Vatican News
Pope Benedict’s prayer intentions for October published
This morning Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer intentions for the month of October were announced by the Holy See’s Press Office. Read more
Archbishop Burke talks about Dems as the ‘party of death’ and denying Communion
The head of the Church’s “Supreme Court,” Archbishop Raymond Burke, recently granted an interview to the Italian Catholic newspaper Avvenire,... Read more
Pope’s brother reveals unknown details of Benedict XVI's life
In an interview by Andrea Tornielli for the Italian newspaper Il Giornale, Pope Benedict XVI’s brother, Msgr. Georg Ratzinger, revealed... Read more
Use communications technologies to promote good of man, says Archbishop Celli
Recognizing that the world is becoming increasingly influenced by new technologies, Pope Benedict XVI is dedicating his upcoming message for... Read more
Bishops reaffirm commitment to promoting Christ among Uruguayans
The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Uruguay, Bishop Carlos Maria Collazi, told Pope Benedict XVI at their recent ‘ad... Read more
Director of Papal Villas reveals untold stories from Pius XII to Benedict XVI
During his long tenure as director of the Papal Villas, Saverio Petrillo has seen details from the daily lives of... Read more
Angels bring us great help and consolation, Pope Benedict reminds
Pope Benedict XVI will complete his stay at the papal summer residence tomorrow, and as final preparations are being made... Read more
Holy Father recalls summer travels, honors confessor of St. Faustina
Following the praying of the Angelus on Sunday, Benedict XVI reflected on the events of the summer months and expressed... Read more
Benedict XVI recalls humility of John Paul I on the 30th anniversary of his death
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the death of John Paul I, Pope Benedict I dedicated his Sunday... Read more
Achieving Millennium Development Goals is a 'crucial moral obligation' says archbishop
On Thursday, Archbishop Celestino Migliore, Holy See permanent observer to the United Nations in New York, addressed the 63rd session... Read more
Holy Father encourages Uruguayan bishops to proclaim the faith ‘in its entirety’
In his address this morning to the bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Uruguay, Pope Benedict XVI encouraged the prelates... Read more
With the help of God, marriage crises can be overcome, says Pope
Meeting with participants of the Retrouvaille Association, Pope Benedict XVI explained that when a marriage is suffering, the spouses are... Read more
New appointments mark bold papal move for Liturgical reform
Pope Benedict XVI made a low profile but significant move in the direction of liturgical reform by completely renewing the... Read more
Catholic and State schools should have equality, Pope Benedict asserts
On Thursday at Castel Gandolfo, Pope Benedict raised the topic of the role of Catholic schools in contributing to the... Read more
Pope to visit tomb of Padre Pio next year, says Cardinal Bertone
Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, announced during Mass on the Feast of Padre Pio of Pietrelcina that Pope... Read more
Our faith is born of a meeting with Christ in the Church, Pope teaches
Continuing his reflections on St. Paul, Pope Benedict XVI dedicated today's audience to Paul's relationship with the Twelve Apostles. The... Read more
Pope Benedict to open Bible Synod at St. Paul’s basilica
This morning the Vatican announced that Pope Benedict XVI will convene the greatly anticipated Synod on the Bible by celebrating... Read more
Vatican makes museums and catacombs free for European Heritage Day
Along with 48 other countries from across Europe, Vatican City will celebrate the annual European Heritage Days by opening the... Read more
Holy Father reminds new bishops to be inspired by St. Paul during struggles
On Saturday Benedict XVI addressed a group of 100 recently-appointed bishops who are participating in a training seminar on the... Read more
Parable of Workers in the Vineyard is about being called by God, Pope says
After returning from the dedication of the altar at the cathedral in Albano, Italy, Sunday morning, Pope Benedict spoke about... Read more
