Vatican News
Apostolic visit to Legionaries of Christ to begin July 15
After the announcement on March 31 that Pope Benedict XVI had ordered an Apostolic Visitation of the Legionaries of Christ, many... Read more
Pope accepts resignation of Uruguayan bishop accused of sexual misconduct
Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop Francisco Domingo Barbosa Da Silveira of Minas in Uruguay, in accord... Read more
Holy Father explains mission and meaning of priestly ministry
At the general audience in St. Peter’s Square this morning, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of the Year for Priests, laying... Read more
Benedict XVI urges state aid for victims of extortion
As typically done following his Wednesday general audience address, Pope Benedict gave public greetings to groups who were present. Today... Read more
Holy Father’s social encyclical to be released July 7
The Vatican has announced that Pope Benedict’s third encyclical, “Caritas in veritate” (Charity in Truth) will be presented on Tuesday,... Read more
Pope praying for reconciliation around the world in July
For the month of July, Pope Benedict XVI has chosen two prayer intentions that focus on unity and reconciliation throughout... Read more
True culture of peace is born of charity, says Cardinal Bertone
Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, said last week the true culture of peace is born out of the... Read more
Be faithful witnesses to Christ amidst trials, Pope tells Vietnamese bishops
Pope Benedict XVI received bishops on Saturday from the Episcopal Conference of Vietnam who have just completed their "ad limina"... Read more
Pope Benedict praying for injured and dead in train explosion
Upon learning that a freight train derailed and exploded Monday night in northern Italy, Pope Benedict expressed his sorrow and... Read more
Pope reminds new archbishops of their role as shepherds
On yesterday's Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Pope Benedict XVI bestowed the pallium, a narrow circular woolen band signifying authority, upon... Read more
No room for pedophiles in priestly ministry, says Cardinal Hummes
The prefect for the Congregation for the Clergy, Cardinal Claudio Hummes, said last week pedophilia is a “terrible crime” that... Read more
Pope Benedict sums up Pauline Year as Year for Priests begins
On Sunday Pope Benedict XVI addressed thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the recitation of the Angelus... Read more
Italian newspaper reveals key paragraphs from Pope's upcoming social encyclical
The upcoming social encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI "Caritas in veritate" - Charity in truth - will bear the date... Read more
Cardinal Montezemolo reflects on closing of Pauline Year
Cardinal Andrea Cordero Lanza di Montezemolo, archpriest of the papal basilica of St. Paul's Outside-the-Walls in Rome, held a briefing... Read more
Vatican newspaper comments on popular impact of Michael Jackson's death
"But, will he actually be dead?" asks the headline of L'Osservatore Romano, the day after Michael Jackson died of a... Read more
Benedict XVI restates appeal for end to Holy Land conflict
At a Thursday meeting of organizations dedicated to providing aid to the Eastern Churches, Pope Benedict XVI reiterated his call... Read more
Vatican announces Pope 'available' for Obama visit
The director of the Vatican press office, Fr. Federico Lombardi, has confirmed that the Pope is available to meet with... Read more
Pope Benedict explains why he created Year for Priests
During Wednesday's general audience address to 30,000 people in St. Peter's Square, Pope Benedict XVI focused his remarks on why... Read more
As Year for Priests begins, Pope prepares to close Pauline Year
Right now the Church is in a period of liturgical overlap, with the Year for Priests having begun last Friday... Read more
Only Christ can transform evil of suffering, Pope tells hospital patients
During his trip to San Giovanni Rotondo yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI visited patients and staff at a hospital founded by... Read more
