Vatican News
Six priests ordained bishops by Pope Benedict on the Feast of the Archangels
On Saturday in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Benedict XVI ordained six priests as bishops and spoke about how they should... Read more
I hope for a peaceful solution and give my assurances of intense prayer, says Pope about Myanmar
Yesterday afternoon when he had finished reciting the Angelus, Pope Benedict said that he hoped that a peaceful solution can... Read more
Benedict XVI’s prayer intentions for the month of October
Pope Benedict's intentions for the month of October are focused on the theme of bearing witness. They are as follows... Read more
Holy Father’s Angelus on the proper use of riches
The Holy Father gave his angelus address today on the theme of today’s Gospel: “The rich man symbolizes the iniquitous... Read more
Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue issues letter for end of Ramadan
Every year the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue issues a message to all Muslims at the end of Ramadan, the... Read more
Vatican officials deny claims John Paul II rejected medical care
Vatican officials have strongly denied claims by an Italian doctor that John Paul II hastened his own death by “refusing”... Read more
Paul VI led Church through difficult times with evangelical wisdom, Pope says
During difficult times of profound change, Paul VI provided a “precious service” to the Church and the world with evangelical... Read more
John Paul II’s "relics" not for sale, officials say
The postulator of the cause for beatification of Pope John Paul II has clarified that free prayer cards accompanied by a... Read more
The Gospel must reach all of society not just the poor, says Pope Benedict
The Holy Father traveled to the Vatican from his summer house in Castelgandolfo this morning for his weekly General Audience,... Read more
Monsignor to UN: we have a “grave responsibility to protect the environment”
Monsignor Pietro Parolin, the Under-Secretary for Relations with States, delivered a speech to the UN stressing that "everyone, without exception,... Read more
Holy See to organize conference “Woman and Man: The Totality of that which is Human”
The Pontifical Council for the Laity will organize a conference on February 7-9, 2008, entitled, “Woman and Man: The Totality... Read more
Vatican rejects woman's claim to have received Marian apparitions
The Vatican has rejected the appeals of a British woman for formal recognition of her community and her claims that... Read more
European Heritage Days theme: “Europe a shared heritage. The continent’s Christian roots”
The Holy See announced today that it will participate in the "European Heritage Days," an initiative promoted by the Council... Read more
Vatican opens new Stamp and Coin Museum
This morning the opening ceremony was held for the new Philatelic and Numismatic (Stamp and Coin) Museum of Vatican City... Read more
Pope calls for greater dialogue for Ukrainian bishops
Pope Benedict XVI addressed the bishops of the Ukrainian Episcopal Conference as they completed their “ad limina” visit and offered... Read more
Pope denounces violence carried out in the name of God
During a meeting on September 21 meeting with members of Italy’s Centrist Democrat International (IDC) political party at Castelgandolfo, Pope... Read more
Pope to politicians: strive to prevent spread of ideologies that cast a shadow on the truth
Pope Benedict XVI called on politicians this week to strive to prevent the dissemination of ideologies that cast a shadow... Read more
Pope Benedict—Life is always a choice between God and Satan, between love and selfishness.
On Sunday morning, Pope Benedict XVI paid a visit to Velletri, Italy where he presided over Mass and gave a... Read more
Pope Benedict gives newly ordained bishops key to success for their mission
On Saturday morning at Pope Benedict’s summer house in Castelgandolfo, he received the bishops who have been ordained over the... Read more
Holy Father urges conversion in our use of material goods
From Castelgandolfo today, the Holy Father encouraged Christians to look out for the needy and homeless, to use worldly goods... Read more
