinal Ruini
During the November 5th presentation of the book, “Homilies: The Liturgical Year Narrated by Joseph Ratzinger, Pope,” at the Valdina... Read more
Our environmental condition is connected to consumption and lifestyle, says archbishop
Last week Archbishop Celestino Migliore, permanent observer of the Holy See to the U.N., addressed the second committee of the... Read more
Without the Resurrection, ‘Christian life would be simply absurd,’ says Holy Father
In the presence of thousands at St. Peter's Square, Pope Benedict XVI continued his weekly teachings on St. Paul, speaking... Read more
Exhibit on Pius XII shows historical truth and demolishes black legend
The president of the Pontifical Committee for Historical Science, Archbishop Walter Brandmuller, presented on Monday the exhibit “Pius XII: The... Read more
Historic Catholic-Muslim dialogue gets underway at the Vatican
Catholic-Muslim dialogue took a step forward today as representatives from the two different religions met at the Vatican. The two-day... Read more
U.S. Vatican official: vote pro-life and pray to Our Lady of Guadalupe
In an interview with Inside the Vatican Magazine’s correspondent Andrew Rabel, Archbishop Raymond Burke, former Archbishop of St Louis (MO) and Prefect... Read more
Death is not the end of life, Pope Benedict says at Mass for cardinals
This morning the Holy Father presided over the November Mass offered for the souls of the cardinals and bishops who... Read more
Christian hope always 'hope for others,' Pope says
Presiding over the recitation of the Sunday Angelus, Pope Benedict XVI commemorated all the faithful departed, explained the meaning of... Read more
Pope encourages Church movements to cultivate fruits of the Holy Spirit
The movements and new communities within the Church are like “eruptions of the Holy Spirit in the Church and in... Read more
Holy Father denounces pride, teaches way to true wisdom
Yesterday evening the Holy Father met with professors and students from the Roman pontifical universities to kick off the academic... Read more
Pope says no to chaos, points to God as author of universe
On Friday, the first of a four day meeting held by the Pontifical Academy of Sciences on the topic of... Read more
Pope meets with president of Lebanon, discusses country’s struggles
This morning Pope Benedict XVI met with the President of Lebanon, His Excellency General Michel Sleiman and his entourage. The... Read more
Pope’s November prayer intentions released
Today the Vatican’s press office released Pope Benedict’s prayer intentions for the month of November. The Holy Father is praying... Read more
John Paul II’s Christian humanism ‘rescues’ Vatican II document, Weigel says
Gaudium et Spes, the Pastoral Constitution of the Second Vatican Council, rightly recognized that the question of man’s identity is... Read more
Vatican issues new document on using psychology to improve formation of seminarians
The Congregation for Catholic Education has issued a new document whose purpose is to ensure that adequate discernment and formation... Read more
The Cross teaches Christians to renounce pride and choose love, Benedict XVI says
In the presence of thousands of people at St. Peter's Square, Pope Benedict XVI continued his weekly teachings on St.... Read more
John XXIII’s openness to the Holy Spirit made Vatican II possible, Pope observes
Yesterday afternoon Pope Benedict XVI spoke at a Mass in honor of the 50th anniversary of Blessed Pope John XXIII’s... Read more
Vatican II is still relevant for the Church and society, says Benedict XVI
Calling Vatican II “an extraordinary ecclesial event,” Pope Benedict XVI has written to members of an international congress on the... Read more
