Vatican News

Cardinal Bertone discusses Pope’s “profound” reflection on Christ

Apr 16, 2007

The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, said that in his new book “Jesus of Nazareth,” Pope Benedict XVI... Read more

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Pope holds surprise meeting with Roman Curia

Apr 16, 2007

In what could be a sign of an important upcoming announcement, Pope Benedict XVI convened a surprise meeting on Saturday... Read more

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Pope’s 80th birthday: “A particularly happy day,” says Cardinal Ruini

Apr 13, 2007

In a letter the faithful of Rome regarding the celebration of the Pope’s 80th birthday and the second anniversary of... Read more

Benedict’s new book to follow, “the Pope’s path towards Jesus”

Apr 13, 2007

The Italian publishing house, Rizzoli, has released an extensive press release and synopsis of Pope Benedict’s new book, "Jesus of... Read more

Scholars revise conclusions about ‘Jesus family tomb’

Apr 13, 2007

Several prominent scholars, who were featured in interviews in the controversial documentary Lost Tomb of Jesus, have now revised their... Read more

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World must invest in educational development for aging population, Holy See tells U.N.

Apr 12, 2007

The Vatican made public today, an April 10th speech given by Archbishop Celestino Migliore, Holy See permanent observer to the... Read more

Vatican publishes Benedict XVI’s Schedule for Brazil trip

Apr 12, 2007

The Press Office of the Holy See made public yesterday the official agenda of Pope Benedict XVI’s upcoming trip to... Read more

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Pope to approve beatification for Japanese martyrs

Apr 12, 2007

Pope Benedict XVI may soon approve a decree for the beatification of 188 Japanese martyrs, Cardinal Stephen Fumio Hamao told... Read more

Let us witness to the death and resurrection of the Lord, Benedict says

Apr 11, 2007

More than 50,000 people crowded into St. Peter’s Square this Easter Wednesday to attend today's general audience. The Pope, who... Read more

Pope Benedict to celebrate 80th birthday with a Mass this Sunday

Apr 10, 2007

The Vatican issued a reminder this morning that Pope Benedict XVI will mark the occasion of his 80th birthday with... Read more

We must spread the news of Christ’s resurrection to the world without fear, Pope says

Apr 9, 2007

Today, at midday, Pope Benedict XVI marked Easter Monday with the praying of the Regina Coeli, the Marian prayer which... Read more

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Holy See confirms, Pope sent letter to Iran asking for release of detained British soldiers

Apr 9, 2007

The director of the Holy See’s Press Office, Father Federico Lombardi, confirmed on Saturday that Pope Benedict XVI sent a... Read more

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Bishops’ Easter messaged warns of mass uprising if Mugabe remains in power

Apr 9, 2007

Zimbabwe’s nine Roman Catholic bishops issued a pastoral letter on Easter Sunday that calls on President Robert Mugabe to end... Read more

With Thomas let us proclaim, “My Lord and my God,” Pope Benedict says Easter morning

Apr 8, 2007

Celebrating Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica this morning, Pope Benedict XVI invited all Catholics to imitate the faith... Read more

In the resurrection love is shown to be stronger than death, Pope says at Easter Vigil

Apr 7, 2007

Preaching to a group of pilgrims and prelates, who filled the entirety of St.Peter’s Basilica, Pope Benedict XVI reflected on... Read more

Pope Benedict presides at Good Friday Liturgy

Apr 6, 2007

This afternoon, Pope Benedict XVI led the Church’s traditional Good Friday service at St. Peter’s Basilica.  The service involved the... Read more

Pope Benedict kneels for the ritual washing of the feet

The new Passover remains with us in the Eucharist

Apr 5, 2007

Late this afternoon, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Cathedral of Rome,... Read more

Pope Benedict celebrating the Chrism Mass at St. Peters

Priests must put on Christ’s yoke of love, Pope Benedict says

Apr 5, 2007

Celebrating the Chrism Mass, which commemorates the ordained ministry of the bishops and their priests, Pope Benedict XVI explained the... Read more

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Pope thanks Cardinal Martinez for 14 years of service, appoints new Camerlengo

Apr 4, 2007

Benedict XVI has written a letter to Cardinal Eduardo Martinez Somalo, Camerlengo (Chamberlain) of the Holy Roman Church, whose resignation... Read more

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Pope Benedict’s first book to be on store shelves in two weeks

Apr 4, 2007

The Vatican announced this morning that on Friday, April 13th, Pope Benedict XVI’s first book will be released with a... Read more