Vatican News
Holy See eyes legal action over continued 'Vatileaks'
The Vatican says it considers the continued leaking of confidential documents, including private correspondence belonging to Pope Benedict XVI, a... Read more
Pope says Jesus' Ascension confirmed promise of heaven
The Ascension of Jesus should remind Christians of the promise of Heaven and the power of earthly prayer, Pope Benedict... Read more
Trust Pope's judgment on SSPX deal, senior rabbi says
A leading American rabbi and Holocaust refugee says people should trust Pope Benedict’s judgment when it comes to the Church possibly... Read more
Pope praying for renewal of US women religious
Pope Benedict XVI says he is praying that a renewal of female religious life in the United States will “recapture... Read more
Pope says immigrants could revitalize US Church
Pope Benedict XVI says that Catholic immigrants to the United States could play a crucial role in the renewal of... Read more
Pope outlines power of the Holy Spirit in prayer
Pope Benedict XVI says Christians should avail themselves to the Holy Spirit in prayer – particularly when they cannot find... Read more
Vatican splits negotiations with Pius X Society
The Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has announced it will hold separate talks with the superior general... Read more
Fashion company makes amends for Pope-imam 'kissing' ad
An Italian fashion company has settled a legal conflict with the Vatican, which arose in 2011 after an ad campaign... Read more
Prominent Legion priest admits fathering child, issues apology
Father Thomas Williams, one of the most high-profile American members of the Legion of Christ, is leaving public ministry after... Read more
US clinches World Cup for seminarians
Seminarians from the Pontifical North American College in Rome have won the clerical equivalent of soccer’s World Cup for the... Read more
Pope calls on Catholics to take part in new Renaissance
Pope Benedict XVI went to the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance to call upon every Catholic to once again play... Read more
Vatican investigates abuse charges against Legion of Christ priests
Legion of Christ priests are under Vatican investigation for seven allegations of sexual abuse, with most of the allegations concerning... Read more
Pope to create Australian ordinariate for Anglicans
Pope Benedict XVI will continue the expansion of the new Catholic Church structure created for former Anglicans by launching an... Read more
Head of pontifical academy offers apology, affirms pro-life commitment
The president of the Pontifical Academy for Life has expressed his full commitment to the “Gospel of Life,” and apologized... Read more
Pope advances causes of two possible US saints
Two figures in U.S. Catholic history, a 19th century bishop and a 20th century religious sister, moved closer to possible... Read more
Irish College in Rome changes staff after apostolic visitation
Three of the four senior staff members at the Pontifical Irish College in Rome are stepping down from their posts... Read more
Victim of human trafficking praises Vatican conference
A young English woman who was forced into a life of prostitution by a human trafficker lauded the Vatican for... Read more
Cardinal calls saints 'living' catechesis for the world
The prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy, Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, said the lives of the saints are one of... Read more
Pope Benedict speaks about power of prayer in his life
Pope Benedict XVI says he has been sustained during his seven years as pontiff by the prayers of people around... Read more
Controversies prompt call for resignation at Vatican's pro-life academy
Members of the Pontifical Academy for Life want its top officials to resign over a series of recent controversial decisions,... Read more
