Vatican News

Pope calls St. Andrew a link to the Eastern Churches

Jun 13, 2006

Today, in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict XVI reflected on the life of St.Andrew the Apostle, brother of St. Peter,... Read more

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Dutch Priest to be named “Blessed” in Brazil

Jun 13, 2006

The Vatican Information Service announced today that Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints,... Read more

God is an infinite communion of love, Benedict says

Jun 11, 2006

With a crowd of thousands gathered in St. Peter’s square for the praying of the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Benedict... Read more

Promoting family is essential for development of society

Jun 8, 2006

Holy See Secretary of State, Cardinal Angelo Sodano, speaking on behalf of the Holy Father, sent a message today to... Read more

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Philadelphia looses one Auxiliary Bishop gains another

Jun 7, 2006

The Holy Father today appointed a new Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and appointed a current Auxiliary as... Read more

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World conference in Rome to address stem cell use in therapeutic research

Jun 6, 2006

The International Federation of Catholic Medical Associations and the Pontifical Academy for Life will hold a World Meeting on the... Read more

Pope speaks on the Primacy of Peter

Jun 6, 2006

Pope Benedict spoke today on the foundation of the Catholic Church upon the rock represented by St. Peter the Apostle,... Read more

Young must see in the Church a friend, not an obstacle, Pope says

Jun 5, 2006

The Church and its teaching must be presented to the youth as a friend and not as an obstacle to... Read more

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New Vatican document reiterates marriage as the only appropriate place for human procreation

Jun 5, 2006

The family is the only natural and truly human context for procreation. That is the core message of a document... Read more

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Three new auxiliaries for Brooklyn

Jun 5, 2006

Pope Benedict XVI has named three new auxiliary bishops for the Diocese of Brooklyn. Read more

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Unity in diversity essential for proclaiming Christ, says Peruvian founder

Jun 4, 2006

Making remarks during a prayer service in St. Peter’s Square on Satuday evening Luis Fernando Figari, founder of the Christian... Read more

Holy Father encourages, challenges ecclesial movements

Jun 4, 2006

Pope Benedict XVI met with more than 400,000 representatives of new ecclesial movements and communities during a Saturday evening celebration... Read more

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Pope: Holy Spirit rebuilds bridge between earth and heaven

Jun 4, 2006

(VIS)This morning, on the Solemnity of Pentecost, Pope Benedict XVI presidedat Mass in St. Peter's Square. The Mass, concelebrated by... Read more

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Top Vatican official says Church in China seeks freedom, not privileges

Jun 1, 2006

The Vatican’s top foreign-policy official told Italian reporters this week the Catholic Church in China is not seeking privileges, but... Read more

Missionary activity flows from love Benedict says

Jun 1, 2006

Pope Benedict XVI released today a message in preparation for the upcoming 80th World Mission Day which will be celebrated... Read more

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Pope calls future Vatican diplomats to sanctity

Jun 1, 2006

Speaking this morning to candidates for the diplomatic service of the Holy See, Pope Benedict XVI encouraged devotion to the... Read more

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Journalists to be communicators inspired by the Gospel Pope says

Jun 1, 2006

This morning in the Vatican, Benedict XVI received a group of 1,200 journalists and technicians from the communications media group... Read more

Mary leads always to Jesus Pope reminds

May 31, 2006

The Holy Father marked the end of the month of May yesterday evening, participating in a traditional Marian procession. The... Read more

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Pastors of the Church may need to sacrifice their own lives Benedict says

May 31, 2006

Pope Benedict XVI told a group of bishops today that they are called to a total commitment to service even... Read more

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Holy Father greets American Patrons of the Arts

May 31, 2006

This morning Pope Benedict XVI greeted a group of Americans on pilgrimage to celebrate the five hundredth anniversary of the... Read more