Vatican News
Pope appeals for release of hostages in Iraq, assures his solidarity
Thursday afternoon Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass for the release of hostages held in Iraq and for all who... Read more
Family “irreplaceable” in building inter-generational solidarity, says Holy Father
In an address this morning to members of the Pontifical Academy for Social Sciences, who are celebrating their annual plenary... Read more
Vatican says no to churches used as mosques
A formal request to share the Roman Catholic cathedral in Cordoba with the city’s Muslims was not advanced to the... Read more
“Holiness central to life and identity of every Bishop,” says Pope
Addressing bishops from the ecclesiastical provinces of Baltimore and Washington who end their ‘ad limina’ visit today, the Holy Father... Read more
Evangelization of world requires 'experts' in the Eucharist, says Pope
“To evangelize the world there is need of apostles who are 'experts' in the celebration, adoration and contemplation of the... Read more
Seek God’s face in prayer, says Pope
Pope John Paul II taught today that the way to attain the vision of God’s face in this life is... Read more
“Still much to accomplish” to eliminate nuclear threat, says Vatican U.N. observer
Although the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) “has contributed to international peace and security, there is still... Read more
“Join the world of science and culture to the truth of the faith,” exhorts Pope
This morning the Holy Father summoned “Ecclesiastical cultural institutions” to “welcome, study, apply and develop the consequences” of the teaching... Read more
Long-awaited Compendium of Catechism in final stages, announces Vatican
The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, a valuable instrument for the transmission of the faith eagerly anticipated... Read more
"Love for Christ is the secret of holiness," says John Paul II
The Holy Father urged young people to follow the model of the six servants of God he beatified this morning... Read more
Pope urges political leaders to follow the example of Giorgio La Pira
Representatives of the National Association of Italian Municipalities met with the Holy Father today to celebrate the centenary of Giorgio... Read more
Holy See publishes clear rules to protect the celebration of the Eucharist
The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, headed by Francis Cardinal Arinze presented "Redemptionis Sacramentum, On... Read more
Cardinal: No Communion for Pro-Abortion Catholics
During a press conference on Friday, Cardinal Francis Arinze, Prefect of the Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline... Read more
“Redemptionis Sacramentum” only reiterates norms already existing in the Church.
During the press conference in which the document "Redemptionis Sacramentum, On Certain Matters To Be Observed Or To Be Avoided... Read more
Pope John Paul commends “creativity in charity”
"The mission you fulfill with admirable apostolic zeal is very precious,” said the Holy Father on receiving the Italian group... Read more
Pope met with heads of the USCCB
Pope John Paul II received, in a private audience on Thursday morning, the leadership of the United States Bishops' Conference... Read more
Prayer brings inner peace and serenity, Pope says
Explaining Psalm 26 during his regular Wednesday General Audience, Pope John Paul II said that the true way to achieve... Read more
Pope appoints two Papal delegates to the Centenary of Rome’s Synagogue
Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro-Valls announced on Wednesday that Pope John Paul will not be attending the ceremony... Read more
The Bible is a source of light for human behavior, Pope says
In a brief address to the participants at the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Biblical Commission, Pope John Paul II... Read more
Pope to proclaim six new blessed, including Polish prince turned priest
Next Sunday, April 25, Pope John Paul II will proclaim six new Blessed, including a Polish prince turned priest and... Read more
