Vatican News
Vatican: Letter endorsing abuse cover-up shows why Curia was reformed
Late Thursday afternoon, Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi released a statement about a letter from 2001 in which a cardinal appears to... Read more
Vatican health minister, hospital chaplains on pilgrimage to Lourdes
Members of the Pontifical Council for Health Care and a diverse group of hospital chaplains from all over the globe... Read more
Pope spends birthday in the Vatican, prepares for Malta
Just one day before his first Apostolic Journey for 2010, Pope Benedict XVI is celebrating his 83rd birthday today. This... Read more
Cardinal Ruini speaks on Pope Benedict and 'cleaning' of the Church
This "isn't the first time the Church has suffered," Cardinal Camillo Ruini said as he reflected on the current state... Read more
Before attacks of the world, penance is a necessary grace, Pope Benedict says
"We must obey God instead of men," said the Holy Father in a memorable address to members of the Pontifical... Read more
Cardinal Hummes calls priests to Rome to close Year for Priests
"Come to Rome and God will bless you," the prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy Cardinal Claudio Hummes wrote... Read more
Benedict XVI emphasizes Real Presence of Jesus in Eucharist
That "Jesus Christ continues alive and truly present in the consecrated host and the chalice" is the central point of... Read more
Vatican paper says Beatles don't need absolution
On Wednesday, L’Osservatore Romano (LOR) followed up on an article from last Saturday’s edition which paid homage to the legacy... Read more
Beatification dates set for three Spaniards, three Italians and a Pole
The Holy See has announced the official dates for the upcoming beatifications of seven European candidates for sainthood. Three Spaniards,... Read more
Fr. Lombardi: Bertone's linkage of pedophilia and homosexuality refers to cases in priesthood
The relationship Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone spoke of in Chile this week between pedophilia and homosexuality refers to documented cases within... Read more
Pope calls for solidarity after earthquake in China
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck western China on Wednesday morning, leaving hundreds dead and thousands injured. The Holy Father called... Read more
Voice of the Good Shepherd should be heard in priests, says Pope
Pope Benedict XVI dedicated his weekly catechesis to the priestly duty of teaching the faith at today's General Audience. He told... Read more
Vatican spokesman: Atheist campaign to arrest Pope is publicity stunt
Dismissing an atheist campaign to arrest Pope Benedict XVI as “a stunt to get public attention,” Vatican spokesman Fr. Frederico... Read more
Vatican announces members of Medjugorje commission
Today the Vatican announced the individual members of the commission created by the Holy See to investigate the alleged apparitions... Read more
Head of Italian bishops praises Pope's efforts to cleanse the Church
Pope Benedict XVI is leading a “self-examination” of the Church to rid it of the individuals who are responsible for... Read more
Vatican prefect says religion in schools is the tool for understanding others
Last week at the 15th European Forum for the Teaching of Religion, the prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education,... Read more
Pope reflects on Pius XII's role in history after biographical film
Following his Saturday matinee viewing of a fictional film about Pius XII, the Holy Father commented that such films can... Read more
Pontiff grieves with Polish people over crash victims
After the Regina Coeli prayer on Sunday, the Holy Father repeated his condolences to the "beloved Polish nation" for the... Read more
Thousands visit Shroud of Turin on opening weekend
Saturday morning saw the first visitors enter the Cathedral of Turin, taking advantage of a rare opportunity to view the... Read more
Church's mission is to announce God's merciful love, teaches Pope Benedict
The Holy Father welcomed Divine Mercy Sunday from the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, focusing his address before the Marian... Read more
