Vatican News
Middle East synod document to be published during papal visit to Cyprus
The Holy See has released the details of Pope Benedict XVI's Apostolic Journey to Cyprus for June. During Benedict XVI's... Read more
Pope offers condolences, prayers for Polish people after plane crash
The Holy Father expressed his sorrow over the death of Polish President Lech Kaczynski and those accompanying him on a... Read more
Peruvian reporter denounces witch hunt against Catholic Church
Peruvian reporter Martha Meier recently published an article in the newspaper El Comercio denouncing the “witch hunt against the Catholic... Read more
Fr. Lombardi reflects on Church's efforts to assist abuse victims
How can we "stay the course" after Holy Week in regard to sexual abuses? Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi asked... Read more
Pope Benedict, resting after Easter, catches a movie
While resting up at Castel Gandolfo, the Holy Father will be taking the time to catch a film on Friday.... Read more
Vatican rebuffs claim Pope blocked Fr. Maciel investigation
"It's paradoxal - and for informed people ridiculous - to attribute to Cardinal Ratzinger the reponsibility of covering-up or concealing... Read more
Christian Youth association organizing sit-ins to support Pope
Italy's Gioventu Cristiana (Christian Youth) association is organizing a national demonstration in major cities across the country "to say 'enough'... Read more
Sins of priests cannot be applied to entire Church, cardinal says of abuses
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Dean of the College of Cardinals, voiced his support and solidarity with Pope Benedict on Tuesday. The... Read more
Pope Benedict exhorts all Christians to proclaim 'He is Risen!'
“Christ is truly risen!” exclaimed the Holy Father again from St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday. The Pope spoke to pilgrims... Read more
Holy See confirms sexually abusive Norwegian bishop no longer ministering
Fr. Federico Lombardi released a statement from the Holy See’s Press Office confirming the report by a Norwegian television network... Read more
Archbishop Gomez appointed to Archdiocese of LA
This morning the Holy Father appointed current San Antonio Archbishop Jose H. Gomez as Coadjutor Archbishop of Los Angeles, California,... Read more
Bishops around the world speak out in support of Pope Benedict XVI
Catholic leaders from around the world have expressed solidarity with the Pope in a united response to attempts by some... Read more
We must seek to be messengers of God's love, declares Pope on Easter Monday
Pope Benedict prayed the Regina Caeli on Easter Monday from the Pontifical residence at Castel Gandolfo, where he traveled following... Read more
Risen Christ opens for a us a completely new future says the Pope at Easter Mass
Presiding the Easter Sunday on a cloudy morning in Rome, Pope Benedict XVI shared the joy of the resurrection with... Read more
Pope at Easter vigil: Jesus shows that cure for death does exist
Pope Benedict XVI presided this Saturday evening the Easter Vigil at the Vatican Basilica, and during the homily he highlighted... Read more
New story trying to implicate Pope Benedict is 'misleading,' says the Vatican
Vatican Press Office Director, Fr. Federico Lombardi, has issued a statement regarding a story released on Holy Saturday by the... Read more
Pope Benedict at the Way of the Cross: May Jesus help us overcome evil with good
During an emotional Way of the Cross celebrated on Good Friday evening at the Coliseum in Rome, Pope Benedict prayed... Read more
Good Friday Service at the Vatican: Jesus redeems us from senseless violence
During the Good Friday service at the Vatican Basilica, the preacher of the Pontifical Household, Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa OFM Cap.,... Read more
Pope at Supper of the Lord Mass: Church’s preaching will not fail throughout history
Presiding this evening his second Mass of the day at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the Mass that commemorates... Read more
Benedict XVI meets with Haitian earthquake survivors
At the conclusion of Wednesday's general audience in St. Peter's Square, Pope Benedict XVI personally met with a group of... Read more
