Vatican News
Vatican paper rips Italian prime minister's bad jokes
Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian prime minister and a man with a reputation for being a wise-guy, was admonished by L'Osservatore Romano... Read more
Vatican holds congress to examine Catholic Church and the media
People have come from all over the world to Rome this week to examine the Church's place in the technological... Read more
Pope Benedict's Sicily visit draws another 'miracle' turnout
Contrary to preliminary reports from Sicily on Sunday, the crowds attending papal events in the island's capital city were "never... Read more
Pope calls Sicilian families to courage against Mafia 'road of death'
Speaking from a historical mafia stronghold on Sunday, the Holy Father raised his voice against evil and organized crime. He... Read more
Holy Father prays that Rosary might fortify faithful in theological virtues
At noon on Sunday, Pope Benedict prayed that all people might be strengthened in faith, hope and charity through the... Read more
Benedict XVI: Faith makes the humanly impossible possible
To carry the "explosive force" of the Gospel to the world takes a life based in the faith, said Pope... Read more
Marian feast on October 7 commemorates historic naval victory at Lepanto
On October 7, the Roman Catholic Church will celebrate the yearly feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Known for... Read more
Life 'sings' in every act of authentic love, says Benedict XVI at concert
Reflecting on the content of an orchestral and choral program, Pope Benedict said that one particular piece gave voice to... Read more
Great expectations in Sicily for Sunday's papal visit
More than 100,000 people will reportedly join the Holy Father on Sunday for celebrations in the Sicilian capital of Palermo.... Read more
Fr. Lombardi urges all to make death penalty nonexistent
The Vatican’s spokesman has invited humanity to put the death penalty in the past. Rejecting the gravest punishment of all... Read more
Cardinals invite world to join Pope in prayer vigil for unborn
To encourage a commitment and witness within the Church to love and life, a prayer initiative to be led by... Read more
US priest chosen as superior general of international Oblates order
A 58-year old Buffalo, New York native will soon be in charge of the 4,000 brothers of the Oblates of... Read more
Visitor to Regnum Christi, counselors to the Legion announced
Archbishop Velasio De Paolis, Pontifical Delegate to the Congregation of the Legionaries of Christ, announced today in Rome the names... Read more
Pope’s October prayer intention focuses on Catholic universities
The Holy Father is asking for prayers in the month of October that universities might provide an environment that bears... Read more
Pope to focus on truth, authenticity in media for 2011 communications day
For World Communications Day 2011, Pope Benedict will emphasize that truth and authentic human experience must remain at the core... Read more
Pope calls Christians to reflect upon Scripture
The Word of God is not the "word of the past," but continues to address the circumstances of modern man,... Read more
Pope Benedict personally thanks parents of teenage blessed
Expecting to offer their appreciation to the Holy Father for the beatification of their daughter, the parents of Blessed Chiara... Read more
Benedict XVI: Angels manifest God's care for every individual
Greeting the faithful in a variety of tongues during today’s general audience, the Holy Father addressed a variety of matters... Read more
Holy Father remembers intense spirituality of 'God's nightingale'
Medieval nun and saint, Matilda of Hackeborn is still a model of devotion to the Sacred Heart for people today,... Read more
Appointments expected for apostolic visitor to Regnum Christi, four counselors to Legion of Christ
A Legion of Christ bishop is among the four counselors Pope Benedict XVI will likely choose to assist his official... Read more
