Vatican News
Catholic and State schools should have equality, Pope Benedict asserts
On Thursday at Castel Gandolfo, Pope Benedict raised the topic of the role of Catholic schools in contributing to the... Read more
Pope to visit tomb of Padre Pio next year, says Cardinal Bertone
Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, announced during Mass on the Feast of Padre Pio of Pietrelcina that Pope... Read more
Our faith is born of a meeting with Christ in the Church, Pope teaches
Continuing his reflections on St. Paul, Pope Benedict XVI dedicated today's audience to Paul's relationship with the Twelve Apostles. The... Read more
Pope Benedict to open Bible Synod at St. Paul’s basilica
This morning the Vatican announced that Pope Benedict XVI will convene the greatly anticipated Synod on the Bible by celebrating... Read more
Vatican makes museums and catacombs free for European Heritage Day
Along with 48 other countries from across Europe, Vatican City will celebrate the annual European Heritage Days by opening the... Read more
Holy Father reminds new bishops to be inspired by St. Paul during struggles
On Saturday Benedict XVI addressed a group of 100 recently-appointed bishops who are participating in a training seminar on the... Read more
Parable of Workers in the Vineyard is about being called by God, Pope says
After returning from the dedication of the altar at the cathedral in Albano, Italy, Sunday morning, Pope Benedict spoke about... Read more
Combat secularization with authentic love for Jesus, Pope tells Panama prelates
During their “ad limina” visit today at the Vatican, bishops from the Episcopal Conference of Panama were encouraged by Pope... Read more
Message from Vatican to Muslims calls for cooperation in defending the family
Muslims around the world will soon be celebrating the end of Ramadan, the month during which they fast and devote... Read more
All sectors of society must help bring reconciliation to Bosnia-Herzegovina, Pope says
This morning at his Castel Gandolfo summer residence, Benedict XVI received Jasna Krivosic-Prpic, the new ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina... Read more
Pope Benedict praises symposium on Pius XII for uncovering the historic truth
Pope Pius XII, has drawn the interest and scrutiny of many people over the last few decades, but as Pope... Read more
Lourdes is a place to encounter God's healing love, Pope remarks
As is traditional at the general audience following a papal visit, Pope Benedict XVI dedicated today's audience to commenting on... Read more
Evolutionary theory ‘not incompatible’ with Catholicism, Vatican official says
The president of the Pontifical Council for Culture has said that evolutionary theory is “not incompatible” with the teachings of... Read more
Catholic universities plan scientific examination of evolutionary theory
Two universities from different sides of the Atlantic announced plans today to hold an international conference to discuss Charles Darwin’s... Read more
Papal trip to France is a Marian pilgrimage, says Vatican official
The vice president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, Archbishop Octavio Ruiz Arenas commented this week on Pope Benedict’s... Read more
Benedict XVI honors late cardinal who stood before firing squad during WWII
A cardinal who assisted those sentenced to be deported during World War II died September 6 at the age of... Read more
Pope to Paraguayan bishops: Embark on a ‘vast missionary effort,’ including politics
Today at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI received bishops from the South American country of Paraguay, and called on them... Read more
Apostles bring the true joy of Christ to all, says the Pope
Speaking to 9,000 pilgrims gathered at the Paul VI Hall this morning, Pope Benedict reflected on St. Paul as an... Read more
Cardinal Bertone: Paul VI loved humanity and longed for man to encounter Christ
During his homily at a Mass for the 30th anniversary of the death of Paul VI, Vatican Secretary of State... Read more
Paul VI’s contribution to the Church becoming increasingly evident, Pope says
In a letter to Bishop Luciano Monari of Brescia marking the 30th anniversary of the death of Paul VI, Pope... Read more
