Vatican News
Pope urges careful preparation for First Communion
During his April 22 Regina Coeli address, Pope Benedict XVI said adults should bring reverence and love to the task... Read more
World famous orchestra 'deeply honored' to play for Pope
The managing director of the world famous Gewandhaus Orchestra of Leipzig said playing for Pope Benedict XVI April 21 is... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: Year of Faith is Pope's best anniversary present
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles says the forthcoming Year of Faith is the best present Pope Benedict could... Read more
Bishops should follow St. Peter's example even to death
Bishop Patrick J. McGrath of San Jose, Calif. said that St. Peter’s example of following Jesus even to death should... Read more
Pope says early Church inspires prayer in tough times
The example of the early Church should inspire 21st century Christians to pray during tough times in the trust and... Read more
Pope Benedict celebrates 85th birthday, reflects on last years
Pope Benedict XVI marked his 85th birthday by reflecting on his final years as he celebrated a Mass of thanksgiving... Read more
Holy Mass is encounter with risen Jesus, Pope says
Holy Mass is more than a historical re-enactment, Pope Benedict XVI said on April 15, Divine Mercy Sunday. Read more
Pope Benedict stars in new children's book
Natalia Tsarkova, known as the “Michelangelo of the 21st century” for her work as the official papal portrait artist, gave... Read more
Cardinal stresses spiritual meaning of Christian volunteer work
Catholics can proclaim the Gospel through their acts of service for others, the Pope's director of charitable activities said as... Read more
Christ's resurrection offers freedom from fear, Pope teaches
Believers in Christ can look to his resurrection as a source of fearless confidence, Pope Benedict XVI told pilgrims in... Read more
Contrasting reasons given for canceling Vatican stem cell congress
Officials at the Pontifical Academy for Life are offering two different and contrasting explanations for canceling a controversial summit that... Read more
On Easter morning, Pope proclaims Christ as source of hope amid suffering
Jesus Christ is “present as a force of hope through his Church,” Pope Benedict XVI announced in his Easter greeting... Read more
Faith is the true ‘enlightenment,’ Pope says at Easter Vigil
Faith, which reveals God’s light to humanity, is the "true enlightenment," Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed on April 7 as he... Read more
Only union with God brings freedom, Pope says on Holy Thursday
At the Mass of the Supper of the Lord on Holy Thursday, Pope Benedict said that men and women find... Read more
Pope Benedict: fidelity to Jesus is source of change in the Church
During his homily at the Chrism Mass celebrated the morning of Holy Thursday, Pope Benedict XVI said that humble fidelity... Read more
Hahn Family spends its first Holy Week in Rome
Scott and Kimberly Hahn have been Catholic for over two decades, but this is the first Holy Week they have... Read more
Let Easter Triduum transform you, Pope tells faithful
In the final few days of Holy Week, Catholics should recognize that Christ’s love for them is shown by “the... Read more
Pope calls ‘unforgettable days’ in Mexico, Cuba a success
Pope Benedict XVI has thanked the Mexican and Cuban people for providing him with six “unforgettable days of joy and... Read more
Vatican doctrinal office's new site offers decades of documents
The Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has revised its website and launched a new internet domain name... Read more
Bl. John Paul’s inspiration continues as World Youth Day heads to Brazil
Seven years after his death, Blessed Pope John Paul II is inspiring those organizing the 2013 World Youth Day in... Read more
