Vatican News
French nun in John Paul’s beatification process identified
The previously anonymous French nun, who may have received a miraculous cure from God by the prayers of Pope John... Read more
Holy See “disappointed” after Israeli delegation cancels meeting
The Press Office of the Holy See released a brief statement expressing its regret after the Israeli delegation to the... Read more
Authentic teaching of Christ is imparted by way of the bishops, Holy Father reminds
Addressing the more than 20,000 people crowded into St. Peter’s Square for today’s General Audience, Pope Benedict continued his catechesis... Read more
Catechesis, clergy discipline, vocations urgent challenges facing Church in Italy says Cardinal Bertone
In a letter to the new president of the Bishops’ Conference of Italy, Archbishop Angelo Bagnasco, the Vatican Secretary of... Read more
States must support and enable families in protecting their children, Archbishop tells U.N.
Made public today was an address given by Archbishop Silvano M. Tomasi C.S., Holy See permanent observer to the United... Read more
Holy See makes public Pope's letter to outgoing Italian bishops chief
Benedict XVI has sent a Letter to Cardinal Camillo Ruini thanking him for his long service as president of the... Read more
Holy See issues Pope Benedict’s liturgical schedule for Holy Week
The Press Office of the Holy See made public today the schedule for all the liturgical events of Holy Week... Read more
Pope Benedict lauds work of Communion and Liberation movement
At midday Saturday in St. Peter's Square, the Pope met with more than 80,000 people from 50 countries who are... Read more
Christianity created the European identity, Pope Benedict says
Benedict XVI received cardinals, bishops, parliamentarians and other participants in a congress promoted by the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences... Read more
Holy See would not support EU expansion that threatens Christianity
The Vatican’s top foreign diplomat, Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, said the Holy See would not support any expansion policy of the... Read more
Hidden event of the Annunciation marks most profound change for humanity, Pope says
Greeting thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square on this, the last Sunday of March, Pope Benedict XVI used... Read more
Pastoral health care a sign of the closeness of God and his love, Pope says
Today in the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI received participants in the plenary session of the Pontifical Council for Health Pastoral... Read more
Cardinal Bertone: main objective of Benedict XVI is recovery of Christian identity
The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, said this week that “the main objective of the Magisterium and ministry... Read more
Don King gets front row seat for Pope’s general audience
Don King was front row at Pope Benedict XVI's weekly General Audience in St. Peter’s Square yesterday. The eccentric boxing... Read more
Pope Benedict sends prayers and condolences to people of Russia
Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B., has sent a telegram of condolence, in the name of the Holy Father,... Read more
Cause of canonization of German man who opposed Nazis moves forward
After thirteen months of work, the diocesan phase of the cause of canonization of Josef Mayr-Nusser, who was a leader... Read more
St. Justin was a witness to the eternal truth which is Christ, Pope says at Audience
Continuing his catechesis on the important Saints of the early Church this Wednesday, Pope Benedict XVI spoke to some 25,000... Read more
Reports of miracles attributed to John Paul just keep coming, official says
The investigation into three possible miracles attributed to Pope John Paul II are currently underway and dozens of reports of... Read more
Holy See and Chief Rabbi of Israel: State should never limit religious freedom
The Holy See's Commission for Religious Relations with the Jews and the Chief Rabbinate of Israel's Delegation for Relations with... Read more
Silenced theologian foretold disobedience of Vatican order
Various websites have published a letter from Liberation Theology proponent Father Jon Sobrino, SJ, sent last December to the Father... Read more
