Vatican News
Pope praises Corpus Christi processions
Pope Benedict XVI praised the “lively tradition” of holding solemn processions with the Blessed Sacrament “through the streets and squares”... Read more
Pope says Vatican II did not reject Eucharistic adoration or processions
Pope Benedict XVI says the Second Vatican Council did not reject Eucharistic adoration outside of Mass, including the Corpus Christi... Read more
Cardinal Bertone speaks of 'ferocious' Vatileaks attack on Pope
The Vatican’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, believes the continued leaking of confidential papal information to the media is... Read more
Pope recalls the 'inspiring witness' of Milan family gathering
Pope Benedict XVI says he saw an “inspiring witness” during his three-day apostolic visit to the June 1-3 World Meeting... Read more
Pope challenges US bishops to revive Christian culture
The priest behind the recent “ad limina” visits of America’s bishops to Rome says that Pope Benedict has called on... Read more
Vatican rules sister’s sexual ethics book is not Catholic
The Vatican has declared that a book on sexual morality written by a controversial American sister runs so contrary to... Read more
Mary’s life reminds us to trust God’s plan, Pope says
The Virgin Mary’s docility to the will of God should remind everybody that the Lord has a plan for each... Read more
Our 'amen' expresses trust in Christ, Pope teaches
When Christians say “amen,” they are expressing their trust in the loving promise of God manifested in Jesus Christ, Pope... Read more
Pope is saddened by 'Vatileaks' case but trusts God
In a rare statement after today's general audience, Pope Benedict XVI said that while he is distressed by the “Vatileaks”... Read more
Pope meets Costa Rican president, discusses defense of life
Pope Benedict XVI met with President Laura Chinchilla of Costa Rica at the Vatican, discussing a number of issues including... Read more
Pope suffering but serene as Vatileaks investigation continues
Pope Benedict is “suffering” but serene, despite the prosecution of his butler for stealing sensitive papal documents and the continuing... Read more
Reasons for dismissal of Vatican Bank boss emerge
The Vatican Bank’s president was dismissed for failing to carry out “basic duties,” giving people inaccurate information about the institution... Read more
Vatican conference to examine 'language of the body' in marriage
This coming September an international colloquium in Vatican City will consider how men and women become "one flesh" in marriage,... Read more
Pope sets date to declare two new Church Doctors
Pope Benedict XVI has announced that he will declare St. Hildegard of Bingen and St. John of Avila as Doctors... Read more
Vatican Bank boss fired over alleged mismanagement
The President of the Vatican Bank, Ettore Gotti Tedeschi, has been fired from his post following a vote of no-confidence... Read more
Police arrest suspect in 'Vatileaks' case
A person suspected of leaking sensitive internal Vatican documents has been arrested and is currently being detained “in a secure... Read more
Pope blesses world-traveling cross honoring Christ's resurrection
Before his Wednesday General Audience this week, Pope Benedict blessed a large wooden cross that will travel to the capitals... Read more
Vatican publishes guidelines on apparitions, private revelations
The Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has published guidelines to help the Church worldwide handle claims of... Read more
Absentee dads hinder children’s understanding of God, Pope says
Dads who are absent from their family make it more difficult for their children to understand God as a loving... Read more
Pope Benedict thanks God for 'dark nights' in his life
Pope Benedict XVI has revealed to his closest collaborators in the Sacred College of Cardinals how the “dark nights” of... Read more
