Vatican News
Pope sends telegram of support to beleaguered Iraqis
Upon hearing about the recent spate of bombings against Christians in Iraq, Pope Benedict XVI has sent a telegram to... Read more
Benedict XVI: Schools must address “educational emergency” by supporting the family
At the beginning of every New Year, the Pope meets with government officials from Rome and its surrounding area to... Read more
Princeton professor named to Pontifical Academy of Sciences
Ignacio Rodriguez-Iturbe, professor of environmental engineering at Princeton University, has been appointed by Pope Benedict as an ordinary member of... Read more
St. Augustine honored by Pope Benedict as “a man of passion and faith”
“One of the most important exponents of Christianity" in his time, is how Pope Benedict XVI described St. Augustine today... Read more
Beatification of Cardinal Newman "imminent" Vatican says
Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, Prefect of the Vatican's Congregation for the Cause of the Saints, has announced that the beatification... Read more
Benedict XVI delivers “state of the world” address to diplomatic corps
Yesterday at the Vatican, Benedict XVI addressed the 176 States of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See. The... Read more
Pope encourages humanity to place hope in God
In the celebration of the Mass for the Epiphany, Pope Benedict declared that "today we celebrate Christ, Light of the... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI attracts 3 million in 2007
Recently released figures reveal that pilgrims continue to come to Rome in significant numbers under Pope Benedict XVI’s pontificate. Read more
225 delegates to elect new Jesuit general superior
Today the 35th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus will begin in Rome. During the meeting, 225 Jesuit delegates... Read more
All mankind must be guided by Word of God, Pope emphasizes
During the recitation of the Angelus at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday’s Feast of the Epiphany, Pope Benedict XVI emphasized... Read more
Worldwide Eucharistic adoration campaign for priests and sex abuse victims started
The Congregation for the Clergy has launched a worldwide Eucharistic adoration campaign for the holiness of priests and for vocations... Read more
Pope visits homeless shelter in Rome founded my Mother Teresa
On January 4 Pope Benedict XVI visited a homeless shelter in Rome founded “20 years ago by Blessed Teresa of... Read more
Human life under attack warns Benedict XVI
Continual attacks against human life that are being launched around the world must be addressed by today’s intercultural and inter-religious... Read more
Tony Blair received into Catholic Church, Vatican welcomes him with respect
After years of rumors and speculation about his religious beliefs, former British prime minister Tony Blair was officially received into... Read more
Pope Benedict emphasizes importance of evangelization
Today the Holy Father addressed the faithful in his final Sunday Angelus before Christmas asking that their hearts be opened... Read more
Benedict XVI blesses Mexican nativity scene on display in Paul VI Hall
During the Wednesday General Audience this week, Pope Benedict XVI blessed a Mexican nativity scene on display in the Paul... Read more
Pope Pius XII’s beatification investigation delayed
Pope Benedict XVI has delayed the beatification process for Pope Pius XII to provide more time to study documents from... Read more
Benedict XVI recalls the hope and joy of Brazil visit
In his annual Christmas greeting, Pope Benedict spoke of his trip to Brazil in 2007 as he met with cardinals,... Read more
Pope Benedict says encounter with Jesus is the answer to world’s challenges
Every year the Pope holds a “Christmas party” of sorts with the various offices that help him run the Catholic... Read more
Holy Father meets with Italian Catholic Action
Young people from Italian Catholic Action (ACI) were received by Pope Benedict for a traditional exchange of Christmas good wishes. ... Read more
