Vatican News
China Philharmonic to play Mozart’s “Requiem” in Vatican visit
In what appears to be an attempt to improve relations between the Holy See and Beijing, the China Philharmonic Orchestra... Read more
Christians and Buddhists can cooperate on the environment, pontifical council says
The Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue sent its annual Message to Buddhists for the Feast of Vesakh. The letter stated... Read more
Survey examines the reading of Sacred Scripture
Today the Catholic Biblical Federation and GFK Eurisko presented their research on the frequency of Bible reading at the Holy... Read more
Two U. S. clergymen appointed to Jewish Commission
On Saturday, April 26, the Holy Father appointed three English speakers, two of whom are Americans, as consultors to the Commission... Read more
Sowing the joy of the Gospel is the mission of the Church, Pope Benedict says
Appearing in the window of his study shortly after a Mass in which he ordained 29 deacons to the priesthood,... Read more
Pope Benedict ordains new priests to spread the “joy of Christ”
Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday presided over a Mass of ordination at St. Peter's Basilica, telling the ordinands to spread... Read more
Music infuses hope into the human soul, says Pope Benedict
This week the Italians took their turn at showing their affection and respect for the Pope by hosting a classical... Read more
Ranks of Pontifical Council for the Laity bolstered by Benedict XVI
The Pontifical Council for the Laity received a raft of appointments from Pope Benedict XVI today. Among the appointments was... Read more
Agricultural reform must not become dehumanized, says Vatican official
World food prices are on the rise and the U.N.’s Food and Agriculture Organization held a meeting in Brazil’s capital... Read more
Deceased cardinal's “zeal and passion” praised by the Pope
The Church continued to witness to the life of Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Trujillo today as it celebrated a funeral Mass... Read more
Vatican spokesman: Pope has helped to close “chapter of shame and sorrow” in U.S.
In statements broadcast by Vatican Radio, the director of the Holy See’s Press Office, Father Federico Lombardi, said that with... Read more
John Henry Cardinal Newman to be beatified
The Vatican has approved the beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman, the English convert and theologian who has had immense... Read more
Cardinal Lopez Trujillo: a man of courageous wisdom who served the truth
The president of the movement Laity for Colombia, Carlos Corsi Otalora, recalled Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Trujillo, who died on April... Read more
Pope to ordain 29 deacons for Rome
The Vatican’s Press Office announced today that Pope Benedict XVI will preside at the ordination of 29 deacons for the... Read more
Urban slum conditions must be addressed, says Archbishop Migliore
Archbishop Celestino Migliore, addressed the U.N.'s Economic and Social Council's Commission on Population and Development about the problems associated with mega-cities... Read more
Funeral of Cardinal Lopez Trujillo to be held Wednesday
Today the Holy Father sent a telegram of condolence for the death of Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Trujillo, president of the... Read more
Cardinal Trujillo, President of Pontifical Council for the Family, passes away
Cardinal Alfonso López Trujillo, President of the Pontifical Council for the Family, died Saturday of complications from diabetes. The cardinal... Read more
Bl. Kateri Tekakwitha’s cause for sainthood going to Vatican
Monsignor Paul Lenz has informed CNA that on Thursday, he will submit the Cause for the Canonization of Blessed Kateri... Read more
Weapons disarmament preceded by disarmament of hearts, says Cardinal Martino
Cardinal Renato Martino, President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, said this past week that, “To work for... Read more
Holy Father to bring message of hope to Church in US, says Vatican official
The vice president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, Archbishop Octavo Ruiz Arenas, said that during his upcoming trip... Read more
