Vatican News
Holy Father defends right to love of mentally handicapped
In a message to the participants in an international symposium on the "Dignity and Rights of the Mentally Handicapped", Pope... Read more
Pope appoints known pro-lifer as new Archbishop Coadjutor for Kansas City
Pope John Paul II appointed Bishop Joseph F. Naumann, auxiliary of St. Louis, MO; a strong supporter of the Pro-life... Read more
Let’s contemplate Mary before Christmas season ends, Pope says
Pope John Paul II dedicated his first catechesis of 2004 to reflect upon “The divine maternity of Mary”, and called... Read more
Christianity gazes upon the world with great affection, Pope says on feast of the Epiphany
Recalling his predecessor, Pope Paul VI, Pope John Paul II said today, during the feast of the Epiphany, that Christianity... Read more
Pope reflects upon wonder of Incarnation
Before praying the Angelus Sunday morning before thousands of pilgrims gathered at St. Peter's Square, John Paul II recalled that... Read more
Cardinal Sodano to celebrate Mass for slain Nuncio
On January 8 at 5 p.m. –Rome time- at the altar of the Cathedra in the Vatican Basilica, Cardinal Angelo... Read more
Pope sends condolences for victims of Egyptian plane crash
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Secretary of State, sent a telegram in the Holy Father's name to Archbishop Fortunato Baldelli, Apostolic Nuncio... Read more
Migration is a human right, the Pope says
In a letter for the 90th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, which will be celebrated in 2004, Pope John... Read more
Vatican announces new saints and blessed, including an Emperor and “martyr of life”
Last Saturday, Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, President of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, announced in the presence of... Read more
Following Mary’s humility an excellent way to prepare for Christmas, Pope says
Pope John Paul said on Sunday, during the Angelus prayer, that the proximity of Christmas highlights the figure of Mary... Read more
May Christ be always at the center of our lives, Pope tells Roman curia
During the traditional Christmas gathering with cardinals, archbishops, bishops and members of the Roman Curia, Pope John Paul recalled this... Read more
Lawyers from around the world greet the Pope as source of inspiration
420 lawyers from around the world greeted on Friday Pope John Paul II and presented him with a book of... Read more
Vatican source confirms Pope’s positive reaction to Gibson film
A Vatican source confirmed yesterday that Pope John Paul II saw Mel Gibson's film, “The Passion of Christ”, and was... Read more
Vatican’s “Sala Stampa” celebrates 50 years
The Press Office of the Holy See is celebrating its 50 anniversary, and a special Christmas Mass will be celebrated... Read more
Pope John Paul endorses “The Passion of Christ” with five simple words
Pope John Paul II saw Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of Christ” and endorsed the film saying: “It is as it... Read more
New vocations must be attracted by “audacious witnesses,” Pope says
Addressing the issue of the dramatic fall of vocations among traditional religious communities in France, Pope John Paul told a... Read more
Pope to preside at key celebrations during Holidays
The Vatican’s Office of Liturgical Celebration revealed today Pope John Paul’s schedule of celebrations for December and January. Read more
Material well-being can’t satisfy the human soul, Pope says
Pope John Paul II skipped his regular comments on the psalms and canticles of Vespers to focus the last general... Read more
Pope gives thanks to Northern Italians for Christmas tree
At the end of today’s weekly general audience, during his multi-language greetings to the faithful, Pope John Paul expressed special... Read more
Record numbers of people attend audiences of John Paul II
The Apostolic Prefecture of the Vatican announced Pope John Paul II has broken the record for the number of people... Read more
