Vatican News
At funeral Mass, Pope remembers life of Cardinal Navarrete
Pope Benedict spoke at the funeral Mass of Cardinal Urbano Navarrete on Nov.24, remembering the Spanish Jesuit – who died... Read more
Pope's publisher defends Benedict XVI's condom remarks
In an exclusive commentary provided to CNA, Fr. Joseph Fessio, publisher of Pope Benedict XVI's books in English, responds to... Read more
St. Catherine of Siena revered priests despite their 'failings,' Pope says
Pope Benedict focused today on the life of St. Catherine of Siena, saying that although the 14th century mystic was... Read more
CNA interviews Peter Seewald, author of new book on Pope Benedict
CNA recently spoke exclusively with German journalist Peter Seewald, author of the new book-length interview with Pope Benedict XVI. Read more
Vatican rebukes China for conducting bishop ordination
The Vatican has issued a sharply worded rebuke to China for ordaining a new bishop who was not appointed or... Read more
Dioceses around the world joining Pope's 'unprecedented' pro-life vigil
Catholic bishops across the U.S. are urging the all of the faithful to unite their prayers with Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Vatican spokesman’s remarks on condoms add to confusion, top US theologian says
Remarks by the Vatican spokesman intended to clarify the Pope's meaning on the use of condoms in the fight against... Read more
Condom controversy overshadows official release of Pope’s new book
The Pope’s new book should not be reduced to one remark the pontiff makes about condoms, according to a leading... Read more
Controversial bishop faces expulsion for hiring lawyer with neo-Nazi ties
Leaders of the Society of St. Pius X threatened to expel controversial member Bishop Richard Williamson for hiring a lawyer... Read more
Beyond the controversy, a revealing glimpse into the mind of the Pope
Perhaps it is the legacy of his early years as a professor, but Pope Benedict XVI seems to relish the... Read more
Analysis: What the Pope really said about condoms
Pope Benedict XVI’s comments on condoms in a new book-interview have whipped the media into a frenzy. Read more
Pope outlines dangers of reproductive health care concept
The Pope told a recent gathering that health care cannot “divorce itself from moral rules.” As an example he cited... Read more
Vatican spokesman: Pope not changing Church teaching on condom use
Despite media claims of a revolutionary change, Pope Benedict is not altering Catholic teaching on condom use or justifying the... Read more
Pope tells new cardinals to unite themselves with Christ on the cross
Pope Benedict XVI has asked the newest cardinals not to ask Christ to come down from the cross, but rather... Read more
Pope Benedict prays for Christians persecuted in Iraq, calls for religious freedom
Pope Benedict XVI prayed for Christians suffering from persecution and discrimination throughout the world, especially those in Iraq, during the... Read more
Pope Benedict advocates right sexuality, not condom use, in fight against HIV
Excerpts of Pope Benedict XVI’s new book are already causing a stir. Though some media reports claim he offers a... Read more
Pope tells new cardinals to be ready to sacrifice their lives
Pope Benedict welcomed the newest cardinals Nov. 20 with a call to service and sacrifice, even if it means spilling... Read more
In closed-door meeting, cardinals examine sensitive issues
A day of reflection and prayer for about two-thirds of the world's cardinals began with strong words from the Pope... Read more
Germany trip added to Pope Benedict's 2011 schedule
Pope Benedict XVI will return home to his native Germany for a visit next fall. Read more
Vatican gives chilly response to China’s plan for new bishop ordination
China may be trying to force bishops loyal to Rome to participate in the ordination of a bishop chosen by... Read more
