Vatican News
Vial of blood to serve as relic for John Paul II beatification
A vial of blood drawn from John Paul II will serve as a relic during the late pontiff's upcoming beatification... Read more
Only in God can we discover life's meaning, Pope says
On the first day of his Easter vacation, Pope Benedict XVI told Christians to turn to the risen Christ if... Read more
Announce Jesus' resurrection to the world, Pope says on Easter Sunday
In his traditional Easter message "to the city (of Rome) and the world," Pope Benedict XVI prayed for peace in... Read more
Pope Benedict: Easter brings us to the side of reason, freedom and love
Pope Benedict said during the Easter Vigil at St. Peter's Basilica this evening that thanks to the resurrection of the... Read more
Pope at Way of the Cross: God reads the open book of our hearts
Pope Benedict XVI spoke at the beginning of the Way of the Cross at the Roman Coliseum, noting that in... Read more
Pope Benedict speaks on suffering, persecution in historic Q & A
Pope Benedict XVI made broadcasting history on Good Friday by becoming the first pontiff to appear on a television Q... Read more
Pope recalls that Jesus remains in Catholic Church
Pope Benedict recalled that Jesus chose to limit himself to the Catholic Church, adding that “all of us need to... Read more
John Paul II a radiant example of faith, Pope says
At the Vatican's Holy Thursday Chrism Mass, Pope Benedict said that despite the many scandals in the Church, there are... Read more
Pope to answer questions on Good Friday TV show
Pope Benedict XVI will make papal broadcasting history on April 22 when he takes part in a televised question and answer session. The... Read more
Indifference to God brings indifference to evil, says Pope
An indifference to God leads to an indifference to evil. That was the message from Pope Benedict XVI at his... Read more
Vatican newspaper goes online in English
For the first time ever the Vatican newspaper will now provide a daily news service in English. Read more
Irish Church report going to Pope this weekend
The Archbishop of Dublin said April 18 that the inquiry team sent to Ireland by Pope Benedict XVI will be... Read more
On election anniversary, Pope praised for his ‘profound goodness’
Upon the sixth anniversary of Benedict XVI’s election to the papacy on April 19, Cardinal Raymond Burke told CNA of... Read more
Photograph's destruction likely 'what the artist wanted,' charges art historian
The destruction of an art display depicting the crucified Christ drenched in urine is being described by one Catholic art... Read more
'Happy Birthday,' Palm Sunday crowds wish Pope
“Happy Birthday Holy Father!” That was the rousing chorus serenading Pope Benedict XVI April 17 as he concluded this year’s... Read more
St. Adalbert of Prague, bishop and martyr, remembered April 23
On April 23, the Catholic Church will celebrate the martyrdom of St. Adalbert of Prague, a bishop who lost his... Read more
Youth challenged to create new Renaissance with social media
The Secretary of the Vatican’s Pontifical Council on Social Communications says he wants to challenge young Catholics to “be geniuses and... Read more
From Her Majesty to His Holiness: two birthday presents
The United Kingdom’s Queen Elizabeth sent two presents to Pope Benedict XVI on April 15. Her first gift was a... Read more
Vatican’s China commission says bishop's ordination was illegitimate
The Vatican is describing the recent ordination of a Chinese bishop without the approval of Rome as “gravely illegitimate” but... Read more
Japanese ambassador 'very grateful' to Pope for his generosity
The Japanese Ambassador to the Holy See says he’s “very grateful” to Pope Benedict XVI, after the Vatican announced that... Read more
