Vatican News
Vatican 'confident' about future canonization of Newman
Speaking to journalists less than an hour after Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman's beatification, Vatican spokesman Fr. Lombardi expressed confidence... Read more
Benedict XVI renews resolve for peace against 'shame and horror' of war
The Holy Father contrasted Cardinal Newman's "auspicious" beatification day with the commemoration of 70 years since the Battle of Britain... Read more
Pope pays tribute to Newman's contributions
In his homily during the beatification Mass, the Holy Father remembered the mark Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman left on... Read more
Cardinal Newman blessed by Benedict XVI with beatification
The Holy Father has declared that John Henry Cardinal Newman will "henceforth be invoked as Blessed." Despite inclement weather, tens... Read more
Feast of St. Matthew, apostle and evangelist, to be celebrated on September 21
Saint Matthew, the first-century tax collector turned apostle who chronicled the life and ministry of Christ in his Gospel, will... Read more
Papal spokesman says Benedict XVI has found positive attitude among UK faithful
At a Saturday afternoon press conference Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi reflected on the progress of the papal visit. He... Read more
Myriads of enthusiastic Catholics join Pope for Cardinal Newman vigil
A diverse and enthusiastic crowd of tens of thousands joined Pope Benedict XVI for his final event in London. Attendees... Read more
Urging youth to hear God’s call, Pope Benedict says Christians cannot continue ‘business as usual’
Saturday evening in London’s Hyde Park Pope Benedict XVI presided at the vigil of prayer for the beatification of Cardinal... Read more
Despite struggles of age, elderly are a ‘blessing for society,’ Pope declares
The Holy Father visited a home for the elderly in London's Vauxhall area on Saturday afternoon. In his remarks, Pope... Read more
Meeting with abuse victims, Pope Benedict expresses 'deep shame'
On Saturday at the Apostolic Nunciature in London, Pope Benedict XVI met with a group of victims of clerical sexual... Read more
Man made for love, Pope teaches at lively youth gathering
The Holy Father explained the meaning of mankind being created for love to a throng of young people on Saturday... Read more
Pope deeply sorrowful for 'unspeakable crimes' against innocent victims
Expressing the “shame and humiliation” of all the Church for the suffering caused by priests who abuse children, the Holy... Read more
Benedict XVI: Christ's Precious Blood is source of Church's life
The unity of Christ's sacrifice on the cross and his eternal priesthood is seen in Christ's Most Precious Blood, said... Read more
Pope reaffirms faith as 'driving force' behind UK Catholic schools
Catholic identity must be present in every aspect of Catholic schools, but, moreso, the life of faith must be their... Read more
Church indebted to courageous women, teaches Holy Father
Continuing his theme on women's contributions to the Church throughout history, Pope Benedict recalled the life of St. Clare of... Read more
USCCB to release new book on Pope Benedict
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) announced on Monday that they are releasing a new book on the Holy... Read more
Germans should build society rooted in truth, Pope tells countrymen
Pope Benedict received letters of credence from the new German ambassador to the Holy See on Monday. In an address... Read more
Holy Father invites all to follow example of newly beatified Capuchin friar
A Spanish Capuchin friar who was knownacross the city of Granada, Spain for his simplicity was beatified onSunday morning. The... Read more
Pope asks for prayers for UK trip, highlights Newman as inspiration for ecumenism
The Holy Father asked the faithful to accompany him on his trip to Great Britain next week by way of... Read more
God is first to welcome the sincerely repentant sinner, teaches Benedict XVI
“Repentance is the measure of the faith and thanks to it one returns to the Truth,” taught the Holy Father... Read more
