Vatican News
Benedict XVI: Man finds himself in the measure in which he lives for God
The Holy Father celebrated mass today, robed in green vestments and a large white pallium, in the plaza in front... Read more
Holy See still interested in the murder case of Cardinal Posadas
Speaking to the Notimex news agency from Rome, Cardinal Juan Sandoval Iñiguez of Guadalajara (Mexico) said the Holy See continues... Read more
Pope, Russian Patriarch could meet within a year
Pope Benedict and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Alexy may hold a historic meeting within a year, Cardinal Walter Kasper, head of... Read more
Slovak Bishops make ad limina visit to the Pope
Today, Pope Benedict XVI addressed further secularization in Eastern Europe with bishops from the Slovak Episcopal conference. As an Eastern... Read more
Pope Benedict celebrates the founding of the Pontifical Council for Culture
Recalling the founding of the Pontifical Council for Culture by the Servant of God John Paul II, the Pope received... Read more
Cardinal Martino announces end of Church’s financial contributions to Amnesty International
In response to the recent decision by Amnesty International to support abortion as a human right, Cardinal Renato Martino, president... Read more
Pope Benedict teaches that true alleviation of poverty is spiritual and material
Aid organizations must bring more than material aid to truly help those in need, said Pope Benedict. They must bring... Read more
True Christians see the Church through eyes of love
More than 30,000 pilgrims enjoyed the sunny weather today as they gathered for Pope Benedict’s Wednesday audience. He centered his... Read more
Pope receives final CELAM document for consideration
On Monday the three presidents of the 5th General Conference of the Latin American Bishops’ Council, which took place in... Read more
Bishop Joseph Kurtz becomes new head of Archdiocese of Lousiville
This morning the Holy Father announced that he has appointed a new archbishop for the Archdiocese of Louisville. The new... Read more
Benedict meets with astronomers calls them to form their faith and reason
This morning Pope Benedict received the faculty and students of the Eleventh Vatican Observatory Summer School in an audience. He... Read more
Pope encourages youth in their discovery of Eucharistic Adoration
Beneath a nearly cloudless blue Roman sky, the Holy Father made his Sunday address to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s... Read more
Pope continues reorganization of Curia--appoints Argentinean and Italian
Pope Benedict XVI appointed Argentinean Archbishop Leonardo Sandri as new Prefect of the Congregation for Oriental Churches, and appointed Archbishop... Read more
Historic meeting between President Bush and Pope Benedict covers wide range
This morning President George W. Bush was received in an audience by Pope Benedict XVI for the first time. The... Read more
Caritas appoints first woman as Secretary General
Members of Caritas International have chosen a new Secretary General and made history in the process. The new Secretary General... Read more
Caritas Internationalis meets with Holy Father
At noon today the Pope spoke to Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of more than 150 aid organizations, about the Christian... Read more
Pope Benedict--Jesus' Incarnation and Presence in the Eucharist confounds the wisdom of men
Christ’s incarnation and presence in the Eucharist “puts into crisis the wisdom of men”. So the Pope spoke this past... Read more
Pius XII, victim of black legend, says Cardinal Bertone
During a presentation of a new biography on Pope Pius XII, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, said the... Read more
Vatican to use solar power for electricity
In an effort to be more environmental, the Vatican has decided that it will begin to use solar energy in... Read more
Cardinal Sandoval: promoters of abortion are “children of darkness”
The archbishop of Guadalajara, Cardinal Juan Sandoval Íñiguez, said he would continue to call those who promote the crime of... Read more
