Vatican News
Pope highlights UK visit, clerical sex abuse in 'state of the Church' address
Pope Benedict XVI gave what's considered the “state of the Church” address on Monday, highlighting his visit to the U.K.,... Read more
Pope looks to St. Joseph's example of faith as Christmas approaches
During Sunday's Angelus prayer, Pope Benedict XVI prayed that all people might know how to read the signs of God's... Read more
Great Britain receives new papal delegate from Pope
Pope Benedict XVI has chosen Italian Archbishop Antonio Mennini as the new apostolic nuncio to Great Britain. Read more
Pope: Nativity scene helps people experience mystery of Jesus’ birth
The Vatican is preparing its traditional Nativity scene and giant Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square. Pope Benedict said the... Read more
Vatican spokesman: Pope's support for religious freedom advances peace
Pope Benedict XVI's World Peace Day message is addressed to all people to say that “fanaticism, fundamentalisms and aggressive secularism... Read more
Pope urges courage and proper formation in proclaiming Christ to secularized society
Pope Benedict XVI encouraged Catholics to be faithful and courageous in witnessing to a secularized society in a letter sent... Read more
Vatican deplores China's 'hostile acts' as signs of fear and weakness
The Vatican issued a sharp rebuke to China for forcing bishops and others loyal to Rome to take part in... Read more
In new message, Pope focuses on religious liberty for Christians
Religious liberty — and the growing struggles of Christians and Church institutions worldwide — has emerged this year as one... Read more
Pope remembers St. Veronica, who shared the wounds of Christ
"In an instant, I saw five brilliant rays of light shine forth from his most holy wounds, and all came... Read more
Pope Benedict finalizing his travel plans for 2011
Pope Benedict XVI is finalizing his travel plans for the upcoming year — which so far include a three-day visit... Read more
Al-Qaida hatred for Pope caused US worries about Vatican security
Speaking frankly about “the known al-Qaida antipathy to the Pope,” American embassy officials in 2008 asked the U.S. State Department... Read more
Legionaries of Christ no longer promoting their founder
Under Vatican authorization, the head of the Legionaries of Christ announced that he is implementing new changes regarding their deceased... Read more
Vatican and its observers find little to react to in WikiLeaks cables
Vatican officials are reacting “serenely” to the latest dump of cables in the ongoing WikiLeaks disclosure. That according to Giovanni... Read more
Report finds rising discrimination against Christians in Europe
In February, patients in the surgery unit of a public hospital in Bad Soden, Germany, watched as hospital workers moved... Read more
Benedict XVI calls for patience in preparation for Christ's coming
Advent calls man to strengthen the virtue of patience as he relies on Scripture to "make firm" his heart for... Read more
Pope Benedict invites Catholics to bring light to the world
The "silent light of the truth, of the goodness of God" leads to true change in the world, said the... Read more
Vatican urges prudence in reading leaked embassy cables
Holy See Press Office director, Fr. Federico Lombardi, has asked for careful evaluation and “great prudence” in the examination of... Read more
Vatican delegations meet with Palestinians, Israelis, in separate negotiations
Talks appear to be moving forward for the Vatican in Palestine and Israel. Vatican delegations met with representatives this week... Read more
Pope decrees sainthood for Italian, beatification for 11 others
Pope Benedict XVI has advanced the sainthood causes of 16 Catholics. The announcement was made following the Pope’s meeting with... Read more
Cardinal appoints commission to revise Legion of Christ constitution
Cardinal Velasio De Paolis, the pontifical delegate to the Legion of Christ, has appointed the members of the commission which... Read more
