Vatican News
Vatican releases Pope Benedict's schedule for Germany trip
The Vatican has announced Pope Benedict XVI's schedule for his apostolic trip to Germany in September. Read more
Vatican strips media group of 'Catholic' label
A Catholic media organization has lost its Vatican recognition because of its leaders’ “unacceptable lack of transparency and clarity.” Read more
Vatican official exhorts Catholics to set aside Sundays for God and rest
Sunday should be a day for worship, rest and time with family and friends, said Monsignor Miquel Delgado Galindo, under... Read more
Vatican seals diplomatic ties with Malaysia
The Vatican cemented a diplomatic relationship with Malaysia on Monday, as Christians within the majority Muslim country help push for... Read more
Pope encourages Catholics to nurture faith
Pope Benedict called on Catholics to nourish their faith in order to “prevent evil from taking root” in their lives.... Read more
Benedict XVI appeals for drought victims in Africa
Pope Benedict addressed the severe African droughts in his prayers following the Sunday Angelus on July 17. Read more
St. Bridget of Sweden, co-patroness of Europe, honored July 23
On July 23, the Catholic Church celebrates the long and fruitful life of St. Bridget of Sweden, who raised a... Read more
Vatican welcomes Republic of South Sudan to the United Nations
The Vatican congratulated South Sudan, the world's newest country, for its admission to the United Nations on July 14. Read more
Chinese bishop faces excommunication following unapproved ordination
The Vatican has issued a statement noting that Father Joseph Huang Bingzhang, the latest bishop to be illicitly ordained in... Read more
Father Luis Garza steps down as Vicar General of Legion of Christ
The vicar general of the Legion of Christ is stepping down from his post. Instead, Fr. Luis Garza will now... Read more
Church celebrates feast of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
On July 14, the Church celebrates the feast day of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American to be beatified.... Read more
Vatican reveals European evangelization project
The Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization unveiled a new project today to re-evangelize some of Europe’s major cities. Read more
Vatican daily offers positive review of final Harry Potter film
The Vatican daily L’Osservatore Romano has entered the moral discussion surrounding the controversial message of the Harry Potter films. The... Read more
Illicit ordination will be new step backwards, says Chinese archbishop
The ordination of another Chinese bishop without papal approval would be a “new step backwards” in relations between China and... Read more
Cardinal De Paolis criticizes 'dissent' within Legion of Christ
A year after assuming duties as pontifical delegate for the Legion of Christ, Cardinal Velasio De Paolis gave a speech... Read more
Vatican paper's editor calls for ‘info-ethics’ after News of the World scandal
The head of the Vatican paper L'Osservatore Romano says the recent phone hacking scandal involving a British tabloid shows the... Read more
God always respects our freedom, says Pope
God always respects human freedom and never compels anybody into a relationship with him. That was the message of Pope... Read more
St. Henry's piety and generosity remembered on July 13 feast
On July 13, the Catholic Church will celebrate the memory of St. Henry II, a German king who led and... Read more
Pope sending delegation to mark South Sudan independence
Pope Benedict XVI is sending a papal delegation to the Republic of South Sudan to mark the east African country’s... Read more
New Vatican prefect for religious emphasizes rebuilding trust
The new Vatican prefect for consecrated life says his key job is “rebuilding a relationship of trust” with religious orders... Read more
