Vatican News

Benedict welcomes ecclesial movements as “a sign of hope”

May 30, 2006

VATICAN CITY, MAY 31, 2006 (VIS) – In advance of their June 3rd meeting in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict... Read more

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Pope moved by visit to Poland

May 30, 2006

Benedict XVI dedicated this morning's general audience to a special catechesis on his recently-concluded journey to Poland, "revisiting," together with... Read more

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Eternal flame honoring John Paul II to be lit at Vatican grottos

May 29, 2006

ThisFriday an eternal flame in honor of Pope John Paul II will be lit atthe Vatican grottos, in a ceremony... Read more

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Ecclesial movements satisfy spiritual hunger of thousands, says Cardinal Stafford

May 24, 2006

Referring to Pope Benedict XVI’s upcoming gathering with the different ecclesial movements and associations on Pentecost Sunday, Cardinal James Frances... Read more

The school of faith is not a triumphal march says Pope Benedict in today’s audience

May 23, 2006

The school of faith is not a triumphal march Pope Benedict declared today in his general audience today, as he... Read more

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Holy See unveils new details about Apostolic visit to Poland starting tomorrow

May 23, 2006

Tomorrow, Thursday, Benedict XVI will leave the Vatican on an apostolic trip to Poland, the second of his pontificate following... Read more

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Pope calls for prayers for forthcoming trip to Poland

May 23, 2006

At the end of today's general audience, held in St. Peter's Square, the Pope mentioned his forthcoming apostolic trip to... Read more

Through Sacred Heart , we contemplate mystery of God's love for us, says Pope Benedict

May 22, 2006

On the occasion of  the 50th anniversary of Pope Pius XII's Encyclical "Haurietis aquas" on devotion to the Sacred Heart... Read more

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Teaching faith cannot be reduced to mere transmission of 'things' or body of abstract truths, says Pope Benedict to Canadian Bishops

May 21, 2006

Today, the Canadian Bishops continued  their ad-limina visit. The Holy Father received prelates from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops... Read more

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‘Church encourages believers to love justice and to participate honestly in public and professional life,’ says Pope to new Spanish Ambassador

May 21, 2006

Benedict XVI received today the Letters of Credence of Francisco Vazquez Vazquez, the new Spanish ambassador to the Holy See, as... Read more

Ascension reveals the 'ultimate vocation' of all human beings, says Pope during prayer today

May 21, 2006

At midday today, Benedict XVI appeared at the window of his private study in order to pray the "Regina Coeli"... Read more

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Pope appoints Cardinal Ivan Dias, archbishop of Bombay, India, as prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of People

May 21, 2006

Archbishop of Bombay, Cardinal Ivan Dias, has been appointed Prefect of the Congregation of the Evangelization of the Peoples at... Read more

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Pope calls institutes of consecrated life for a renewed faithfulness to the call of the Spirit

May 21, 2006

At midday today, Benedict XVI received male and female superiors general from institutes of consecrated life and societies of apostolic... Read more

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Founder of Legionaries of Christ invited to a reserved life of penitence and prayer, relinquishing any form of public ministry

May 18, 2006

This morning, a communiqué was released by the Press Office of the Holy See, inviting the Founder of Legionaries of Christ, Fr.... Read more

Legionaries of Christ release declaration following Vatican statement and renew their commitment to serve the Church

May 18, 2006

In response to the Communiqué from the Holy See Press Office regarding the conclusion of the investigation of the accusations... Read more

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Benedict XVI underscores urgent need for tenacious, lasting and shared efforts to promote social justice

May 18, 2006

Today in the Vatican, Benedict XVI received members of the "Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice" Foundation, marking the occasion of an... Read more

By recalling the value of certain ethical principles, we commit no violation of the laicism of the State Pope says to Italian Bishops

May 17, 2006

Pope Benedict received this morning the  participants in the 56th general assembly of the Italian Episcopal Conference,  inviting them to... Read more

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Pope Benedict calls for peace and religious freedom addressing new ambassadors

May 17, 2006

Benedict XVI today received the Letters of Credence of five new ambassadors to the Holy See, encouraging them to strive... Read more

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Vatican recognizes ‘painful situation’ for Christians in Middle East, Turkey

May 17, 2006

The Vatican must move ahead with economic and diplomatic initiatives to support Christians in Muslim-majority countries, said the Holy See... Read more

Peter invites us to "great adventure" of following Christ says Pope

May 16, 2006

This morning, Pope Benedict XVI held his general Audience, in which he recalled Peter’s spiritual journey,  and describing him as ... Read more