Vatican News
Pope to Consecrated: you are like sentinels that glimpse and announce the new life that is already present in history
On the occasion of the World day of Consecrated life, Pope Benedict refered to consecrated persons as "an announcement of... Read more
Kingdom of God not founded on dominion, oppression, but mercy, tenderness and justice
During today’s general audience held at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI told a crowd of 8,000 that contrary to earthly... Read more
Pope’s February prayer intentions call for end to human trafficking, increased social involvement for lay Catholics
The Vatican today announced Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer and mission intentions for the month of February. They include justice for,... Read more
Indifference to poor, self-centered isolation stand in marked contrast to ‘gaze of Christ’, says Pope
Today, the Vatican released the text of Pope Benedict XVI’s message for lent 2006. In it, he focuses his attention... Read more
Pope names new Vice President for Pontifical Academy of Life
Pope Benedict XVI has named Msgr. Jean Laffitte as vice president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, replacing outgoing Msgr.... Read more
On Saturday, Pope Benedict XVI met with law officials from the Tribunal of the Roman Rota--the Holy See’s governing body of law
On Saturday, Pope Benedict XVI met with law officials from the Tribunal of the Roman Rota--the Holy See’s governing body... Read more
Pope Benedict calls Saints, witnesses of charity, announces he’ll preside at Day of Consecrated Life
Before Sunday’s weekly Angelus prayer, Pope Benedict XVI--gathered with a large group at St. Peter’s Square--called the Saints the most... Read more
Pope, Church leaders call for greater attention to oft forgotten disease of Leprosy
On Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI called for greater care and attention to a disease thought by many to be nearly... Read more
Pope prays for victims of Polish roof-collapse
Following his weekly Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI expressed his prayers and condolences for a number of Poles... Read more
Pope meets with Spanish opposition leader
Pope Benedict XVI met quietly last Friday with Mariano Rajoy, the leader of the opposition Popular Party of Spain, to... Read more
Jewish leader, senior Vatican officials discuss joint talks with Muslims
A representative of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) met with four senior Vatican officials yesterday to discuss ways to strengthen... Read more
Pope to Congolese Bishops: Have hope despite unrest, strengthen Christian communities
As Pope Benedict XVI welcomed Bishops from the Democratic Republic of Congo today, he told them that despite widespread violence... Read more
Proper role, dignity of work, defense of the weak, are prerequisites for true democracy, says Pope
As the Christian Associations of Italian Workers began its 60th anniversary celebrations, Pope Benedict XVI told members of the group,... Read more
Christian unity necessary for successful spread of Christ’s light to world, says Pope
Last evening at Rome’s Basilica of St. Paul’s Outside the Walls, Pope Benedict closed the Week of Prayer for Christian... Read more
Pope Benedict: Courage, prayer required for rebuilding Christian unity in Europe
Earlier today at the Vatican, Pope Benedict met with preparatory members of the European Ecumenical Assembly. He chose the occasion... Read more
Cardinal Kasper to make historic trip to Armenia, Georgia, Eastern Orthodox churches
The Vatican has announced that Cardinal Walter Kasper, President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Unity, will head up a... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI's first Encyclycal "Deus Caritas Est¨ published today
Today, the Vatican published Pope Benedict XVI's first encyclical, "Deus Caritas Est." Read here full text of the Encyclical Read more
New Papal Encyclical puts theological flesh to Church’s charitable work, hits at nucleus of Christian faith, say prelates
Today at the Vatican, Pope Benedict’s long-awaited first Encyclical, entitled ‘Deus Caritas Est” was officially presented at a press conference... Read more
To bring about peace, end to violence, faithful must take the side of God, love, justice, says Pope
In his weekly general audience earlier today at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI told a crowd of 8,000 that the... Read more
