Vatican News

Caritas Internationalis meets with Holy Father

Jun 8, 2007

At noon today the Pope spoke to Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of more than 150 aid organizations, about the Christian... Read more

Pope Benedict--Jesus' Incarnation and Presence in the Eucharist confounds the wisdom of men

Jun 8, 2007

Christ’s incarnation and presence in the Eucharist “puts into crisis the wisdom of men”.  So the Pope spoke this past... Read more

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Pius XII, victim of black legend, says Cardinal Bertone

Jun 7, 2007

During a presentation of a new biography on Pope Pius XII, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, said the... Read more

Vatican to use solar power for electricity

Jun 7, 2007

In an effort to be more environmental, the Vatican has decided that it will begin to use solar energy in... Read more

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Cardinal Sandoval: promoters of abortion are “children of darkness”

Jun 6, 2007

The archbishop of Guadalajara, Cardinal Juan Sandoval Íñiguez, said he would continue to call those who promote the crime of... Read more

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Deranged German man tries to get into Pope's car

Jun 6, 2007

The spokesman for the Pope, Fr. Fredrico Lombardi, dismissed any intention of an attack on the Holy Father by a... Read more

Benedict XVI--Christians are always and everywhere members of one Body

Jun 6, 2007

Continuing his catechesis on the connection between Jesus and the Church, the Holy Father spoke today on St. Cyprian, "the... Read more

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Benedict issues challenge to leaders at the G8 Summit

Jun 6, 2007

Today marks the start of the G8 summit that is being held in Heiligendamm, Germany. At the end of the... Read more

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President of Mexico meets with Pope, renews invitation to visit

Jun 4, 2007

This morning the Pope received Felipe Calderon Hinojosa, the president of Mexico in an audience. He also met with the... Read more

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Cardinal Bertone shows original letter containing third secret of Fatima on TV

Jun 4, 2007

Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, showed the original letter from Sister Lucia containing the third secret of Fatima,... Read more

Cardinal Bertone announces Latin Mass to be universally authorized “soon”

Jun 4, 2007

In an interview published this Sunday by the Italian Catholic daily “Avvenire”, the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone,... Read more

Pope Canonizes first saint from Malta and three others

Jun 3, 2007

On Holy Trinity Sunday, thousands of pilgrims and faithful came to St. Peter's Square for the canonization of four new... Read more

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Vatican official positive about Turkey joining EU

Jun 1, 2007

The Vatican is in favor of Turkey joining the EU, said Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone on Wednesday in... Read more

Church and State must support one another, says Benedict

Benedict receives ambassadors, explains proper role of religion in society

Jun 1, 2007

Five more ambassadors were received by the Holy See today. In receiving the new representatives, Benedict XVI took the opportunity... Read more

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Pope visits Vatican City's administrative headquarters

Jun 1, 2007

Yesterday afternoon Benedict XVI visited the Palace of the Governorate, which houses various offices responsible for the administration and governance... Read more

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Pope Benedict appoints Canadian as coadjutor Archbishop of Vancouver

Jun 1, 2007

This morning the Vatican made public the appointment of Archbishop Michael Miller by Pope Benedict XVI to be the coadjutor... Read more

Relations between UAE and the Holy See affirmed

Holy See announces diplomatic ties with United Arab Emirates

May 31, 2007

The Holy See and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the establishment of diplomatic relations today. The creation of a... Read more

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Humility is the mark of a theologian

May 30, 2007

Speaking about the theologian Tertullian at the general audience today, Benedict XVI offered his insights on the necessity of humility... Read more

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Pope: Christianity Always Enters Into Dialogue with the Culture of Its Time

May 30, 2007

In his general audience today, Benedict XVI resumed his series of catecheses on leading figures of the early Church, turning... Read more

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Benedict XVI sends donation to poor of Ivory Coast

May 29, 2007

Pope Benedict XVI has sent a donation to the Ivory Coast to help the poor with their basic necessities.The Pope’s... Read more