Vatican News
Stir up in young people the desire to serve common good, Bertone says
In a message to the participants of the 22nd National Congress of the Italian Catholic Union of Middle School Teachers,... Read more
Vatican intervenes in attempt to save Romanian cathedral from damage
The Vatican has requested authorities in Romania to immediately suspend the construction of a 19-story office tower next to the... Read more
Pope calls all to the God who comes among mankind
Presiding at the first prayer service for the season of Advent, Pope Benedict XVI recalled that God is a God... Read more
Prefect for Clergy clarifies statements on celibacy
Following the rapid dissemination of a quote printed by the Brazilian press this weekend, the newly appointed Prefect of the... Read more
Benedict XVI recalls trip to Turkey, reminds Christians that Advent is a time of hope
Prior to praying the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI briefly recalled last week’s trip to Turkey, expressing his thanks... Read more
Vatican reacts to illicit Chinese ordination
The Vatican reacted this weekend to the decision of the Chinese government to ordain another Catholic bishop without Vatican approval. ... Read more
Greek Orthodox leader to make first official visit to Pope
The Vatican announced what could be a major breakthrough in ecumenical relations between the Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox Churches. ... Read more
Sundays are the “primordial nucleus” of the liturgical year, Pope affirms
Pope Benedict XVI has sent a message to Cardinal Francis Arinze ahead of the Congregation for Divine Worship’s study day... Read more
Vatican spokesman says question of Turkish entry into EU doesn’t involve Holy See
In response to comments by Turkey’s Prime Minister, Tayyip Erdogan, on the possibility of Turkish entry into the EU, Vatican... Read more
Pope not worried about today’s al-Qaeda statement against him
Vatican spokesman, Fr. Federico Lombardi, SJ, told the Italian press today that Pope Benedict XVI is not worried about a... Read more
Regensburg will have a positive influence on papal visit to Turkey, Vatican official says
The Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, said he was confident the Turkish people, “will not fail... Read more
Love and Truth “knock at the door of the heart and mind,” Pope Benedict affirms
Speaking on the Solemnity of Christ King yesterday in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict XVI affirmed that men and women... Read more
Turkish Prime Minister Changes Schedule to receive Pope Benedict XVI
The Holy See announced today that the Prime Minister of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will meet with Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Vatican announces Papal visit to mosque, as Turks continue to protest
In what is being reported as an attempt to “ease Muslim anger” by the Turkish press, Pope Benedict XVI will... Read more
Vatican not opposed to Turkey entering EU, Holy See confirms
In an interview with Turkish press yesterday, Fr. Federico Lombardi, S.J., the Director of the Holy See Press Office reiterated... Read more
Pope sends message to Turkish people, asks for prayers prior to trip
Following his Sunday address and the praying of the Angelus, Pope Benedict XVI sent special greetings to the people of... Read more
Christian art can serve as evangelization tool for non-believers, Pope says
Pope Benedict XVI discussed last night, how Christian art, especially that found in the Vatican Museums, can appeal to those... Read more
Pope Benedict emphasizes value of sick and infirm in society
Pope Benedict XVI advocated today the integration of the sick into a society overly concerned with physical beauty, health, and... Read more
Pope receives Anglican chief, offers challenge on episcopal ordinations
Receiving Archbishop Rowan Williams, the head of the Anglican Church, Pope Benedict XVI offered words of welcome today, but challenged... Read more
Holy Father and Archbishop of Canterbury sign common declaration
Following their private meeting this morning, the Pope and the archbishop of Canterbury signed a Common Declaration in the presence... Read more
