Vatican News
American seminary soccer team falls short of Clericus Cup but savors growth
With their rabid fans looking on, the North American Martyrs came up short in their bid to upset the reigning... Read more
Vatican expert says intolerance greeting Pope's efforts at unity with SSPX
Commenting on the Pope's ongoing efforts to bring the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) into full communion with the... Read more
Holy Father's visit to Cyprus will promote peace, asserts nuncio
The Apostolic Nuncio to Cyprus, Archbishop Antonio Franco, said Pope Benedict XVI is visiting the country as “a missionary following... Read more
Pope to visit Cyprus on Friday
Pope Benedict's 16th international journey will take him to Cyprus on Friday. It is hoped that his visit will bring... Read more
Pope Benedict to declare St. Jean Vianney Patron of all Priests
The Congregation for Clergy has revealed significant details about the upcoming International Meeting of Priests that will be held in... Read more
Pope, with 'heavy heart,' calls on politicians to seek solutions in Gaza
In reference to the recent violence near Gaza, Pope Benedict XVI urged local and international politicians to reach peaceful solutions... Read more
Pope lauds Aquinas' ability to reach people with his teaching
The Holy Father gave the first of what will be a series of catecheses on St. Thomas Aquinas during Wednesday’s... Read more
Celibacy does not deny priests their sexuality or freedom, asserts French seminary rector
In an interview with the French daily, La Croix, Father Luc Crepy, rector of the Seminary of Orleans in France,... Read more
Vatican spokesman condemns loss of life in flotilla clash
In written remarks to journalists yesterday, Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi condemned the recent “unnecessary loss of human life” in an Israeli... Read more
Modern men and women have 'profound longing' for Jesus, says Pope
At a traditional procession in the Vatican gardens marking the end of May, the Holy Father addressed the thousands of... Read more
'High profile' Church officials named by Pope Benedict XVI for Apostolic Visitation to Ireland
The first big phase in the renewal process of the Catholic Church in Ireland begins next fall. On Monday, "high... Read more
Hell easier to bear for those who don't drag others down with them, says Msgr. Scicluna
An hour of Eucharistic Adoration was observed in the Basilica of St. Peter's on Saturday morning in which priests, nuns,... Read more
Pope's prayer intentions for June released
On Monday, the Holy See's Press Office released Pope Benedict XVI's prayer intentions for the month of June. In his... Read more
Matteo Ricci is model for China’s renewed encounter with Christianity, Pope says
The Holy Father remembered the legacy of Jesuit missionary Fr. Matteo Ricci and his "great Chinese friends" on Saturday. The... Read more
Newly beatified Holy Face nun remembered by Pope Benedict
Mother Maria Pierina De Micheli was beatified in Rome on Sunday. Although the Pope was not present at the rite,... Read more
Pope asks for prayers for June Cyprus trip
The Holy Father asked for prayers on behalf of his coming trip to Cyprus during the English greeting after Sunday's... Read more
Sign of the cross is reminder of the Trinity dwelling in us, teaches Benedict XVI
The sign of the cross reminds us of the Trinity which resides in us, of God's name and of our... Read more
Papal trip to Cyprus is 'ideal continuation' of visit to Malta, spokesman explains
Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi has explained the reasons for Pope Benedict XVI's coming visit to the island of Cyprus... Read more
Attention to Christ helps priests to avoid burnout, explains Cardinal Maradiaga
"The dignity of their ministry doesn't exempt priests from difficulty, from temptations and from weaknesses that sometimes shake and put... Read more
Faith helps those who are ill transcend sickness, says Vatican health minister
The president of the Pontifical Council for Health Ministry spoke about the significance of living by faith through experiences of... Read more
