Vatican News
Sacred music safeguards tradition of the Church and is of greater value than any other art, Pope says
During a visit on Saturday to the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music, Pope Benedict XVI called on the Church’s leaders... Read more
Vatican suspends official over reports of homosexual acts
The director of the Holy See’s Press Office, Father Federico Lombardi, confirmed this weekend that a Vatican official has been... Read more
Salvation brings more than health, it gives you a new life, says Pope Benedict
Yesterday at noon, Pope Benedict XVI appeared at the window of his study to pray the Angelus with thousands of... Read more
Pope appeals for release of two priests abducted in Iraq
Pope Benedict launched an appeal for two priests who were kidnapped in Mosul, Iraq following yesterday's Angelus prayers. Read more
Pope Benedict XVI opens his house to the world
At the reopening of the Bronze Door of the Apostolic Palace today, Pope Benedict had a message for the world. “The... Read more
Russian Orthodox walk out of ecumenical talks
The delegation of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Moscow has walked out of a joint session of Catholic and Orthodox theologians... Read more
World Meeting of Families to be held in Mexico City, Pope writes letter
The Holy Father has written a letter to Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Trujillo, president of the Pontifical Council for the Family,... Read more
Muslim leaders write to Pope, Cardinal Tauran calls letter a “very encouraging sign”
More than 130 Muslim leaders, politicians, and scholars have addressed a letter to Pope Benedict XVI in an attempt to... Read more
Archbishop Migliore addresses the UN on the Peace-building Commission
Archbishop Celestino Migliore, Holy See permanent observer to the United Nations in New York, yesterday addressed the 62nd Session of... Read more
Halt embryonic stem-cell research and protect human life, insists the Pope
Pope Benedict issued a plea to all scientists today to stop using human embryos for research because it violates their God-given... Read more
No cost is too high to pay for remaining faithful to the truth, proclaims the Pope
Today Pope Benedict XVI received the letters of credence of South Korea’s new ambassador to the Holy See. The Holy... Read more
Pope Benedict pledges full support for peace efforts between the Koreas
The Pope turned his attention today to the efforts aimed at promoting peace on the Korean peninsula and lent his full support... Read more
Archbishop Cordes to meet with Patriarch Alexy II in Moscow
Archbishop Paul Josef Cordes, president of the Pontifical Council "Cor Unum," will pay a visit to Patriarch Alexy II in... Read more
Pope Benedict receives #16 jersey from soccer team AC Ancona
At today’s General Audience, the soccer team AC Ancona, was received by Pope Benedict and presented him with a number... Read more
2008 calendar with pictures of Benedict XVI on sale at the Vatican
This week the Photographic Service of the Holy See, which is operated by L’Osservatore Romano, released the 2008 picture calendar... Read more
Residents of Italian Alps give Holy Father 115 foot-tall Christmas tree
Five towns in the Italian Alps have sent a 115 foot-tall Italian fir tree to Benedict XVI to be used... Read more
Vatican spokesman denies ownership of Italian soccer team
It seems as though the Italian bishops, despite their love of soccer, have not purchased the Italian club AC Ancona,... Read more
Religions can overcome the clash of civilizations says Vatican envoy to UN
The necessity of religious freedom and cooperation between religions were among several themes stressed by the Holy See's Secretary for... Read more
Pope’s message to athletes: Let sports help you develop an inner harmony between body and spirit
On Saturday morning in the Vatican, Benedict XVI received members of the Austrian alpine ski team. He pointed out to... Read more
Keep St. Peter’s Basilica a place of prayer and adoration, says Benedict XVI
At noon today the Pope received Archbishop Angelo Comastri, the archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica, and those who work with... Read more
