Vatican News
Vatican confirms ordination of bishop in China
The Vatican has confirmed that Paul Liang Jiansen has been ordained as bishop of the Chinese city of Jiangmen. That’s... Read more
Special working group created to revise 'YouCat'
The Vatican is to create a special working group to review the content of the youth catechism “YouCat.” The book,... Read more
Youth catechism's Italian version pulled over contraception error
The publisher of the Italian-language edition of a youth catechism has pulled it from production because of a translation error... Read more
Pope praises non-canonized saints of the Church
Pope Benedict XVI offered those gathered in St. Peter's Square a reflection on the “simple,” less well-known saints, as he... Read more
Pope John Paul II’s biographer welcomes new feast day, Oct. 22
Pope John Paul II’s biographer is welcoming the announcement of a new feast day for the soon-to-be beatified pontiff. The... Read more
Moral relativism paves way for Satanism, says expert
A society dominated by moral relativism “fosters the spread of Satanism,” an expert recently explained. Read more
Pope Innocent XI’s remains make way for John Paul II
The final resting place of Pope John Paul II has now been prepared. Read more
World Youth Day catechism suggests endorsement of 'contraceptive methods'
A new Vatican-sponsored catechism intended for youth suggests that Christian couples “can and should” use “contraceptive methods” when deciding on... Read more
Christ’s resurrection conquered 'wall' of spiritual death, Pope explains
The resurrection of Lazarus showed Christ’s victory over physical death, but Jesus' crucifixion defeated the “spiritual death” of sin, said Pope Benedict... Read more
Pope St. Martin's exile and martyrdom commemorated April 13
Catholics will celebrate the memory of Pope St. Martin I on April 13. The saint suffered exile and humiliation for... Read more
Paris dialogue with non-believers raises need for youth outreach
After the first official dialogue session with non-believers in Paris, Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi and the Pontifical Council for Culture plan... Read more
Vatican seeks greater interaction with bloggers in first-ever meeting
The Vatican is inviting Internet bloggers to Rome next month for an unprecedented meeting to foster “informal exchange and contact.” Read more
Vatican: JP II beatification process marked by professionalism, accuracy
A powerful sense of the late Pope John Paul II's holiness – and not popular pressure – has driven his... Read more
Top Vatican official appeals for solidarity with African boat refugees
As thousands of refugees flee the unrest in North Africa for the more peaceful shores of Europe, the Vatican is urging Europeans... Read more
Vatican to broadcast ceremonies for Holy Week, JP II beatification
This year’s roster of traditional Holy Week television coverage from the Vatican will include the beatification events for Pope John Paul... Read more
Pope calls violence in Libya, Ivory Coast a defeat for humanity
Pope Benedict XVI described ongoing conflicts in the African countries of Libya and Ivory Coast as a “defeat” for humanity,... Read more
Pope marvels at St. Therese's 'science' of love
Though just 24 at the time of her death, St. Therese of Lisieux left a lasting imprint on earth through... Read more
Islamic ties to 1981 attack on John Paul II rejected
New charges from Poland’s former communist ruler that Islamic extremists plotted the 1981 assassination attempt against Pope John Paul II... Read more
Priest recalls John Paul II's death
A member of John Paul II's office of Liturgical Celebrations recently reflected on the late Pontiff's death. Read more
Vatican plans 'spiritual journey' for John Paul II beatification
Perhaps the grandest beatification ceremony ever celebrated – the May 1 beatification of Pope John Paul II – will be... Read more
