Vatican News
Catholic Universities attend International Conference on Catholic Social Doctrine
Representatives of more than 150 Catholic universities worldwide will gather in Rome this week for the International Conference on the... Read more
Holy See publishes official schedule of Benedict XVI’s visit to Turkey
The Holy See has published the official schedule for the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Turkey, which will take... Read more
To help eliminate “scandal” of hunger Pope says each person can adjust consumption
Prior to reciting the Angelus on Sunday with pilgrims gathered in St.Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict XVI said that to eliminate... Read more
Pope Benedict calls for a nuke free North Korea
Meeting at the Vatican today with the new ambassador of Japan, Kagefumi Ueno, Pope Benedict XVI called for Japan to... Read more
Pope Benedict receives photos of Turkish destroyed churches from the President of Cyprus
On the eve of Pope Benedict XVI’s highly anticipated trip to Turkey, President Tassos Papadopoulos, head of the divided island... Read more
Vatican set to host premier of ‘Nativity’ film
Just in time for the Christmas season, the Italian film distributor has announced that the Vatican will host the world... Read more
Crisis of secularization is providential challenge of our day, Pope tells German bishops
Meeting with a group of German bishops for their “ad limina” visit today, Pope Benedict XVI said that the “crisis... Read more
Humanity must rediscover source of hope in the Eucharist, return to Eucharistic adoration, Pope says
Meeting with members of the plenary assembly of the Pontifical Committee for International Eucharistic Congresses this morning, Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Holy See disapproves of gay pride march in Jerusalem and pleads respect for believers
The Press Office of the Holy See expressed the Vaticans “intense disapproval” of a “demonstration of homosexual pride,” tomorrow in... Read more
Vatican releases text of Pope Benedict’s address to Swiss Bishops
After originally releasing and retracting an undelivered draft written by Pope John Paul II, the Vatican Information Service released today... Read more
Conform your mind to Christ, Pope tells Swiss Bishops at Mass
Made public today was the homily given by the Pope yesterday during a Mass concelebrated in the Vatican's "Redemptoris mater"... Read more
Pope calls Christians to "immerge themselves" in Christ, like St. Paul
Speaking to the 15,000-plus people gathered for his weekly General Audience, Pope Benedict XVI considered, for the second time, the... Read more
Pope buys 'vaccination' bond to fight disease in developing countries
Pope Benedict XVI today became the holder of the first bond issued by the British government to help fund immunization... Read more
Benedict confronts Swiss bishops on secularization, liturgy, and lay involvement
Meeting with members of the Conference of Swiss Bishops today, Pope Benedict XVI urged a continued battle against the advance... Read more
Holy See’s press office recalls “speech” never delivered by Pope
A “speech” allegedly delivered by Pope Benedict XVI to the Swiss bishops was released and few hours later recalled by... Read more
Vatican opposes Saddam’s death sentence
Vatican officials said Sunday that former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein should not be put to death, even though he has... Read more
Vatican experts say Pope may propose reform of liturgical music in coming weeks
Sources close the Holy See are saying that during his upcoming visit to the St. Cecilia Music Academy Pope Benedict... Read more
Benedict XVI: There is no conflict between true scientific progress and faith
Meeting today with members of the Pontifical Academy of the Sciences, Pope Benedict XVI said that, “Christianity does not posit... Read more
“Jesus revolutionized the meaning of death,” Pope says
Thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday to pray the Angelus with Pope Benedict XVI Sunday. The... Read more
Top Anglican bishop to meet with Pope
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams will meet with Pope Benedict XVI on Nov. 23 to mark the 40th anniversary of... Read more
