Vatican News
Achieving peace requires respect for all human life, Pope states
More than anything else, the path to peace involves “respect for human life in all its many aspects,” Pope Benedict... Read more
Small town's Christmas tree brings splendor to Vatican
A young boy named Mario had the honor of lighting a majestic Christmas tree in St. Peter's Square on the... Read more
Vatican Nativity scene will reflect southern Italy cave setting
This Christmas season visitors to St. Peter’s Square will get a chance to see a Nativity scene that is set... Read more
Pope emphasizes education of youth in response to social fractures
As young people become more concerned with quick professional success and rely on social networks as a replacement for community,... Read more
Ecclesia in America congress participants leave unified, renewed
On the final day of the “Ecclesia in America” international conference, several participants agreed that it was a wonderful experience... Read more
Advent a time to reflect on God's saving work, Pope says
Christians should use the time of Advent to become more aware of how God continues to carry out his plan... Read more
In first tweet, Pope blesses his million-plus followers
Pope Benedict XVI made his debut on Twitter today, sending out a greeting and a blessing as his first tweet... Read more
Cardinal Ouellet: Cultural renewal in Americas requires Mary's message
The message of Our Lady of Guadalupe promotes a culture of life and is at the center of the New... Read more
Vatican spokesman calls China's suspension of bishop 'serious'
The Chinese government has suspended a Catholic bishop who resigned from the government-run Catholic association, leading the Vatican's spokesman to... Read more
Vatican official warns of mediocrity in American Christianity
An official for the Vatican's Latin America commission has warned against a “gray pragmatism and mediocrity” that he believes has... Read more
Pope calls for renewed missionary spirit in the Americas
The solution to the issues plaguing the American continent is to renew faith in Christ, Pope Benedict XVI said as... Read more
Cardinal encourages creative Catholic unity across Americas
Cardinal Marc Ouellet, the prefect of the Vatican’s Congregation for Bishops, opened an international meeting on the Catholic Church in... Read more
Christmas is more than a party, Pope explains
The Pope asked Catholics to prepare for Christmas amid a consumerist society by listening to the voice of John the... Read more
Pope taps secretary to head papal household, after Vatileaks
Pope Benedict XVI named his private secretary as the new head of the papal household, an important post because it... Read more
Vatican hopes 'Scrinium' trips will spread pilgrimage to young
The Vatican is introducing a set of short trips to holy sites aimed at introducing young people to the concept... Read more
Pope expected to have 1 million Twitter followers by launch
The Pontifical Council for Social Communications is expecting one million total followers in eight languages when Pope Benedict issues his... Read more
Pope makes second appeal for Congo as situation worsens
The Pope has repeated his plea for international humanitarian aid in the Democratic Republic of Congo just two months after... Read more
Vatican office to launch Pope smartphone app
The president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, Archbishop Claudio Maria Celli, announced that his office is designing a... Read more
Pope: Advent is time to focus on God's loving plan
As the Church celebrates the season of Advent, Pope Benedict said that Catholics should remember “God is present” and recall... Read more
Evangelization, societal challenges will be focus of Americas summit
Church leaders from North, Central and South America are meeting in Rome to discuss the New Evangelization across the region... Read more
