Vatican News
World Day of Sick recalls meaning of life, connection to Lourdes: Pope
It is a great act of love to take care of those who suffer, said Pope John Paul II today... Read more
Synthesis of Catechism of the Catholic Church ready for review
The first draft of a summary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, which hundreds of bishops around the world... Read more
Vatican announces seven canonizations, including pro-life mother
The Vatican press office announced that on Thursday, February 19, an Ordinary Public Consistory will be held to announce the... Read more
Pope appoints new Bishop for Portland, Maine
Pope John Paul II appointed as the new Bishop of Portland, Maine, the Most Reverend Richard Joseph Malone, Auxiliary of... Read more
The Vatican celebrates 75 years of recovering sovereign status
Tomorrow is a holiday in the Vatican as this tiny city-state celebrates the 75th anniversary of the signing of the... Read more
Reform of the UN is a “moral obligation,” Pope says
On Saturday, Pope John Paul II welcomed at the Vatican Julian Robert Hunte, President of the 58th General Assembly of... Read more
Pope recalls Lourdes, 150th Anniversary of Dogma of Immaculate Conception
Addressing the pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square for the Angelus on Sunday, Pope John Paul meditated upon the coming... Read more
Pontifical Academy for Life to remember memorable French pro-lifer
The Pontifical Academy for Life will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of its foundation by Pope John Paul II by honoring... Read more
States must protect rights of monogamous, heterosexual marriage, Vatican says at UN
The Holy See Permanent Observer to the United Nations Archbishop Celestino Migliore, spoke last Saturday on the role of the... Read more
Catholics must accept and live fullness of Catholic doctrine, Pope says
Addressing members of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith headed by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Pope John Paul said... Read more
Pope stresses the need to recover natural law
Speaking to the members of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, headed by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Pope John... Read more
Priestly sexual misconduct must be prevented at seminaries, Pope says
In a long speech addressed to members of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, headed by Cardinal Joseph... Read more
Pope slams Anti-Semitism, supports Palestinian plight
Pope John Paul II received on Thursday a group from the American Jewish Committee and, during brief remarks, recalled their... Read more
Program for World Day of the Sick revealed
Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragan, President of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Ministry, presented on Thursaday at the Vatican Press... Read more
Christians must ponder their own moral integrity before taking Holy Communion, Pope says
While commenting on Psalm 14, “Who is worthy to be before the Lord?,” Pope John Paul II said during his... Read more
Important step in dialogue between Catholics and the Coptic Orthodox Church
The Vatican Press office released today an account of the first meeting of the International Joint Commission for Theological Dialogue... Read more
Pope calls on religious to renew “yes” to God daily
Pope John Paul presided on Monday, feast of the Presentation of the Lord, the VIII Day of Consecrated Life, during... Read more
Pontifical Yearbook: Half of world’s Catholics live on the American continent
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Secretary of State, and Archbishop Leonardi Sandri, Substitute for General Affairs, presented to Pope John Paul II... Read more
Vatican website becomes main outlet of information on Pope, Holy See
According to a report released by the Vatican Press Office, the Vatican website www.vatican.va has become the main outlet “for... Read more
Pope encourages pro-lifers to keep fighting against abortion
During the Angelus prayer last Sunday, Pope John Paul strongly encouraged pro-lifers to keep supporting family life and fighting against... Read more
