Vatican News
Abortion not a human right, says Pope Benedict XVI
During his three-day visit to Austria last week, Pope Benedict XVI said he rejects the concept that abortion is a... Read more
Holy Father tells volunteers that when they give of their time, their hearts expand
Yesterday evening in the "Wiener Konzerthaus," the Viennese concert hall inaugurated in 1913 in the presence of the emperor Francis... Read more
Vatican denounces “monstrosity” of hybrid embryos
The president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Bishop Elio Sgreccia denounced as a “monstrosity” the new norms approved this... Read more
Pope Benedict goes to Austria on Mariazell pilgrimage
This morning Pope Benedict XVI began his seventh trip outside of Italy on a good note saying that he “felt... Read more
Pope emphasizes Catholic identity and respect for other traditions
Pope Benedict XVI addressed bishops from the Episcopal Conferences of Laos and Cambodia today as they concluded their visit to... Read more
Pope Benedict meets with Shimon Peres, calls for end to ‘60 years of destruction and mourning in the Holy Land.’
This morning, in the Apostolic Palace of Castelgandolfo, the Holy Father Benedict XVI received the president of Israel, Shimon Peres... Read more
Church’s tax status called into question, Cardinal Bertone responds
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the outspoken Vatican Secretary of State, addressed the political figures who have questioned the tax advantages received... Read more
Pope names Nigerian priest protocol chief for Secretariat of State
Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Nigerian priest Msgr. Fortunatus Nwachukwu as the Chief Protocol Officer for the Secretariat of State. Read more
The goal of man is to become like God, but this is a life-long journey—Pope Benedict XVI
This morning, the Pope traveled by helicopter from his summer residence at Castel Gandolfo to the Vatican, where he landed... Read more
Benedict XVI stresses need to protect Creation again
This past weekend, Pope Benedict spoke out in defense of the environment at the “Saving Creation Day” in Loreto, Italy.... Read more
Diocese of Bamberg celebrates 1000th anniversary, honors Pope with concert
Yesterday evening, Pope Benedict XVI was treated to a concert performed by the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra for celebrations marking the... Read more
Member of Vatican police force dies in apparent suicide attempt
This morning the Vatican woke up to the sad news that a member of its police force, Alessandro Benedetti, aged... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer intentions for September
Pope Benedict XVI's general prayer intention for September is: "That the ecumenical assembly of Sibiu in Romania may contribute to... Read more
Pope Benedict says to react urgently to create a strong bond between man and the land
On Saturday, the Italian Church sponsored its annual “Saving Creation Day” in Loreto, Italy. Pope Benedict helped mark the day... Read more
Pope Benedict to the youth: Do not follow the path of pride, rather, follow the path of humility
Pope Benedict XVI has appealed to young people not to follow the ways of the world but rather follow the... Read more
Pope to visit Naples in October
In addition to his upcoming visits to Loreto and Austria, Pope Benedict XVI will also visit the city of Naples... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI denounces Italian and Greek arsonists who caused wildfires
During today’s general audience, Pope Benedict XVI condemned the "criminal acts" and "irresponsible behavior" of the arsonists, who authorities say... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI--"The supreme human good is found in Christianty"
The purpose of all learning and culture is the discernment of the supreme human good, and this supreme good is... Read more
Pope names new Apostolic Nuncio for Uganda
Pope Benedict XVI has named Archbishop Paul Tschang In-Nam, until now Apostolic Nuncio en Bangladesh, as the new Nuncio to... Read more
Cardinal Bertone: Liturgy should motivate Christians to be better citizens
In a letter to the participants of the 58th Liturgical Week in Italy, which is being held in the city... Read more
