Vatican News
Pope's personal secretary pens book on traveling with Benedict XVI
"The Holy Father doesn't put himself at the center, he doesn't announce himself, but Jesus Christ, the Redeemer of the... Read more
'Bombed Maria' statue blessed by Pope headed to US
After the general audience on Wednesday morning at the Vatican, the Holy Father blessed what remains of a statue that... Read more
Priests recognized by Benedict XVI for being servants of Christ
The Holy Father sent a special message to the priests of the world at Wednesday morning's general audience in St.... Read more
Pope publicly pledges to continue fighting sex abuse in Catholic Church
Today at the weekly general audience in Rome, Pope Benedict spoke publicly for the first time on fighting clerical sex... Read more
Pope reflects on Malta trip, calls youth to be heirs of St. Paul
Pope Benedict's experience in Malta was the subject of his catechesis at Wednesday's general audience in St. Peter's Square. He... Read more
Vatican releases details of Benedict XVI's upcoming visit to Turin
Pope Benedict will visit the city of Turin, Italy early next month to venerate the Shroud at its first exposition... Read more
Benedict XVI confronting 'self-destruction' of society, says French historian
In an article published yesterday by L’Osservatore Romano, historian and member of the Institute of France, Alain Besançon, offered an... Read more
Vatican spokesman calls Benedict XVI's pontificate 'rich and full'
In the midst of difficulties, the Holy Father continues to pursue the priorities of his pontificate with “consistency and courage,”... Read more
Cardinal Bertone describes Pope's strategy for tackling sexual abuse
The Pope's clear line against sexual abuses of minors will help the Church resolve the "delicate problem” of pedophilia, said... Read more
Italy observes day of prayer on anniversary of Pope's election
Catholics in Italy celebrated the fifth anniversary Benedict XVI becoming the Pope on Monday with a national day of prayer.... Read more
Cardinals treat Pope to lunch for fifth anniversary of his election
The Holy Father celebrated the fifth anniversary of his pontificate on Monday, just after returning to Rome from a busy... Read more
Pope meets with abuse victims in Malta, emphasizes Church's commitment to justice
During a meeting with sexual abuse victims while on his apostolic visit to Malta this weekend, the Holy Father expressed... Read more
Pray to Virgin Mary as ‘Queen of the Family,’ Pope Benedict tells Malta
Together with the faithful in Floriana's Granaries Square, the Holy Father prayed the Regina Coeli in Malta on Sunday. Before... Read more
Cardinal Cooke’s sainthood cause advances as Archbishop Dolan presents case to Pope
Servant of God Cardinal Terence Cooke's cause for sainthood has advanced with the delivery of the relevant documents to the... Read more
At outdoor Mass, Pope exhorts Maltese to share their faith with the world
Our relationship with God provides “the key to our happiness and our human fulfillment," Pope Benedict XVI said at Mass... Read more
Shipwrecks lead to new beginnings, says Pope aboard plane to Malta
Speaking to journalists aboard the flight to Malta on Saturday afternoon, Pope Benedict offered insight into his reasons for choosing... Read more
Pope remembers Czech cardinal with great emotion
Jesuit Cardinal Tomas Spidlik of the Czech Republic died on Friday evening in Rome at the age of 90. The... Read more
Departing for Malta, Pope leaves parting wishes for Italy
As he prepared to depart from Italy's Fiumicino airport for his Apostolic Journey to Malta, the Holy Father sent a... Read more
Pope's travels in next five months of 2010 announced
As the Pope was preparing to leave for Malta Saturday afternoon, an outline of his schedule for the coming five... Read more
'Evil never has the last word,' Benedict XVI reminds Papal Foundation
On Friday, Pope Benedict XVI met with members of the Papal Foundation during their annual pilgrimage to Rome. He thanked... Read more
