Vatican News
Youth gather to pray for Pope, recall his loving guidance
A group of young adults at the Vatican called Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to resign “humble” and “brave,” adding that... Read more
'Your pontificate will shine like a star,' head cardinal tells Pope
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, the dean of the College of Cardinals, told Pope Benedict XVI that his pontificate will always shine... Read more
Benedict XVI plans life of prayer after retirement
After Pope Benedict XVI retires at the end of February he will dedicate himself to a life of prayer and... Read more
Papal resignation is rare historical event
On Feb. 11, Pope Benedict made it public that he will step down from his role as head of the... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI cites waning strength as reason for resignation
Pope Benedict XVI told a gathering of cardinals Feb. 11 that he no longer has the strength to carry out... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI announces his retirement
Pope Benedict XVI announced today that he will resign from his duties as Pope on February 28th, 2013. Read more
Trust in God's strength when you answer his call, Pope counsels
Pope Benedict XVI spoke about how Jesus calls his followers to believe in his power to overcome their sins so... Read more
Vatican official rejects claims that he endorsed same-sex unions
Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Council for the Family, denounced media assertions that his recent comments show Vatican... Read more
Pope stresses Church's hope in young people
“The Church has confidence in the young” and needs their lively participation, Pope Benedict XVI insisted, while also underscoring the... Read more
Reason and love are behind Creation, Pope proclaims
Even with modern scientific advances, it is still right to speak of the beginning of life as “Creation” because the... Read more
Archbishop hopes St. Peter art show will spark longing for God
A unique art exhibition aimed at giving “voice to the nostalgia for God” found in modern culture will open at... Read more
Vatican denies that Muslims ordered assassination of John Paul II
The director of the Vatican press office has rejected claims by Ali Agca, the man responsible for the assassination attempt... Read more
Vatican official thinks Philadelphia meeting will be key for families
The head of the Vatican council for the family believes that the 2015 gathering in Philadelphia will be an important... Read more
Pope: Proclaim God's love with boldness
Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday asked Christians to proclaim God’s love with “boldness, humility and coherence” like Jesus. Read more
Pope's Lent message: charity is extension of God's love
Pope Benedict XVI's message for Lent is that when people are open to God’s love, then they can “love with... Read more
New Vatican vocations booklet mobilizes spiritual support
The latest edition of a Vatican magazine aimed at increasing priestly vocations and encouraging the spiritual adoption of priests has... Read more
Pope gives new cardinals their Curia positions
The newest cardinals in the Church received their secondary assignments today from Pope Benedict XVI, indicating how he best thinks... Read more
Pope says Biblical view of God can help fatherhood crisis
Pope Benedict XVI said the Bible can help clarify the true meaning of being a father during his general audience... Read more
Pope's World Day of the Sick message in Arabic for first time
Pope Benedict XVI is having his message for this year's World Day of the Sick published in Arabic for the... Read more
Vatican official hopes legal dialogue will help persecuted Christians
As the Church celebrates the 30th anniversary of canon law, legal experts at the Vatican are continuing their push for... Read more
