Vatican News
Pope recalls the workers rebellion which began the fall of the Iron Curtain
Pope Benedict XVI recalled today the 50th anniversary of the revolt of the Polish city of Poznan, inspiration for the... Read more
Pope: James the Lesser demonstrates a concrete and practical Christianity
In St. Peter’s Square some 40,000 people gathered to hear Pope Benedict’s continuing catechesis on the apostles. Today, the Holy... Read more
Vatican refuses comment on talks with China
The Director of the Holy See Press Office issued a statement today, refusing to comment on reports of ongoing discussions... Read more
Holy Father grants plenary indulgence for World Meeting of Families
A decree was made public today by Cardinal James Francis Stafford, Apostolic Penitentiary, declaring a plenary indulgence for the faithful... Read more
Meeting of African Bishops will focus on reconciliation, justice, and peace
This morning, the "Lineamenta" (or draft guidelines) for the Second Special Assembly for the Synod of Bishops of Africa were... Read more
Pope begins path to a Sainthood declaration for 149 Spanish Martyrs
Today in Rome, Pope Benedict XVI opened the cause of Beatification for 149 Spaniards killed during the Spanish Civil War. Read more
Pope Benedict will make second trip to Germany
Holy See Press Office Director, Joaquin Navarro-Valls, today announced that Benedict XVI will make an apostolic trip to Germany from... Read more
Pope reminds faithful to pray for priests
On Sunday, during his Angelus Address, Pope Benedict took a moment to reflect upon the Feast of St. John the... Read more
Retiring Cardinal “thankful to the Lord”
While American-born Cardinal, Edmund Szoka, will retire as governor of Vatican City this September, he says he is thankful that... Read more
Pope Benedict says new Secretary of State is "a faithful pastor"
The Vatican Information Service has released today a letter that Benedict XVI has written to the faithful of the archdiocese... Read more
Pope: Gospel “does not hinder man’s freedom”
This morning, the Holy Father received prelates from the episcopal conferences of the Baltic States - Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia... Read more
American Foundress to be named Saint by Pope Benedict
In a communiqué published today, the Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff announced that Pope Benedict XVI will... Read more
Pope will not attend religious summit in Russia
Pope Benedict XVI will not attend the international three-day summit of religious leaders that opens in Moscow in early July... Read more
Catholics called to mark World Day of Prayer for Priests
Catholics worldwide are urged to pray for priests today on the World Day of Prayer for Priests. The day was... Read more
Pope announces new Vatican Secretary of State
Pope Benedict XVI announced two major personnel changes in top Vatican positions today. The Holy Father has accepted resignations from... Read more
Pope thanks, encourages aid agencies working in Middle East and Asia
This morning, the Holy Father received 100 participants from the annual Meeting of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches (ROACO),... Read more
Pope Benedict teaches about James, the "son of thunder"
Today in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict XVI discussed the Apostle, James "the Greater," during his weekly general audience. The... Read more
Archbishop tells UN to defend right to life, religious freedom
Yesterday afternoon, Archbishop Giovanni Lajolo, secretary for Relations with States, delivered a statement before the first session of the Human... Read more
Pope affirms rights of refugees and challenges Church to respond
Pope Benedict XVI asked Sunday that the rights of refugees “always be respected” and encouraged church communities “to respond to... Read more
Cardinal Sodano says that he will stop being Secretary State when the pope wants
The Secretary of State, Cardinal Angelo Sodano, confronted speculation by the press about his possible departure and affirmed that he... Read more
