Vatican News
Church celebrates St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, on September 13
One of the most beloved saints of the Christian East, the renowned preacher and fourth-century Archbishop of Constantinople John Chrysostom,... Read more
Vatican spokesman: Newman beatification to reveal papal visit’s full meaning
Cardinal Newman's beatification will convey the full meaning of Pope Benedict XVI's message for the papal visit to the UK,... Read more
Pope calls new bishops to a 'service of love' in imitation of Christ
Addressing a gathering of new bishops on Saturday, Pope Benedict XVI said the life of the bishop should be “a... Read more
Ahead of papal visit, Newman beatification spokesman weighs BBC programming
Giving mixed reviews to BBC programs airing before the papal visit, the spokesman for Cardinal Newman’s beatification has said that... Read more
Papal visit to UK will affirm bonds with Anglicans, Vatican official says
In advance of Pope Benedict XVI’s trip to the U.K., the head of the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity has... Read more
Vatican spokesman reveals additional details of papal trip to UK
As the Vatican's spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi held a press briefing today on the Pope's upcoming U.K. visit, he explained... Read more
Fr. Lombardi says Vatican is calm ahead of Pope's UK visit
Looking forward to the Pope's visit to Great Britain next week, the Vatican's spokesman said on Friday that there is... Read more
Benedict XVI hopes for increased friendship between Catholics and Jews
In a message sent to the chief rabbi of Rome, Pope Benedict XVI hoped for the promotion of justice and... Read more
Vatican Library prepares to reopen after three years of restoration
The Vatican Apostolic Library will be reopened again this month after three years of reconstruction. As its director explained to... Read more
Universal recognition of human rights 'imperative' for future of Europe, Benedict XVI states
Dignity is not just a right for a select few human beings, stressed the Pope to European political leaders. Highlighting... Read more
Vatican analyst: Catholic use of contraception linked to silence of clergy
Vatican analyst Sandro Magister highlighted a recent book that shows a link between the widespread usage of contraception among Catholics... Read more
Pope 'very much' looks forward to UK trip next week
At today's general audience in Vatican City, Pope Benedict commented on his Sept. 16-19 visit to the United Kingdom, emphasizing... Read more
Holy Father highlights 'special contribution' women make to theology
Continuing his focus on the contribution of women to the Church, Pope Benedict XVI turned a second time to the... Read more
Vatican council calls planned Koran burning ceremony 'outrageous'
Although the charismatic Christian church planning a Koran burning on Sept. 11 only has around 50 members, the spectre of... Read more
Vatican analyst certain of November consistory
Not only is a consistory imminent, but its announcement will come next month according to “Vaticanista” Marco Tosatti. Reporting for... Read more
Pope highlights call for 'firm' and 'planted' youth in WYD 2011 message
Speaking to youth in his message for World Youth Day 2011, Pope Benedict XVI said that the young person's relationship... Read more
Benedict XVI: All Christians, including the Pope, are called to prayer
“Without prayer … we can do nothing,” said the Pope while commemorating the legacy of Leo XIII. Joining in the... Read more
Pope appoints new 'ambassador' to stricken Iraqi Catholics
Benedict XVI appointed Monsignor Giorgio Lingua as the Holy See's representative to Iraq and Jordan on Saturday. The new apostolic... Read more
Benedict XVI, like predecessors, to remember Pope Leo XIII with visit
The Holy Father will be traveling to Pope Leo XIII's hometown to mark the 200th anniversary of his birth. It is not... Read more
Church is depending on youth, writes Benedict XVI in WYD 2011 message
Drawing on the metaphor of a plant that grows firm on a foundation of strong roots, Pope Benedict XVI asked... Read more
