Vatican News
Pope supports efforts by Italian bishops to defend life and the family
Receiving a group of bishops from the Italian Bishops’ Conference, Pope Benedict XVI voiced his energetic support for the efforts... Read more
Pope Benedict committed to health care for all, especially the poorest, says Cardinal
On May 18th, Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragan, president of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Ministry told 192 members of... Read more
Christ wishes to come to all mankind, Pope says
During the celebration of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, which took place in the square facing the Basilica of St.... Read more
Pope’s Wednesday message of hope: God frees us from terror of death
This morning, Pope Benedict XVI, continuing his series of Wednesday catechesis on the Psalms, offered the 27,000 gathered pilgrims a... Read more
Globalization and Christian morality: Vatican to hold summit
The Vatican announced today that it will hold an international summit aimed at understanding moral factors in globalization from May... Read more
Jesus, Mary and Joseph—a model for all families, Pope tells Spanish Bishops
Today the Vatican publicized a letter from Pope Benedict written to the Spanish bishops during their pilgrimage to the shrine... Read more
Sts. Cyril and Methodius inspired spread of Gospel in Europe, says Pope
Pope Benedict XVI today welcomed Prime Minister Vlado Buchkovski of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the Vatican as... Read more
Pope thanks Austria for honoring brother, praises beauty of its sacred music
On May 19th, during a ceremony honoring his brother, Msgr.Georg Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI expressed delight at the 30 years... Read more
Pope exhorts Rwandans to remain strong despite past violence
On Saturday, Pope Benedict recieved eight bishops from Rwanda, who are concluding their "ad limina" visits, and told them to... Read more
‘We work so that the paths of the world may be open to Christ’, Pope tells Vatican officials
On Saturday, Pope Benedict held a meeting with a group of the most prominent prelates in the Vatican, saying that,... Read more
Humans are called to communion, says Pope
In his Sunday audience for the weekly Angelus prayer, Pope Benedict told more than 20,000 pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's... Read more
Pope urges faithful to gather around Christ present in the Eucharist
Speaking yesterday on the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the Holy Father greeted over 20,000 pilgrims gathered in St.... Read more
Pope thanks Bulgarian president, people for recent closeness to Holy See
Earlier today, Pope Benedict welcomed Georgi Parvanov, president of the Republic of Bulgaria, to the Vatican, thanking Divine Providence for ... Read more
Israel honors John Paul II with stamp, park
Israel is honoring Pope John Paul II with a commemorative stamp and a park in the Galilee, Israel’s embassy to... Read more
Benedict XVI decries Nazism, communism: ‘we must assure that such inhuman acts are never repeated’
Following a screening yesterday of the new film, “Karol, A Man Who Became Pope”, Pope Benedict XVI decried Nazism and... Read more
Pope Benedict to preside at Mass, Eucharistic procession for Corpus Christi
The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict would celebrate Mass for the solemnity of Corpus Christi, on May 26th at... Read more
Pope’s brother honored by Austrian president
Yesterday evening, Pope Benedict XVI participated in a ceremony honoring his brother, Msgr. Georg Ratzinger, who was decorated by Helmut... Read more
‘Be priests according to Christ’s heart’ Pope Benedict tells Pontifical Academy students
Earlier this morning, Pope Benedict met with students from the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, accompanied by their president, Archbishop Justo Mullor,... Read more
Pope commends Latin American Bishop’s Council, calls them to strengthen families, vocations
Today, the Vatican released a letter from Pope Benedict XVI, commending the Latin American Episcopal Council (CELAM), which celebrates its... Read more
Investigation shows Vatican Radio emissions within acceptable limits
Following charges of violating Italian environmental laws, including jail sentences for two Vatican Radio officials, a new study has shown... Read more
