Vatican News
The Holy Spirit brings peace that the world cannot give, Pope says
This morning Pope Benedict XVI celebrated the Mass of Pentecost at St. Peter’s Basilica. In his homily, the Holy Father... Read more
Lateran University to hold congress on 40th anniversary of Humanae Vitae
The Pontifical Lateran University is hosting a congress on the 40th anniversary of the encyclical letter Humanae Vitae May 8-10. Read more
God can miraculously restore Christian unity if we are open, Pope Benedict urges
The Holy Father and His Holiness Karekin II, the leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church, met privately at the Vatican... Read more
Anglicans must clarify their identity, Cardinal Kasper says
Cardinal Walter Kasper has called for the Anglican Church to “clarify its identity,” saying the church must make “certain difficult... Read more
Cardinal Hummes: The priesthood can only be lived radically
In a letter to all of the episcopal conferences of the world to mark the feast of the Sacred Heart... Read more
Clergy should refrain from political life, preach the Gospel instead, says Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict received a large delegation of Melkite Greek Catholics this morning at the Vatican. The Pontiff called on the... Read more
Chinese orchestra plays Pope’s kind of music
The Paul VI Hall was the scene of an unusual performance on Wednesday afternoon—the 75 member Chinese Philharmonic Orchestra accompanied... Read more
Seminar to help journalists strengthen coverage of the Catholic Church
This coming fall the School of Church Communications at Rome’s Pontifical University of the Holy Cross will be offering a... Read more
Open your hearts to the afflicted in Myanmar, Pope implores
During Wednesday’s general audience, Pope Benedict also expressed his grief over the tragedy in Myanmar, also know as Burma, where... Read more
Prayer and the gifts of the Holy Spirit bring Christian unity, Pope says
Pope Benedict greeted His Holiness Catholicos Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, during his weekly general audience... Read more
Pope seeks Christian unity, welcomes head of Armenian Apostolic Church
Continuing his efforts to build Christian unity, Pope Benedict XVI will be welcoming His Holiness Karekin II, the head of... Read more
Swiss Guard swearing-in ceremony highlights corps history
The San Damaso Courtyard of the Apostolic Palace will be filled on Tuesday evening with close to 100 of the... Read more
Authentic praying of the Rosary brings healing, counsels Benedict XVI
On Saturday, the Holy Father presided at the praying of the Rosary in the Roman Basilica of St. Mary Major. ... Read more
Swiss Guard is a ‘school of life’, Pope tells new recruits
The Vatican saw an unusual sight this morning as 33 new Swiss guards, their family members and fellow corps members... Read more
‘Jesus came into the world to bring the sheep back,’ says the Holy Father
Over 100 thousand people filled St. Peter's Square with tremendous enthusiasm to pray with Pope Benedict XVI at noon today.... Read more
Academy of Social Sciences examining globalization to combat negative effects
Beginning today, the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences is meeting to study how to overcome the negative effects of globalization... Read more
Fr. Lombardi ‘happy’ that Pope is not on Time’s 100 Most Influential list
As it does every year, Time magazine has released its list of the world’s 100 most influential people and this... Read more
Pope meets with Iran-based Muslim group, method for dialogue agreed on
Following today's general audience, Benedict XVI received a group of Iranian Muslims who have been meeting biannually for the last... Read more
Holy Father praying for human dignity and missionaries in May
The Vatican released the Pope's prayer intentions for the month of May this morning. For this coming month, Benedict XVI... Read more
Benedict XVI's schedule of events: May – August
The Vatican has released the calendar of liturgical events that will be presided over by Pope Benedict between the months... Read more
