Vatican News
John Paul II’s Christian humanism ‘rescues’ Vatican II document, Weigel says
Gaudium et Spes, the Pastoral Constitution of the Second Vatican Council, rightly recognized that the question of man’s identity is... Read more
Vatican issues new document on using psychology to improve formation of seminarians
The Congregation for Catholic Education has issued a new document whose purpose is to ensure that adequate discernment and formation... Read more
The Cross teaches Christians to renounce pride and choose love, Benedict XVI says
In the presence of thousands of people at St. Peter's Square, Pope Benedict XVI continued his weekly teachings on St.... Read more
John XXIII’s openness to the Holy Spirit made Vatican II possible, Pope observes
Yesterday afternoon Pope Benedict XVI spoke at a Mass in honor of the 50th anniversary of Blessed Pope John XXIII’s... Read more
Vatican II is still relevant for the Church and society, says Benedict XVI
Calling Vatican II “an extraordinary ecclesial event,” Pope Benedict XVI has written to members of an international congress on the... Read more
Eastern Catholic prelates appeal for peace in Lebanon, Iraq and India
On Friday afternoon patriarchs and archbishops from Eastern Catholic churches who were participating in the Synod of Bishops appealed to... Read more
Pope makes public Synod’s 55 propositions
The working sessions of the Twelfth Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops ended Saturday morning when the Synod... Read more
Pope Benedict announces trip to Africa
After celebrating Mass in St Peter’s Basilica for the conclusion of the Bishops’ Synod, Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday spoke... Read more
Pope Benedict decries anti-Christian violence in Iraq and India
Following Mass in St Peter’s Basilica that concluded the Bishops’ Synod, Pope Benedict XVI defended Christians in Iraq and India... Read more
Holy See to publish document on use of psychology in seminaries
On October 30 the Congregation for Catholic Education will issue a new document entitled, “Orientations For The Use Of Psychological... Read more
Italian cardinal calls Israeli interference in cause of Pius XII ‘tiresome’
Cardinal Andrea Cordero Lanza di Montezemolo, who signed the diplomatic relations agreement with Israel in the name of the Holy... Read more
Bishops close Synod with poetic message on the Word of God
On Friday morning the Synod Fathers of the Twelfth Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, meeting in their... Read more
Pope meets with old seminary friend
At the conclusion of this week’s Wednesday General Audience, Pope Benedict XVI greeted one of his old friends from seminary,... Read more
Knights call for a compendium for Mass readings to improve preaching
Addressing the assembly of Catholic bishops from around the world at the Synod on the Bible, Mr. Carl Anderson, the... Read more
The Resurrection is crucial for understanding Paul’s teachings, Benedict explains
In the presence of 17,000 people at St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the necessity of the Resurrection... Read more
Complete works of Joseph Ratzinger to be published in German
Today at the Vatican’s press office, a book series of great import for the theological world was announced by Bishop... Read more
Expert Vatican psychiatrist: 'Celibacy is a provocation' to a superficial world
Manfred Lutz, a psychiatrist with the Congregation for the Clergy, has responded in an extensive article to those who consider... Read more
When there is no cure, relieve suffering by honoring dignity, says Holy Father
At the national congress of the Italian Surgical Society on Monday, the Holy Father reminded participants that the dignity of... Read more
Fr. Lombardi calls for groups to stop meddling in canonization process of Pius XII
The Director of the Press Office of the Holy See, Father Federico Lombardi S.J., confirmed on Sunday that Pope Benedict... Read more
Prayer prepares the way for the Gospel, Pope Benedict says
Following Mass in the square in front of the Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Rosary in Pompeii, Italy, Pope... Read more
