Vatican News
Opening Pauline Year, Pope calls faithful to listen to and follow St. Paul in today's world
During the homily at the first Vespers of the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, in which the Pauline Year... Read more
Pope Benedict desires to have more bishops from mainland China visit
This morning, Pope Benedict XVI expressed his desire to welcome more bishops from mainland China to the Vatican soon. His... Read more
Pope praises Card. Ruini for missionary spirit, welcomes Card. Vallini as vicar
Pope Benedict XVI brought together around 400 people from the Diocese of Rome on Friday to thank Cardinal Camillo Ruini... Read more
Pope’s ancient ornaments and vestments underscore continuity in the liturgy
The Vatican’s Master of Papal Liturgical Ceremonies, Msgr. Guido Marini explained that the distinct ancient liturgical ornaments and vestments being... Read more
Benedict XVI calls for openness to Church education in Gabon
This morning in the Vatican, the Pope received the Letters of Credence of Firmin Mboutsou, the new ambassador of Gabon... Read more
Pope encourages the Church's efforts to promote marriage in Honduras
Thursday morning saw Pope Benedict receive bishops from Honduras as they completed their “ad limina” visit. The Pontiff exhorted the... Read more
Pope prefers Communion on the tongue, Msgr. Marini says
In interview published in the Wednesday edition of L'Osservatore Romano, Pope Benedict’s new Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations, Monsignor Guido... Read more
Vatican disappointed in Italian media’s handling of Orlandi case
The Vatican has said it regrets the speculation in the Italian media that the deceased Archbishop Paul Marcinkus was involved in the... Read more
St. Maximus teaches us to give courageous witness to Christ, Pope says
Pope Benedict XVI addressed some 14,000 thousand pilgrims today from beneath a white canopy as the sun blazed down on... Read more
Pope Benedict expresses delight in Malayalam translation of "Osservatore Romano"
Today the Holy Father expressed his appreciation for the first Malayalam language version of the "Osservatore Romano." In a message,... Read more
Pope appoints presidents for bishops’ synod on the Bible
Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Cardinal William Joseph Levada, Cardinal Oswald Gracias and Cardinal Odilo Pedro Scherer, as presidents of... Read more
First Mass of Pauline Year to be ecumenical; Pope to give palliums to 43 archbishops
The Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff announced that on June 29, the Solemnity of the Holy Apostles... Read more
Holy Father thanks Cardinal Ruini for his loyal service
As Cardinal Camillo Ruini celebrated the 25th anniversary of his consecration as bishop at a Mass on Saturday, he received... Read more
'Look upon the world with the eyes of faith in order to live in hope'
During a Mass Saturday at the Basilica of St. John Lateran celebrating his 25th year as bishop and marking the... Read more
Archbishop Fouad Twal becomes new Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem
On Saturday, June 21, Pope Benedict accepted the resignation of His Beatitude Michel Sabbah upon having reached the age limit... Read more
Holy See announces Pauline Year will begin next Saturday
In anticipation of the beginning of the Pauline Year next Saturday, the Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff... Read more
Trust in God overcomes fear, Pope Benedict says
Pilgrims gathered under a blazing sun in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday to pray the Angelus prayer at noon with... Read more
Catholic Radio receives boost from Pope Benedict
Over 100 representatives of Catholic radio from around the world were greeted by Pope Benedict at the Vatican on Friday.... Read more
Holocaust survivors announce symposium on Pius XII’s work to save Jews during WWII
The L’Osservatore Romano reported this week that during the Wednesday General Audience, a group of Holocaust survivors who are part... Read more
Eucharist shows us violence never has the last word, Pope tells Pakistani bishops
This morning at the Vatican, the Holy Father recalled the importance of devotion to the Eucharist as he received prelates... Read more
