Peruvian bishop recalls 25th anniversary of John Paul II's visit

May 17, 2013 - 04:00 pm .- Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren of Piura recounted the Eucharistic love and call to holiness of Blessed Pope John Paul II on his second visit to Peru, 25 years ago.

Margaret Thatcher a 'staunch family champion,' ambassador says

Apr 9, 2013 - 10:45 am .- After Pope Francis praised the Christian ethics of the late Baroness Margaret Thatcher, the British ambassador to the Holy See emphasized her strong defense of family values.

John Paul II exemplified Christian life, chaplain reflects

Apr 4, 2013 - 12:03 am .- On the eighth anniversary of the death of Blessed Pope John Paul II, the chaplain of a shrine in his memory explained that the Pope called others to holiness through the witness of his own life.   

Pope Francis prays at John Paul II's tomb on anniversary

Apr 3, 2013 - 03:30 am .- Pope Francis spent a “long time” kneeling in silent prayer before the tomb of Blessed John Paul II on April 2, the eighth anniversary of his death.

Vatican denies that Muslims ordered assassination of John Paul II

Feb 4, 2013 - 04:46 pm .- The director of the Vatican press office has rejected claims by Ali Agca, the man responsible for the assassination attempt on Blessed John Paul II, that the plot was ordered by an Iranian Islamic leader.  

Bishops find progress in relationship with Catholic colleges

Jan 10, 2013 - 05:03 pm .- A report by the U.S. bishops finds a positive relationship between Catholic universities in America and the Church, while encouraging continued cooperation and growth.

Bono thanks Vatican for helping with debt forgiveness

Nov 16, 2012 - 06:10 pm .- The famous U2 vocalist Bono traveled to the Vatican Nov. 16 to thank the Church for its work to free the world's least developed countries from their foreign debt, enabling them to invest in education.