Vatican News
Pope exhorts Roman Rota to defend marriage against relativism
This morning Pope Benedict XVI received in the Clementine Hall of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace, members of the Tribunal of... Read more
“We are proud to be priests,” Vatican’s new Prefect for Clergy writes
The newly appointed Prefect for the Vatican’s Congregation for Clergy, Cardinal Claudio Hummes, released a letter this week, encouraging the... Read more
The world needs the strong witness and testimony of Christians, Pope declares
Presiding at the celebration of vespers Thursday afternoon in the Basilica of St. Paul’s Outside-the-Walls, Pope Benedict XVI challenged all... Read more
Cardinal Bertone emphasizes the efforts of Pope Pius XII to save Jews during the Holocaust
During the presentation of a new book chronicling the “anonymous heroes” who worked against the Holocaust during World War II,... Read more
Vatican official condemns “self-genocide” of human race
The president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Bishop Elio Sgreccia, denounced this week the different attacks on human life... Read more
Help the faithful rediscover the daily importance of Sacred Scripture, Pope instructs Synod of Bishops
At midday today, the Holy Father received members of the ordinary council of the Synod of Bishops, who are currently... Read more
New era of relations between the Holy See and Vietnam begins
This morning Pope Benedict XVI received Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dang of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The meeting is... Read more
Holy Father thrilled upon receiving New Testament manuscript
Pope Benedict XVI expressed his gratitude and profound satisfaction upon receiving a papyrus containing one of the earliest known transcriptions... Read more
Media must contribute to the formation of children, not the corruption, Pope Benedict affirms
Today, on the Feast of St. Francis de Sales, Patron of Journalists, the Vatican made public Pope Benedict XVI’s message... Read more
Pope reveals outlook on Ecumenical dialogue
For a second week Pope Benedict XVI dedicated his Wednesday General Audience to the theme of Christian Unity. The Holy... Read more
Progress towards Christian unity being made, Cardinal Kasper says
Cardinal Walter Kasper, President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, said at a Vatican press briefing today that... Read more
New book by John Paul II’s personal secretary says retirement was discussed
Pope John Paul II’s former personal secretary will release his new book this week on his experience as the late... Read more
John Paul II's beatification process advancing well
The cause for beatification for Pope John Paul II is advancing well, says the late pontiff’s personal secretary, Cardinal Stanislaw... Read more
Pope concerned over damage to Bucharest cathedral due to construction nearby
Meeting with the new Romanian ambassador to the Holy See, Pope Benedict XVI expressed concern on Saturday about damage being... Read more
Pope greets first ambassador of primarily Orthodox Montenegro
Today in the Vatican, the Holy Father received the Letters of Credence of Antun Sbutega, the first ambassador of Montenegro... Read more
Benedict says all are called to take part in prayer for Christian unity
On Sunday Pope Benedict XVI commented on the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which is taking place Janurary 18-25. ... Read more
Holy Father to address the Church in China
The Press Office of the Holy See has made public a communication which honors the many bishops, priests, and faithful... Read more
Pope calls all Christians to be courageous in preaching the Gospel
This morning in the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI received an ecumenical delegation from Finland, reminding them that Christians must be... Read more
Quality of clergy depends on the seriousness of their formation, Pope reminds
The Holy Father today received the superiors and students of the diocesan seminary of Rome, the "Almo Collegio Capranica," on... Read more
Muslims and Christians must reject violence and work together for peace, Pope tells new Turkish ambassador
Greeting the new ambassador of Turkey to the Holy See in the Vatican this morning, Pope Benedict recalled his recent... Read more
