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“We are proud to be priests,” Vatican’s new Prefect for Clergy writes

Jan 26, 2007

The newly appointed Prefect for the Vatican’s Congregation for Clergy, Cardinal Claudio Hummes, released a letter this week, encouraging the... Read more

Pope Benedict gives the final blessing for Vespers at St. Paul's Outside the Walls

The world needs the strong witness and testimony of Christians, Pope declares

Jan 26, 2007

Presiding at the celebration of vespers Thursday afternoon in the Basilica of St. Paul’s Outside-the-Walls, Pope Benedict XVI challenged all... Read more

Cardinal Bertone emphasizes the efforts of Pope Pius XII to save Jews during the Holocaust

Jan 25, 2007

During the presentation of a new book chronicling the “anonymous heroes” who worked against the Holocaust during World War II,... Read more

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Vatican official condemns “self-genocide” of human race

Jan 25, 2007

The president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Bishop Elio Sgreccia, denounced this week the different attacks on human life... Read more

Help the faithful rediscover the daily importance of Sacred Scripture, Pope instructs Synod of Bishops

Jan 25, 2007

At midday today, the Holy Father received members of the ordinary council of the Synod of Bishops, who are currently... Read more

The Pope and Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dang

New era of relations between the Holy See and Vietnam begins

Jan 25, 2007

This morning Pope Benedict XVI received Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dang of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.  The meeting is... Read more

Pope Benedict looks over the Papyrus Bodmer, as Frank, Sally, and Elizabeth Hannah look on   (Photo - L'Osservatore Romano)

Holy Father thrilled upon receiving New Testament manuscript

Jan 24, 2007

Pope Benedict XVI expressed his gratitude and profound satisfaction upon receiving a papyrus containing one of the earliest known transcriptions... Read more

Media must contribute to the formation of children, not the corruption, Pope Benedict affirms

Jan 24, 2007

Today, on the Feast of St. Francis de Sales, Patron of Journalists, the Vatican made public Pope Benedict XVI’s message... Read more

Pope reveals outlook on Ecumenical dialogue

Jan 24, 2007

For a second week Pope Benedict XVI dedicated his Wednesday General Audience to the theme of Christian Unity.  The Holy... Read more

Cardinal Walter Kasper

Progress towards Christian unity being made, Cardinal Kasper says

Jan 23, 2007

Cardinal Walter Kasper, President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, said at a Vatican press briefing today that... Read more

New book by John Paul II’s personal secretary says retirement was discussed

Jan 23, 2007

Pope John Paul II’s former personal secretary will release his new book this week on his experience as the late... Read more

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John Paul II's beatification process advancing well

Jan 22, 2007

The cause for beatification for Pope John Paul II is advancing well, says the late pontiff’s personal secretary, Cardinal Stanislaw... Read more

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Pope concerned over damage to Bucharest cathedral due to construction nearby

Jan 22, 2007

Meeting with the new Romanian ambassador to the Holy See, Pope Benedict XVI expressed concern on Saturday about damage being... Read more

Pope greets first ambassador of primarily Orthodox Montenegro

Jan 22, 2007

Today in the Vatican, the Holy Father received the Letters of Credence of Antun Sbutega, the first ambassador of Montenegro... Read more

Benedict says all are called to take part in prayer for Christian unity

Jan 22, 2007

On Sunday Pope Benedict XVI commented on the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which is taking place Janurary 18-25. ... Read more

Holy Father to address the Church in China

Jan 20, 2007

The Press Office of the Holy See has made public a communication which honors the many bishops, priests, and faithful... Read more

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Pope calls all Christians to be courageous in preaching the Gospel

Jan 19, 2007

This morning in the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI received an ecumenical delegation from Finland, reminding them that Christians must be... Read more

Quality of clergy depends on the seriousness of their formation, Pope reminds

Jan 19, 2007

The Holy Father today received the superiors and students of the diocesan seminary of Rome, the "Almo Collegio Capranica," on... Read more

Muslims and Christians must reject violence and work together for peace, Pope tells new Turkish ambassador

Jan 19, 2007

Greeting the new ambassador of Turkey to the Holy See in the Vatican this morning, Pope Benedict recalled his recent... Read more

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Vatican reaches out to travelers, plans for mobile chapels on European highways

Jan 18, 2007

The Catholic Church intends to reach out to those who make their living by traveling the roads and highways and... Read more