Vatican News
Pope exhorts world to follow St. Augustine in not fearing the Truth
Addressing all people on their "walk" on Earth, the Holy Father called on Wednesday for a continued search for the... Read more
Benedict XVI: He who finds God, finds everything
Reflecting on where man's true satisfaction and fulfillment lies, Pope Benedict wrote last week to attendees at the Rimini Meeting... Read more
Pope's second book on Jesus of Nazareth projected for Lent 2011 release
Vatican publishing house director Msgr. Giuseppe Costa announced to Vatican Radio that they are aiming to release the second volume... Read more
After immigrant expulsions in France, Pope calls for education in brotherhood
Following Sunday's Angelus prayer, Pope Benedict XVI invited parents to educate their children in "universal fraternity." The call came just... Read more
Pope prays for Mary's intercession against 'absurd logic' of violence
Benedict XVI made a special plea to Mary for her intercession for peace in the world on Sunday, the Feast... Read more
Mother superior predicted man would be Pope's physician
In an interview with L'Osservatore Romano, Pope Benedict XVI's doctor reflected on his more than 30 years as a doctor... Read more
Pope makes appeal for flood victims in Pakistan
Benedict XVI remembered the people of Pakistan in his prayers on Wednesday as he appealed to the international community not... Read more
Benedict XVI affirms First Communion for children at age of reason
The Holy Father remembered Pope St. Pius X and reviewed his Church reforms and renewals during Wednesday's general audience catechesis.... Read more
Vatican conference for Catholic press to examine how to cover controversy
The Pontifical Council for Social Communications (PCCS) has organized a conference to examine the role of the Catholic press in... Read more
Pope discusses Christian promise of eternal life in heaven
The destination of Mary assumed is a reality founded on the love of God, taught the Pope on Sunday. The... Read more
Benedict XVI at Angelus: Mary's mission of salvation and intercession continues today
Although Mary was assumed into heaven, she "has not abandoned her mission of intercession and salvation" on Earth, explained Pope... Read more
Church celebrates Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15
Today, Catholics and many other Christians will celebrate the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The significant... Read more
Catholic Education prefect: Only universities with strong Catholic identity will last
"Only the Catholic university that conserves its identity will have a future," said the prefect of the Congregation for Catholic... Read more
Castel Gandolfo parish prepares for Pope's Mass on Sunday
Early on Sunday morning the Holy Father will walk out of the gates of his summer villa to celebrate Mass... Read more
Benedict XVI's monastic characteristics may be helping ties with Orthodox Church
Speaking to the Italian magazine 30 Giorni (30 Days), Dominican Fr. Charles Morerod said that Pope Benedict's way of carrying... Read more
Lay Eucharistic ministers not entitled to position, Archbishop Burke clarifies
The rights of girls and Catholic lay faithful to carry out certain roles on the altar are not prescribed as... Read more
Benedict XVI remembers Taize community on bittersweet anniversary
Pope Benedict has joined himself in prayer with the Taize community as the anniversary of the death of their founder,... Read more
Vatican website undergoing upgrade
The director of the Vatican’s website, Msgr. Lucio Adrian Ruiz explained this week in an interview that the site is going... Read more
Pope Benedict focuses on martyrs and Christian call to transform world
Christians are asked to dedicate their lives to the Lord in the same way as the martyrs, taught Pope Benedict... Read more
Vatican spokesman praises decision to drop sex abuse lawsuit against Holy See
Following the decision of a group of plaintiffs in Kentucky to drop a lawsuit against the Holy See, Vatican spokesman... Read more
