Vatican News
Migration laws must respect national sovereignty and individual rights, Pope urges
Pope Benedict XVI told members of the Vatican department for migrants today that those they serve have rights based solely... Read more
Pope calls on politicians in Benin to be just
The Holy Father spoke extensively about the role of fraternity in society on Friday while meeting with the new ambassador... Read more
Pope's life witnesses to an encounter with Christ, says Buttiglione
President of the Italian Christian Democratic Party, Rocco Buttiglione, spoke with CNA following the morning sessions of the Hildebrand Project's... Read more
Pope talks education with Italian bishops, comments on abuse scandal
During an Italian bishops gathering that discussed pastoral guidelines for the upcoming decade and emphasized the theme of education, Pope Benedict... Read more
International conference on von Hildebrand's philosophy of love begins
The Hildebrand Project commenced its 2010 International Conference exploring Dietrich von Hildebrand's philosophy of love at Rome's Pontifical University of... Read more
Pope sends donation to flood victims in Poland
Responding to the devastation wrought by the torrential rains and subsequent flooding in Poland during recent weeks, the Holy Father... Read more
Pope receives Muslim, Orthodox delegations hoping for improved relations
L'Osservatore Romano reported several hopeful encounters the Holy Father had after Wednesday's general audience in St. Peter's Square. Hopes for... Read more
Priestly authority comes only from Jesus, Pope Benedict teaches
In his last catechesis on the priesthood, Pope Benedict dedicated his Wednesday audience address to the authority that priests receive... Read more
Holy Father meets with presidents of Congo, Moldova
On Monday morning, Pope Benedict XVI met with the presidents of Congo and Moldova, discussing with both heads of state... Read more
Catholic Church not identified with any political party, Vatican official states
In his address to Pope Benedict XVI during the 24th full assembly of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, Cardinal... Read more
Newly beatified Italian lauded by Pope for her holiness
The Holy Father thanked God for Blessed Teresa Manganiello, a "luminous witness to the Gospel," after the Regina Coeli prayer... Read more
No Church without Pentecost, no Pentecost without Mary, Pope says
Before reciting the Regina Coeli prayer from his apartment window, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of Pentecost and the constant “effusion”... Read more
Catholic Church must always be universal, Pope proclaims on Pentecost
Pentecost reminds us as Christians of the universality and unity of the Church, Pope Benedict said during Mass on Sunday.... Read more
Privatizing religion impedes human progress, says Pope
On Saturday morning, the Holy Father met in the Clementine Room of the Apostolic Palace with participants in a convention... Read more
Gospel strengthens cultural identity, enriches culture, Pope reminds
Speaking to delegations from Eastern European countries in Rome in memory of the evangelizing saints of the Slavic peoples, the... Read more
Military personnel descend on Lourdes for weekend pilgrimage
Lourdes, France is this weekend's destination for thousands of military personnel and their families who will participate in the 2010... Read more
Benedict XVI says Europe's Christian roots can inspire real human progress
The Christian roots of Europe can “inspire a new humanism,” said the Holy Father on Thursday evening at the concert... Read more
World needs real Christians in politics and society, says Pope
Pope Benedict XVI addressed the role of the faithful in politics during an audience with members of the Pontifical Council... Read more
Holy Spirit gives Church authority to evangelize, Pope explains
"The conversion of the world to Christ is not something we produce, but something given to us," the Holy Father... Read more
Vatican official reflects on celibacy, reveals closing events of Year for Priests
The secretary for the Congregation for the Clergy, Archbishop Mauro Piacenza, said this week that celibacy, which was embraced by... Read more
