Vatican News
Vatican analyst reports approval of beatification for Pope John Paul II
Vatican officials have concluded that a miraculous healing credited to the intercession of Pope John Paul II is authentic. Read more
Vatican responds to Egypt recalling its ambassador over Pope's remarks
The Holy See has no desire to escalate conflict or strain diplomatic relations, Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi said Jan.... Read more
In address to diplomats, Pope condemns limits on religious freedom
Pope Benedict XVI has once more urged Muslim religious leaders and repressive governments to do more to protect the rights... Read more
Pope Benedict encourages faithful to resdiscover joy of baptism
The gift of faith is the “most beautiful reason to live,” said Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday, the Feast of... Read more
St. Hilary of Poitiers, pioneering early theologian, celebrated Jan. 13
On January 13, Catholics will celebrate St. Hilary of Poitiers, a fourth-century philosopher whose studies made him a champion of... Read more
Vatican not collaborating with Discovery Channel’s exorcism series, says spokesman
The Vatican's Press Office director Fr. Federico Lombardi has denied claims that there is any official collaboration between the Holy... Read more
Pontifical North American College celebrating 150 years, and biggest class in a generation
After 150 years in Rome, some things at the Pontifical North American College are being changed but traditions and the... Read more
Legionaries to begin series of 'community reflections' in February
The Legion of Christ is not yet back on its feet, but signs are coming from Rome that a slow... Read more
The Bible is the star of Bethlehem for today, Pope says
As the magi saw God's path by following the light of the star, Christians today find their way by the... Read more
Christmas tells us Jesus is still present on earth, Pope says
The annual celebration of Christmas not only recalls Christ’s birth, it celebrates his continue presence in the world and in... Read more
John Paul II beatification could be possible in 2011
Pope John Paul II could be beatified in 2011, Vatican expert Andrea Tornielli is reporting. Read more
Pope begins new year with renewed appeals for persecuted Christians
Benedict XVI's Christmas and New Year's messages were loaded with calls for peace as violence against Christians marred the year’s... Read more
New Vatican agency to combat money laundering, terror financing
Pope Benedict XVI has created a new oversight agency and approved tough new measures aimed at ensuring that the Vatican’s... Read more
Benedict XVI calls religious leaders to renew commitment to peace
The Pope invited religious leaders from around the world to Assisi, Italy to renew their commitment to peace. Read more
Jesus’ birth declares God is not distant, Pope says on Christmas
God is not distant. He became a man, Pope Benedict declared today to people around the world. Read more
US government interested in Pius XII’s wartime role, WikiLeaks cables show
The controversy over Pius XII’s role in protecting Jews from the Nazis is not merely an academic dispute but involves... Read more
Christmas a time to seek purification, walk toward Christ, says Pope
Jesus' birth invites all people to transform their hearts through his infinite goodness and mercy, Pope Benedict XVI said in... Read more
Doctrine office says Pope’s words on condoms and AIDS were 'manipulated'
More than a month later, Pope Benedict XVI’s remarks about condom use and AIDS, made in his latest book, continue... Read more
Leaked cable notes Church's opposition to 'aggressive' population control
A leaked State Department cable shows that the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See is reading Catholic statements on the... Read more
Papal preacher says new evangelization must return to ways of the apostles
The methods and means that served the apostles to evangelize the pre-Christian world are valuable to Christians today as they... Read more
