Tens of thousands from around the world gathered for the solemn Easter mass in St. Peter's Square this morning to... Read more
In his Easter message read this morning by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Secretary of State, at the Vatican, Pope John Paul offered an... Read more
In an emotional Easter message, read at the beginning of the Easter Vigil celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica by Cardinal... Read more
During the celebration of the Easter Vigil, which included the reading of a message from Pope John Paul II, Cardinal... Read more
Cardinal Camillo Ruini, the Popes’s Vicar to the City of rome, will replace the Holy Father at leading throngs of... Read more
During the celebration of the Lord's Passion, the Preacher of the Papal Household, Father Raniero Cantalamessa recalled that the Eucharist,... Read more
At the beginning of the traditional Good Friday Way of the Cross, Cardinal Camillo Ruini, Vicar for the Diocese of... Read more
Holy Thursday celebrations began today at the Vatican with the Chrism Mass celebrated by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Prefect of... Read more
In a message that was both poignant and reassuring, Pope John Paul II told the faithful that he was "spiritually... Read more
The celebration and proclamation of the Eucharist and the Pascal Mystery are like oxygen for the whole Church and continually... Read more
Despite new reports of failing health and the cancellation of his weekly general audience, Pope John Paul II made a... Read more
The Congregation for Oriental Churches has issued a call to bishops worldwide to support the Christian community in the Holy... Read more
The Vatican has once again spoken out in favor of brain-damaged Terri Schiavo, who has been without food and water... Read more
With heightened rumors in the press about the health of Pope John Paul II, the Pontiff’s medical team on Tuesday... Read more
In a message read by Archbishop Leonardo Sandri, substitute for the Secretariat of State today, the Holy Father told participants... Read more
Following yesterday’s Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, Pope John Paul II made a surprise appearance at the window... Read more
Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass in the name of the Pope, Cardinal Camillo Ruini, vicar general for the diocese of Rome,... Read more
This morning, Cardinal Dario Castrillon Hoyos, prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy, presented John Paul II’s long awaited Letter... Read more
Yesterday, Pope John Paul II called on members of a conference examining the Church’s call to justice continue to foster... Read more
Today the Vatican welcomed Lawrence Edward Chewning Fabrega, the new ambassador to the Holy See from Panama. Read more