Vatican News
Pope praying for teachers in September
Pope Benedict XVI is dedicating the month of September to praying that teachers are able to hand on moral values... Read more
Pope Benedict describes how beautiful art can lead to God
Artistic beauty can lead the human heart to God, said Pope Benedict XVI at his Aug. 31 general audience. Read more
Pope asks forgiveness for 'cradle Catholics' who did not evangelize
Pope Benedict XVI has asked forgiveness on behalf of generations of “cradle Catholics” who have failed to transmit the faith... Read more
Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò expected to be next US nuncio
Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò is set to become the new papal nuncio to the United States, according to Vatican sources... Read more
Carry your cross with faith and courage, Pope tells new US seminarians
Pope Benedict XVI has encouraged the new class of seminarians at the Pontifical North American College in Rome to be... Read more
August 28 marks feast of St. Augustine, convert who changed Church history
On August 28, the Catholic Church celebrates the life of Saint Augustine of Hippo, the North African educator who became... Read more
Pope Benedict’s former students gather for annual study seminar
Pope Benedict is gathering some of his former students this week for their annual meeting. This year, the group is... Read more
Vatican official urges Catholics to rediscover motherhood
The president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Archbishop Ignacio Carrasco de Paula, recently told CNA that the original definition... Read more
Vatican daily: Next World Youth Day to take place July 2013
L’Osservatore Romano has reported that the dates for the next World Youth Day have been set for July 23-28, 2013... Read more
Pope announces theme for next World Youth Day in Brazil
Pope Benedict XVI has unveiled the theme for the next international level World Youth Day. The meeting will be held... Read more
Vatican cardinal urges Catholics, Muslims to transmit faith to young people
Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, head of the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue, urged Catholics and Muslims to strengthen their families and... Read more
Lawyer says documents show Vatican didn't shuffle priest in Oregon abuse case
The Vatican released internal files online on Aug. 17 showing that despite prosecutors' claims, it had no prior knowledge of... Read more
Pope reflects on Mary's example before heading to WYD
Pope Benedict used his Aug. 17 general audience to reflect on Mary's example of prayer and meditation, just before he... Read more
Vatican official calls Catholic shrines an effective way to evangelize
Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, prefect for the Congregation for Clergy, stated in a recent letter to all Catholic shrines around the... Read more
Cardinal Canizares: Vatican II was not a break in Church’s tradition
The prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Cardinal Antonio Canizares, recently explained to... Read more
Feast of Mary's Assumption gives us hope for the future, Pope says
Pope Benedict XVI reflected on the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on Aug. 15, saying that the... Read more
Learn to trust and call upon Jesus, Pope counsels
Christians shouldn’t be afraid to call upon the name of Jesus Christ for help at all stages of their lives,... Read more
Pope eagerly anticipating meeting world’s youth in Madrid
Pope Benedict XVI is eager to meet the vast crowds of young people who are gathering in Madrid and is... Read more
Pope offers special indulgence to World Youth Day pilgrims
Pope Benedict XVI has declared that pilgrims to World Youth Day in Madrid will be able to obtain a special... Read more
Bishop Jean Laffitte warns against overemphasizing sexual aspects of Theology of Human Love
Bishop Jean Laffitte is warning against focusing too intently on the sexual aspect of Blessed John Paul II's Theology of... Read more
