Vatican News
Benedict issues challenge to leaders at the G8 Summit
Today marks the start of the G8 summit that is being held in Heiligendamm, Germany. At the end of the... Read more
President of Mexico meets with Pope, renews invitation to visit
This morning the Pope received Felipe Calderon Hinojosa, the president of Mexico in an audience. He also met with the... Read more
Cardinal Bertone shows original letter containing third secret of Fatima on TV
Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, showed the original letter from Sister Lucia containing the third secret of Fatima,... Read more
Cardinal Bertone announces Latin Mass to be universally authorized “soon”
In an interview published this Sunday by the Italian Catholic daily “Avvenire”, the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone,... Read more
Pope Canonizes first saint from Malta and three others
On Holy Trinity Sunday, thousands of pilgrims and faithful came to St. Peter's Square for the canonization of four new... Read more
Vatican official positive about Turkey joining EU
The Vatican is in favor of Turkey joining the EU, said Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone on Wednesday in... Read more
Benedict receives ambassadors, explains proper role of religion in society
Five more ambassadors were received by the Holy See today. In receiving the new representatives, Benedict XVI took the opportunity... Read more
Pope visits Vatican City's administrative headquarters
Yesterday afternoon Benedict XVI visited the Palace of the Governorate, which houses various offices responsible for the administration and governance... Read more
Pope Benedict appoints Canadian as coadjutor Archbishop of Vancouver
This morning the Vatican made public the appointment of Archbishop Michael Miller by Pope Benedict XVI to be the coadjutor... Read more
Holy See announces diplomatic ties with United Arab Emirates
The Holy See and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the establishment of diplomatic relations today. The creation of a... Read more
Humility is the mark of a theologian
Speaking about the theologian Tertullian at the general audience today, Benedict XVI offered his insights on the necessity of humility... Read more
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Pope: Christianity Always Enters Into Dialogue with the Culture of Its Time
In his general audience today, Benedict XVI resumed his series of catecheses on leading figures of the early Church, turning... Read more
Benedict XVI sends donation to poor of Ivory Coast
Pope Benedict XVI has sent a donation to the Ivory Coast to help the poor with their basic necessities.The Pope’s... Read more
UN food agency says they count on Catholics to do their work
The head of the United Nations World Food Program thanked the Pope and the Vatican for the ongoing support her... Read more
Benedict XVI calls the Church to re-launch its missionary activity
In anticipation of World Mission Sunday, the Holy Father released his message on missions today. Benedict’s call to the Church... Read more
“Benedict XVI is no longer a new Pope,” Italian media says
Several Italian media outlets, including some that are not usually friendly to the Holy Father, have acknowledged that Pope Benedict... Read more
Cardinal Bertone reveals Curial restructring
After careful evaluation of the merger between the Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue and the Pontifical Council for Culture, the... Read more
Benedict XVI confirms head of Syro-Malankar church
This morning in the Vatican, the Pope received His Beatitude Issac Cleemis Thottunkal, major archbishop of Trivandrum of the Syro-Malankars,... Read more
Pope Benedict reminds the Church of her origins and her mission
On an overcast, humid Pentecost Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI met with thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square to... Read more
Holy Father appoints US prelates and head of K of C
Today the Holy Father appointed Carl Anderson, the head of the Knights of Columbus, and his wife Dorian to the Pontifical... Read more
