Vatican News
Choice of Cardinal Ratzinger for Pope was clear, says U.S. cardinal
The choice of Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger for Pope was clear “almost from the beginning,” Francis Cardinal George of Chicago told... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI welcomed by Asian, African Catholics as good choice
Catholics in Asia and Africa have joyfully welcomed Pope Benedict XVI, expressing their hope that he will continue to maintain... Read more
New Pope Benedict says ‘John Paul left us a Church that is more courageous, freer, younger’
Earlier today, newly elected Pope Benedict XVI, formerly, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger delivered his first homily at a Mass in the... Read more
Pope Benedict lays out vision for pontificate
With an audible sense of the weighty path, which lies ahead of him, Pope Benedict XVI delivered his first homily... Read more
Pope Benedict calls on faithful to intensify devotion to Eucharistic Jesus
In his first pontifical homily, delivered earlier today, Pope Benedict XVI noted the significance of his pontificate starting “as the... Read more
Benedict XVI drives around Rome, visits former apartment and office.
This morning, after celebrating his first Mass as a Pope, Benedict XVI left the Vatican and went to visit the... Read more
White Smoke. Habemus Papam
At 17:56 in Rome, white smoke rose from the chimney atop of the Sistine Chapel. The Catholic Church has a... Read more
Welcome Benedict XVI!
The 265th. Pontiff of the Church comes from Germany and he is Pope Benedict XVI. Cardinal Ratzinger was elected today... Read more
Report says papal charity exceeded 9 million in 2004
The Vatican has published a report citing that aid given by the late Pope John Paul II to poor and... Read more
Benedict XVI: With Mary and her prayers, God will help us move ahead
Pope Benedict XVI emerged onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica waving and smiling at a wildly cheering crowd of... Read more
Benedict XVI dines with Cardinals, announces inauguration on Sunday
The Mass for the solemn inauguration of Pope Benedict XVI will take place on Sunday at St. Peter's, announced today... Read more
WYD Cologne 2005 will receive Benedict XVI in his homeland, Germany
One of the acts programmed for the newly elected Pontiff, Benedict XVI, is the journey to his homeland, Germany, to... Read more
Cardinal Ouellet: Conclave is act of faith, not politics
Cardinal Marc Ouellet, Archbishop of Quebec, Canada, said this Sunday in Rome the Conclave is not a political act, but... Read more
John Paul II’s heart like that of Christ, Cardinal Medina says
During the last novendiali Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope John Paul II, Cardinal Jorge Arturo Medina... Read more
Cardinals say they do not know who next Pope will be yet
Prior to entering the House of St. Martha yesterday, several cardinals told the faithful that they did not know—and had... Read more
Cardinal Ratzinger prays for ‘a pastor to lead us to knowledge of Christ, to His love, to true joy’
Just hours before cardinals from around the world made their solemn procession to the Sistine Chapel to begin the conclave,... Read more
Black smoke signals no pope chosen in first vote
It was 20:05 in Rome when black smoke rose from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel. Black smoke indicates that... Read more
Cardinals finish meetings, John Paul’s Fisherman’s Ring destroyed
The Vatican Press Office director denied media reports that the official meetings of the cardinals, known as General Congregations, ended... Read more
Vatican reveals conclave schedule
Voting for the successor of Pope John Paul II could begin as early as Monday evening, said Vatican Press Office... Read more
Dome, gardens off-limits to tourists during conclave
With the conclave opening tomorrow, the Holy See is restricting movement in and around the Vatican to ensure cardinals the... Read more
