Vatican News
Pope sees educating youth as key to ending anti-Christian violence
In a bid to end violence against Christians and other religions, Pope Benedict XVI used a Jan. 13 speech to... Read more
Vatican daily issues Pope’s prayer intentions for 2013
The Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano published Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer intentions for the year 2013. Read more
Cardinal Foley remembered as great evangelizer
The new head of the Vatican's social communications council Archbishop Claudio Celli recalled the rich legacy of his predecessor, Cardinal... Read more
Pope links economic crisis with individualism, urges reform
Pope Benedict said Jan. 12 that the economic crisis hitting much of the West is the result of self-centeredness but... Read more
Australian ambassador: countries without Rome-based embassy suffer
The departing Australian ambassador to the Holy See says that countries without a resident diplomatic presence in Rome are losing... Read more
Vatican Museums break visitor record in 2011
The Vatican Museums broke attendance records in 2011 with over 5 million people entering its doors. Read more
Pope explains why Eucharist is greatest prayer
Pope Benedict XVI continued his series of reflections on prayer at his Jan. 11 general audience by explaining why the... Read more
Pope approves reformed ceremony for creating cardinals
When Pope Benedict XVI creates 22 new cardinals next month, he will use a revised and simplified version of the... Read more
Pope highlights Christian persecution in speech to diplomats
Pope Benedict XVI stressed the plight of persecuted Christians and other religious minorities in his annual address to Vatican-accredited diplomats... Read more
Pope baptizes 16 babies in Sistine Chapel
Pope Benedict XVI baptized 16 newborn babies during Sunday Mass within the historic surroundings of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel on... Read more
Pope Benedict: Renew your joy as a child of God
Pope Benedict XVI used his Sunday Angelus address to remind Christians of the joy of being “children of God,” courtesy... Read more
At nuncios' ordination, Pope hails Epiphany's wise men as models
As he ordained new apostolic nuncios for Ireland, and Georgia and Armenia on the Jan. 6 feast of Epiphany, Pope... Read more
Pope names Archbishops Dolan and O'Brien cardinals
Pope Benedict XVI named 22 new cardinals on Jan. 6, including two prominent American archbishops. Read more
Vatican will not discount consistory reports
The Vatican is refusing to deny media speculation that Pope Benedict XVI will announce a list of new cardinals as... Read more
Guidelines for celebrating Year of Faith revealed
The Vatican issued guidelines Jan. 5 for how the Church at all levels should celebrate the Year of Faith, which... Read more
Pope calls Christmas the realization of humanity’s dream
The joy of the Christmas season is the unparalleled union of God and man, said Pope Benedict XVI at the... Read more
Pope explains how sickness can draw people closer to Jesus
The suffering people experience when they are sick can help them grow closer to Jesus, Pope Benedict XVI said in... Read more
Millions took part in 2011 papal events
Over 2.5 million people took part in various Vatican events with Pope Benedict in 2011, outdoing the numbers reported over... Read more
Vatican releases Pope's itinerary for Mexico and Cuba visits
Pope Benedict XVI’s itinerary for his March 2012 visit to Mexico and Cuba was released Jan. 2 through Vatican Radio. Read more
Pope urges world to seek Christ's peace in 2012
Pope Benedict XVI marked 2012's Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God with a proclamation of the peace that is... Read more
