Vatican News
Pope greets Costa Rican President, a strong Vatican ally
On Monday morning, Pope John Paul II received in audience the president of the Republic of Costa Rica, Abel Pacheco... Read more
Renewing Church after sex scandal requires renewal of bishop’s office, Pope tells US Bishops
Addressing the first group of US Bishops on their Ad Limina visit, Pope John Paul said that the process of... Read more
Pope reveals identity of his spiritual mentor
During a meeting with young people from Rome in preparation for World Youth Day, which will be celebrated on Palm... Read more
Pope calls again for a strengthened role of UN
During the reception of the diplomatic credentials of the new ambassador of Lebanon, Naji Abi Assi, Pope John Paul II... Read more
Cardinal Arinze reassures validity of Vatican II’s liturgical reform
During the presentation of a new book commemorating Vatican II’s document on the Sacred Liturgy, Cardinal Francis Arinze, Prefect of... Read more
Vatican leaning toward support for genetically modified foods, says expert
Noted Vatican watcher, Sandro Magister, of the online journal, L’Espresso, says in an upcoming column that the Vatican is leaning... Read more
Pope’s prayer intentions for April focused on solid priestly formation
The Vatican Press office announced today that Pope John Paul’s prayer intentions for April will be focused on solid priestly... Read more
Materialism and violence threaten families around the world, Cardinal says
Cardinal Renato Martino, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, spoke on Thursday in Mexico City at the... Read more
Pope appoints new bishop for Richmond
Pope John Paul II appointed Bishop Francis Xavier DiLorenzo, until now of Honolulu, as the new Bishop of Richmond, in... Read more
Pope to preside at key Holy Week celebrations
The Vatican Press Office released today the schedule of Holy Week activities to be presided over by John Paul II. Read more
Pope receives more US Bishops of first group in “Ad Limina” visit
Pope John Paul II received on Tuesday in separate audiences six prelates of the first group of US Bishops on... Read more
Vatican to present book on Liturgical Reform
On Friday, April 2, the Vatican will present to the press the book “Spiritus et Sponsa,” which includes the conferences... Read more
Pope says frequent Confession needed to achieve holiness
Addressing the participants of a course on the “internal forum” organized by the Tribunal of the Apostolic Penitentiary, Pope John... Read more
Pope makes plight in favor of Children in distress around the world
Pope John Paul II centered his Angelus prayer on Sunday on the critical situation of children in the world who... Read more
Pope receives first group of US Bishops in Ad Limina Visit
Pope John Paul II received in separate audiences the first group of US bishops on their Ad Limina visit. Read more
Pope recalls 10th anniversary of the tragedy in Rwanda
After reciting the Angelus on Sunday, Pope John Paul II recalled the ethnic clashes in Rwanda that ended in genocide... Read more
Bishops must be “fearless prophets,” Pope tells Australian episcopate
Speaking to a group of bishops from Australia who are in Rome for their “ad limina” visit, Pope John Paul... Read more
Cardinal Secretary of State celebrated Mass for victims of March 11
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican’s Secretary of State, presided at a Mass on Friday at St. Mary Major Basilica for the... Read more
Pope speaks about European Unity after receiving Charlemagne Award
The city of Aachen (Germany) bestowed upon Pope John Paul II an extraordinary edition of the International Charlemagne Award, a... Read more
Pope recalls World’s consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
During today’s general audience, on the eve of the feast of the Annunciation, Pope John Paul recalled he has entrusted... Read more
