Vatican News
Pope Benedict explains the reason for his examination of the Apostles
During his General Audience yesterday in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict gave a brief insight into his reason for the... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI reissues exhortation for peace in Middle East
At the conclusion of his weekly General Audience today in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict XVI offered his prayers for... Read more
Pope tells altar servers to be open to the call of the Lord
Pope Benedict XVI used much of his General Audience today to greet the thousands of altar servers who are visiting... Read more
Pope meets privately with Cardinal Bertone at Les Combes
Pope Benedict XVI, who is on vacation until July 28 in Les Combes in northern Italy, met privately on Tuesday... Read more
Pontifical council to publish document on AIDS
The Pontifical Council for Health Pastoral Care will soon publish an extensive document on AIDS, according to an announcement by... Read more
Pope leads day of prayer, renews call for ceasefire
Pope Benedict XVI, making his Angelus address from the mountain retreat in the Italian Alps where he is vacationing, led... Read more
Holy Father calls for prayer and penance for Middle East
The Press Office of the Holy See released, today, a communication from Pope Benedict XVI declaring this Sunday a special... Read more
Holy See insists on rights of integrity for Lebanese, Israeli right to peace, and Palestinian right to sovereignty
In today's statement spurring Catholics to pray for peace in the region, Pope Benedict XVI affirmed the rights of Lebanese,... Read more
Benedict offers prayers following tsunami in Indonesia
The Vatican announced, this morning, that Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano has sent a telegram of condolence, in the... Read more
Holy See encourages G8 members prior to weekend’s meeting
The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace released a statement, today, expressing sadness at the failure of the recent World... Read more
Vatican worried about escalating attacks in Lebanon
Today on Vatican Radio, Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano made a declaration regarding the views of the Holy See... Read more
Vatican issues statement on Milingo reappearance
At midday today, in Rome, the Holy See released a brief statement regarding the reappearance of Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo in... Read more
Vatican: Threats to human dignity are threats to peace
In a brief communiqué, made public today, the Vatican announced the theme of the 40th World Day of Peace, due... Read more
Holy Father, Indian bishops condemn terrorism in Mumbai
On behalf of Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano has sent a telegram to officials of the... Read more
Holy See reports best financial news in eight years
Cardinal Sergio Sebastiani, president of the Prefecture for the Economic Affairs of the Holy See, has announced that while several... Read more
Pope departs for summer holiday
Pope Benedict XVI begins his 18-day summer holiday in the Italian Alps today. Read more
Lombardi replaces Navarro-Valls at Vatican press office
Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Fr. Federico Lombardi, S.J. as the new Director of the Holy See Press Office. Fr.... Read more
Pope tells Croatian Bishops to announce gospel values in face of relativism
Pope Benedict XVI today received prelates from the Croatian Bishops' Conference, who have just completed their "ad limina" visit. The... Read more
Pope prays that the world may experience the power of Christ’s Blood
In the greetings he addressed to participants in today's general audience, the Holy Father reminded Polish pilgrims that July is... Read more
Disciples of Jesus must live with Him and like Him, Benedict says
The Apostle John was the subject of Benedict XVI's catechesis during today's general audience, held in St. Peter's Square in... Read more
