Vatican News
Benedict XVI urges Belgian bishops to promote vocations, highlights St. Damien
Pope Benedict underlined the irreplaceable role of priests to the Church during his address to the bishops of Belgium this... Read more
Pope's second book on 'Jesus of Nazareth' goes to publishers
The Holy See announced on Monday that the final draft of Pope Benedict XVI's long awaited second volume of "Jesus... Read more
Pope will not be deterred from Fatima by ash cloud
In spite of the cloud of ash that led to the cancellation of flights in Portugal over the weekend, plans... Read more
Rome conference aims at improving media coverage of Catholic Church
The Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome announced an upcoming conference to help journalists around the globe improve... Read more
Benedict XVI calls Brazilians back to Eucharistic heart
After the Regina Coeli, the Holy Father addressed the people of Brazil, who will be celebrating their Eucharistic Congress next... Read more
Pope invites prayers for trip to Portugal
Before leading the recitation of the Regina Coeli at the Vatican on Sunday, the Holy Father asked for prayers for... Read more
Holy Father speaks of Mary, mother and model of the Church
After noting the arrival of spring, the Holy Father remarked before Sunday's Regina Coeli that May is the Month of... Read more
Holy Father to accept text messages this week
Adding creativity to the call for solidarity with Pope Benedict XVI, an Italian television program will open a telephone line... Read more
German bishop's resignation accepted by Pope Benedict
The Holy Father accepted the resignation of German Bishop Walter Mixa on Saturday. The bishop had filed his resignation less... Read more
Celibacy source of grace, not abuse, says head of Belgian Church
Speaking about the current climate within the Catholic Church of Belgium to the Vatican’s L’Osservatore Romano newspaper, Archbishop Andre-Mutien Joseph... Read more
New Swiss guards receive encouragement from Pope Benedict
Meeting with new members of the Swiss Guard on Friday, the Holy Father invited them to meditate on the actions... Read more
Russian Orthodox archbishop to promote culture, spirituality at Vatican
A delegation from the Patriarchate of Moscow will be at the Vatican later this month to promote Russian culture and... Read more
Swiss president: Pope cares about abuse victims, wants to address all cases this year
Meeting with the Holy Father, president of Switzerland, Doris Leuthard was seen to be “visibly moved.” Discussion between the two... Read more
Swiss Guard welcomes 30 new members to elite force
The Pontifical Swiss Guard swore in 30 new recruits during a ceremony on an overcast Thursday evening at the Vatican.... Read more
Pope recognizes Rabbi Toaff's birthday, friendship with John Paul II
The Holy Father joined in the celebration of the birthday of the former rabbi of Rome, Elio Toaff, with a... Read more
Pope accepts resignations of two Irish bishops for age reasons
The Holy See has accepted the resignations of the Irish bishops Francis Lagan, auxiliary of Derry, and Joseph Duffy of... Read more
'Financialized' approach to world makes economy unstable, Social Sciences Academy states
Mary Ann Glendon, former U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, presented the highlights of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences'... Read more
Marriage is instrument of salvation for society, declares Benedict XVI
Welcoming future participants in the Congress on the Family, which will take place in Jonkoping, Sweden from May 14-16, the... Read more
Pope Benedict to deliver 'intense' message during Fatima visit
"Fatima is a particularly significant place for this Pope," said Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi on Tuesday, noting that it... Read more
Pope encourages work towards elimination of nuclear weapons
The Holy Father encouraged efforts towards the “complete elimination” of nuclear weapons on Wednesday as reports from the first days... Read more
