Vatican News
Pope Benedict prays for those persecuted ‘for the sake of faith and justice’
This morning, the Vatican announced Pope Benedict's first general prayer intention for the world. Read more
Pope Benedict’s first trip will be to Bari
The Vatican has confirmed hopes that recently elected Pope Benedict XVI would travel to Bari to close Italy’s National Eucharistic... Read more
New Swiss Guard to be sworn in historic ceremony
The Vatican has announced that thirty-one new recruits of the Pontifical Swiss Guard will take their official oath to guard... Read more
Vatican to issue last coins with image of John Paul II
The Vatican put into circulation on Thursday the last series of euros with the image of the late Pope John... Read more
L'Osservatore Romano publishes new Papal coat of arms
The official Vatican newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano, published today the new coat of arms of Pope Benedict XVI, which includes all... Read more
Pope Benedict, ‘in the footsteps of Benedict XV’, places ministry at service of ‘reconciliation and harmony between peoples’
Some 15,000 people were present this morning in St. Peter’s Square as Pope Benedict XVI gave the first General Audience... Read more
Pope Benedict tells fellow Germans: ‘When the Lord calls, we must answer’
Yesterday morning, a visibly joyful Pope Benedict XVI met with thousands of his German countrymen telling them that although he... Read more
A new missionary Pope: Benedict will strive to follow John Paul’s example of travel
In his homily yesterday evening at the Basilica of St. Paul’s Outside the Walls, Pope Benedict XVI expressed his desire... Read more
Pope Benedict shares laugh with fellow countrymen '
Unlike the stern image portrayed in the media of Pope Benedict XVI in the days following his election, the German-born... Read more
Pope Benedict busy first day after inauguration
Pope Benedict XVI’s schedule was packed with meetings Monday, the first day after his inauguration. He began his busy day... Read more
Pope Benedict commits to bridge-building with world religions; calls on leaders to ‘Put out into the deep’
Setting the stage for what many hope will be a continuation of Pope John Paul II’s dialogue with world religions,... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI inaugurated as spiritual leader of the Church
The faithful cheered and the bells of the Sistine Chapel tolled in celebration as the newly inaugurated Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Pope Benedict delivers heartfelt message in first homily to the faithful
Pope Benedict XVI’s delivered his first homily to the people of God today, calling the faithful to fearlessly embrace Christ... Read more
Pope Benedict pledges to continue dialogue with media
Pope Benedict XVI has pledged to continue “the fruitful dialogue” with the media that was begun by his predecessor John... Read more
Mass for the Inauguration of the Pontificate of Benedict XVI. Homily of the Holy Father.
During these days of great intensity, we have chanted the litany of the saints on three different occasions: at the... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI: May the Church become ‘a sacrament of unity’ for human race
Pope Benedict XVI met this morning with those cardinals still in Rome following Monday’s conclave. He expressed to them what... Read more
Vatican invites worldwide Church to celebrate inauguration of Pope Benedict XVI
On Sunday, the eyes of the world will once again fall on Rome as Pope Benedict XVI is inaugurated as... Read more
Pope Benedict has ‘human touch,’ says cardinal
While everyone at the Vatican was caught up with the election of Pope Benedict XVI April 19, the new Pope... Read more
Pope Benedict reinstates top Roman Curia members
As one of his first acts as Pope, the newly elected Benedict XVI has reinstated many of the top officials... Read more
Vatican announces Pope Benedict’s upcoming schedule; crowds cheer Pope on Roman street
Yesterday, Vatican press director Joaquin Navarro-Valls announced the upcoming schedule and previous day’s activities for newly elected Pope Benedict XVI. Read more
