Vatican News
Through Sacred Heart , we contemplate mystery of God's love for us, says Pope Benedict
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Pope Pius XII's Encyclical "Haurietis aquas" on devotion to the Sacred Heart... Read more
Teaching faith cannot be reduced to mere transmission of 'things' or body of abstract truths, says Pope Benedict to Canadian Bishops
Today, the Canadian Bishops continued their ad-limina visit. The Holy Father received prelates from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops... Read more
‘Church encourages believers to love justice and to participate honestly in public and professional life,’ says Pope to new Spanish Ambassador
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
At midday today, Benedict XVI appeared at the window of his private study in order to pray the "Regina Coeli"... Read more
Pope appoints Cardinal Ivan Dias, archbishop of Bombay, India, as prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of People
Archbishop of Bombay, Cardinal Ivan Dias, has been appointed Prefect of the Congregation of the Evangelization of the Peoples at... Read more
Pope calls institutes of consecrated life for a renewed faithfulness to the call of the Spirit
At midday today, Benedict XVI received male and female superiors general from institutes of consecrated life and societies of apostolic... Read more
Founder of Legionaries of Christ invited to a reserved life of penitence and prayer, relinquishing any form of public ministry
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
In response to the Communiqué from the Holy See Press Office regarding the conclusion of the investigation of the accusations... Read more
Benedict XVI underscores urgent need for tenacious, lasting and shared efforts to promote social justice
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
Pope Benedict received this morning the participants in the 56th general assembly of the Italian Episcopal Conference, inviting them to... Read more
Pope Benedict calls for peace and religious freedom addressing new ambassadors
Benedict XVI today received the Letters of Credence of five new ambassadors to the Holy See, encouraging them to strive... Read more
Vatican recognizes ‘painful situation’ for Christians in Middle East, Turkey
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
This morning, Pope Benedict XVI held his general Audience, in which he recalled Peter’s spiritual journey, and describing him as ... Read more
Pope Benedict asks for prayers for forthcoming trip to Poland.
During today's general audience, held in St. Peter's Square, the Pope addressed some words to Polish pilgrims, expressing joy over... Read more
Vatican denies alleged “scandal” of official and announces it will take legal action
The Press office of the Vatican released a strong message this Sunday Morning, strongly denying charges of a scandal, in... Read more
Benedict XVI recalls miraculous saving of Pope John Paul II in assassination attempt
During the Sunday Angelus he presided over this morning, Pope Benedict recalled today the apparitions in Fatima and the prophecy... Read more
Believers are called to open their arms and hearts to everyone, whatever their country of origin, says Pope
“Christians must particularly open their hearts to the lowliest and the poorest, in whom Christ Himself is especially present,” Pope... Read more
Hong Kong cardinal chides: Chinese government has no right to ordain bishops
The Bishop of Hong Kong, Cardinal Joseph Zen, reminded the Chinese government his week that it has no real authority... Read more
Vatican prepares for anniversaries of first Fatima appearance, JPII assassination attempt on Saturday
Officials at the Vatican are preparing to recognize two major anniversaries tomorrow. May 13th marks both the 89th anniversary of... Read more
Pope stresses concerns in meeting with Venezuelan president
In a day marked by strong words, Pope Benedict XVI met today with Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, to whom he... Read more
