Vatican News
Cardinal Bertone to visit Catholic Church in Belarus
The Vatican’s Press Office announced today that Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone will visit Belarus from June 18 – 22. Read more
Pope to convene congress on hope for Diocese of Rome
The Diocese of Rome will be gathering for three days this coming week to focus on prayer, action and suffering... Read more
His humility is the measure of his greatness, Pope says of St. Gregory the Great
Pope Benedict held his weekly General Audience this Wednesday in St. Peter's Square. As he pondered what makes St. Gregory... Read more
Vatican reaffirms Church teaching on ordination to the priesthood
The secretary for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Archbishop Angelo Amato, said this week only men can... Read more
Fight against hunger must become globalized, Pope asserts
On Tuesday morning in Rome, 50 leaders from around the world gathered at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the... Read more
Vatican speaks about papal audiences during food summit
This afternoon the Holy See’s Press Office clarified Pope Benedict’s decision to not grant an audience to the various heads... Read more
Pope Benedict avoids meeting with Iran’s President Ahmadinejad
Pope Benedict XVI has reportedly canceled meetings with seven world leaders to avoid encountering Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Read more
Human development must place man at the center, Pope says
On Saturday Pope Benedict XVI received members of the Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice organization, telling them that “harmonious” human development... Read more
Holy Father announces the ‘Exposition of the Shroud’ in 2010
Today the Pope welcomed 7,000 faithful from the archdiocese of Turin, Italy. After extolling their efforts to grow deeper in... Read more
Mary’s vision of history is the most true and profound, Benedict XVI says
As May’s last day came to a close on Saturday, Cardinal Angelo Comastri and Pope Benedict held a celebration to... Read more
Pope prays for disaster victims during reflection on Sacred Heart of Jesus
Pope Benedict XVI today issued a new appeal for aid for the humanitarian and environmental disasters that struck Myanmar and... Read more
Full papal itinerary for World Youth Day released
The Holy See’s Press Office has released the full itinerary for Pope Benedict XVI’s trip to World Youth Day, which... Read more
Church in Myanmar shows signs of hope despite difficulties, Pope says
Bishops from the afflicted country of Myanmar visited with Pope Benedict at the Vatican today, as they concluded their “ad... Read more
Special Mass to be celebrated for St. Paul’s conversion
The Year of St. Paul is fast approaching and in preparation for the celebrations of the Apostle to the Gentiles, permission... Read more
Benedict XVI's prayer intentions for June
The Vatican's press office released the Holy Father's prayer intentions today for the month of June. Read more
Pope thanks Russian Orthodox Patriarch for their growing friendship
During his visit to Russia, Cardinal Walter Kasper, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity met with Holiness... Read more
Vatican decrees excommunication for participation in 'ordination' of women
The Vatican declared today that any women who attempt “ordination” or any bishops who attempt to “ordain” women are automatically... Read more
True human education places God at the center, Pope encourages Italians
The Vatican’s Synod Hall was filled today by the bishops of Italy as they listened to the Pope’s address on... Read more
Exhibition on Matilda of Canossa opens at Vatican museums
The exhibit, “Matilda of Canossa, the Papacy and the Empire” which will open at Vatican museums on August 31, was... Read more
Holy See and Israel report progress in discussions on Church tax status
On Wednesday the Holy See’s Bilateral Working Commission for negotiations with Israel met at the Vatican to continue discussions on... Read more
