Vatican News
Catholic Church only exists to unite God and man, Pope teaches
In the presence of 22 cardinals who were elevated yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI said that the Catholic Church only exists... Read more
Cardinal Dolan happy with new role but would rather be a saint
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York says he is happy to be a cardinal but that he is aiming... Read more
Pope Benedict to canonize seven saints next October
Pope Benedict XVI announced today that he will canonize seven new saints, including two related to the U.S., this coming... Read more
Pope creates new cardinals, calls them to sacrifice
Pope Benedict XVI issued a challenge to 22 new cardinals today, calling on them to sacrifice their lives for Jesus... Read more
New top officials named for Legion of Christ
Cardinal Velasio de Paolis has named Fr. Sylvester Heereman as the vicar general of the Legionaries of Christ and Fr.... Read more
Cardinal-designate Dolan’s sister thrilled for her big brother
Over 1,000 Americans are arriving in Rome for the elevation of Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York to the College... Read more
Cardinal-designate Dolan outlines ‘creative strategy’ for evangelization
In remarks to the Pope and the College of Cardinals, Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan outlined a seven-point “creative strategy of evangelization”... Read more
Pope urges African, European bishops to give youth cultural formation
Pope Benedict XVI says that bishops must pay particular attention to the cultural formation of their young people. Read more
UK ambassador hopes visit will set trend for engaging Vatican
The United Kingdom's Ambassador to the Holy See believes the two-day visit of government ministers to Rome Feb. 14-15 will... Read more
Bishops gather to examine Africa’s role in New Evangelization
A conference exploring how the continents of Africa and Europe can work together in the new evangelization is underway in... Read more
Jesus’ prayers on cross should inspire forgiveness, Pope teaches
The final words of Jesus Christ as he died on the cross should prompt Christians to pray for those who... Read more
Vatican spokesman says leaks are incentive for further reform
In the face of leaks of various Vatican documents, Holy See officials must not become caught up in controversy and... Read more
Loving Christian family is best soil for vocations, Pope writes
Christian families should be a happy and loving environment in which young people can discern calls to the priesthood or... Read more
Jesus cured leper to show man’s salvation, Pope says
Jesus Christ’s healing of the leper in the Gospel of Mark encapsulates the whole history of salvation, said Pope Benedict... Read more
Pope applauds 'Jesus Our Contemporary' conference in Rome
Pope Benedict praised the launch of a three-day conference in Rome that seeks to explain to modern society why Jesus Christ is... Read more
A bishop’s love can overcome his fears, Cardinal George says
A bishop’s love for Jesus Christ and the Church can overcome all his fears, Cardinal Francis George of Chicago said... Read more
Pope: Jesus' prayer on cross shows God hears prayers
The cry of Christ on the cross should remind everyone that God always hears their prayers, even when he seems... Read more
Pope urges faithful to overcome selfishness with Lenten charity
The Catholic Church must demonstrate the power of love and show the limitations of an individualistic worldview, Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Abuse survivor praises Pope for listening to victims
An Irish woman who was abused by a priest in her youth told an international symposium on clerical abuse that... Read more
Pope says renewal requires ‘Christ-like’ response to abuse
Pope Benedict XVI called upon bishops to respond in a “Christ-like” manner to clerical abuse as part of a “profound... Read more
