Vatican News
Communion is the key to the mystery of the Church, teaches the Holy Father
As the faithful listened to Pope Benedict’s next installment in his series of teachings on the saints of the early... Read more
Whoever attacks the family undermines the peace of the world, says the Pope
Pope Benedict XVI called upon the international community today to protect the family at all costs because it is “the... Read more
Catholic-Orthodox relations “very positive” says Metropolitan Kirill
A high ranking official in the Russian Orthodox Church described a meeting with Pope Benedict XVI this last Friday as... Read more
One million copies of new encyclical already sold
The Vatican’s publisher Libreria Editrice Vaticana is reporting that over one million copies the new encyclical by Pope Benedict XVI,... Read more
Rare Michelangelo sketch of St. Peter's found
One of Michelangelo's last architectural designs for the dome of St. Peter's Basilica has been discovered in the basilica’s offices,... Read more
Children in consumerist societies "risk losing hope," says Pope Benedict
Speaking on Saturday for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Benedict XVI warned of consumerism's increasing spread among children. Read more
Approach of Christmas is a time for a conversion away from materialism, says Pope
Before reciting the Angelus at noon today, Pope Benedict XVI stressed that John the Baptist’s call to conversion speaks strongly... Read more
Pope gets "mystic white" Popemobile
The automaker Daimler on Wednesday released the latest Popemobile, a custom Mercedes-Benz G500 painted in “Vatican mystic white.” Read more
Pope prepares for Christmas by participating in first Advent meditation
Pope Benedict XVI attended the first Advent sermon today, which was given by Father Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap., preacher of... Read more
CDF to release important document on Evangelization and Catechesis
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF), headed by Cardinal William Joseph Levada, is about to release an... Read more
Vatican appoints Ruthenian bishops in U.S.
Today the Vatican announced the appointment of two Ruthenian bishops in the United States: Bishop William Skurla and Msgr. Gerald... Read more
Pope Benedict receives President Topi of Albania
Just days after the December 4 accord between the Vatican and Albania was reached, the Pope received the President of... Read more
Benedict XVI recalls Benedict XV and praises wisdom of the Church in the East
Among the many audiences the Holy Father granted at the Vatican today, one stood out for its historical significance. In... Read more
World needs common witness of Baptists and Catholics to Christ, says the Pope
Baptists leaders from around the world met with Pope Benedict XVI this morning at the Vatican as the second round... Read more
Plenary Indulgence granted for 150th anniversary of Lourdes
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Lourdes, France. On the occasion of... Read more
Advent—A time to spend with God who knows, loves and will not abandon us, says the Pope
Continuing his teachings on the fathers of the early Church, Pope Benedict spoke about St. Chromatius today. The Holy Father... Read more
New director for Vatican Museums
Today Pope Benedict XVI appointed a new director of the Vatican Museums who is recognized as an expert in the... Read more
Holy See and Albania sign financial agreement
Yesterday, Albania and the Holy See signed an agreement regarding economic and fiscal matters. Read more
Vatican spokesman denies Benedict XVI criticized UN
The Director of the Holy See’s Press Office, Father Federico Lombardi, denied media reports that suggested Pope Benedict XVI was... Read more
Holy See represented at climate change conference
The Indonesian island of Bali is playing host to the 13th session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate... Read more
