Vatican News
Vatican warns against ‘inclusive’ ideology in education
Last week Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, the Holy See’s representative to the United Nations Offices and Specialized Institutions in Geneva, spoke... Read more
Pope ponders original sin, speaks about modern desire for change
Pope Benedict XVI's catechesis during this morning's General Audience was dedicated to Saint Paul’s teaching on original sin. This teaching... Read more
Holy See not in favor of death penalty for gays, Vatican spokesman clarifies
A proposed EU declaration which would condemn “discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity” has been criticized by Archbishop... Read more
Man has the need for God, even if he does not realize it, says Holy Father
To mark the 100th anniversary of several Italian pontifical seminaries, the Holy Father met with the student representatives at the... Read more
Holy See calls for international collaboration on financial crisis
At a time when “uncertainty and anxiety seem to prevail” in the financial world, the Holy See is challenging the... Read more
Vatican official announces new document for 2009 on refugees
The secretary for the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerants, Archbishop Agostino Marchetto, announced last week... Read more
Holy Father speaks of conforming our lives to the Lord
Before praying the Angelus at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, Pope Benedict visited the Vatican Basilica of San Lorenzo to... Read more
Pope warns university students against the isolation of technology
Greeting professors, staff and students from the University of Parma, Italy today, the Holy Father cautioned of the dangers of... Read more
The Church cries for Christ to save it from mortal danger, Pope explains
Opening the season of Advent on Saturday by praying Vespers, Pope Benedict XVI said that the cry of the Church,... Read more
Pope Benedict prays that the Church courageously fights the culture of death
As the Church begins a new liturgical year with the start of Advent, Pope Benedict XVI has published his prayer... Read more
Pope Benedict deplores outbreaks of violence, prays for conversion of attackers
Shortly after completing the Angelus prayer and his reflections on Advent, Pope Benedict turned his attention to the outbreaks of... Read more
Benedict XVI extends heartfelt greetings to Orthodox Church on St. Andrew's feast
Following the recitation of the Angelus, Pope Benedict noted that today marks the Feast of St. Andrew, and that his... Read more
Pope reminds Christians to be watchful for Christ as Advent begins
Having returned from his pastoral visit to the Roman parish of St. Lawrence Outside-the-Walls, Pope Benedict XVI prayed the Sunday... Read more
Inter-religious dialogue 'a grace or a risk?' asks Vatican official
The president of the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue, Cardinal Jean Louis Tauran, said this week that the predominance of... Read more
L'Osservatore Romano launches 2009 calendar with 13 photos of John Paul II
The photo service of the Vatican daily, the L’Osservatore Romano, will issue a 2009 calendar on December 3 featuring thirteen... Read more
Placido Domingo presents album of songs drawn from JP II's poetry
Described as the successful union of truth, goodness and beauty, Placido Domingo’s newest album is a tribute to Pope John... Read more
Homilies should strengthen the faith and encourage conversion, says Vatican official
The secretary general of the Synod of Bishops, Archbishop Nikola Eterovic, has announced the publication next year of a Directory... Read more
Pope may visit Holy Land in Spring of 2009
Israeli president Shimon Peres has extended an invitation to Pope Benedict XVI to visit Israel in 2009 and he is... Read more
There is no contradiction between faith and works, Pope asserts
Pope Benedict continued his reflections on St. Paul today, urging the 9,000 people present to consider Paul's teaching on faith... Read more
Pope prays for full unity with Armenian Apostolic Church
Pope Benedict and the Roman Catholic faithful were joined in the Paul VI audience hall today by Aram I, Catholicos... Read more
