Vatican News
Holy Father commends, encourages ‘treasured’ study of Latin
Following his Wednesday audience, held earlier today at the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall, Pope Benedict XVI called for a renewal... Read more
World Catholic population sees increase of 1.1%
According to statistics from the 2006 edition of the Annuario Pontificio, the official Vatican yearbook, the world’s Catholic population grew... Read more
Pope calls for end to cartoon-sparked violence in Nigeria
In the message, the Holy Father was "Saddened to learn of the tragic consequences of the recent violent protests in... Read more
Pope recalls one-year anniversary of death of Communion and Liberation founder
Earlier today, the Vatican released a letter from Pope Benedict XVI, reflecting on the death--one year ago tomorrow--of Monsignor Luigi... Read more
Vatican Radio at 75: a bridge between the Universal Church and societies, cultures of the world
During a press conference, held earlier today to mark the 75th anniversary of Vatican Radio, officials from the worldwide media... Read more
Union with Christ, commitment to sacraments and truth most important to ministry of permanent deacons, says Pope
On Saturday, Pope Benedict XVI met with some 400 permanent deacons from around Rome, telling them that they have a... Read more
Pope presented with yearly report on the state of the Church
On Saturday, the Holy See’s Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano presented Pope Benedict XVI with the Vatican’s annual report... Read more
Paralyzed by sin, man needs the mercy of God, says Pope
Reflecting on Jesus’ miracles of physical healing, which are being described in the Sunday Gospel readings during the coming weeks,... Read more
Pope calls on African bishops to build harmony, evangelization and priestly formation, tells to be ‘sure points of reference for your people’
Earlier this morning, Pope Benedict met with prelates from the Catholic Bishops Conference of Senegal, Mauritania, Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau... Read more
Religious respect the only road to peace, fraternity for peoples of faith and good will, Pope tells Moroccan diplomat
Earlier today, Pope Benedict XVI met with Ali Achour, Morocco’s new ambassador to the Holy See, with whom he stressed... Read more
Engage in modern cultural debate, defend truths of Church, Pope tells Italian Catholic journalists
Earlier today at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI met with journalists from the Italian “Civilta Cattolica”, a Jesuit magazine established... Read more
Vatican confirms the appointment of Elias Shakur as Archbishop of the Greek-Catholic Melkite Church
The Vatican and the Catholic Bishops' Synod appointed on February 7, for the first time an Israeli citizen to preside over... Read more
Pope meets with Lebanese Prime Minister, encourages care for Middle East Christians, peaceful demonstrations against Muslim cartoons
Earlier today, Pope Benedict XVI met with Lebanon’s Prime Minister, Fouad Siniora, to whom he stressed the need for peace... Read more
Vatican Radio turns 75, Pope praises its service to the Gospel
The Vatican announced today plans for an upcoming press conference which will mark 75 years of Vatican Radio and look... Read more
Pope Benedict concludes catechesis series begun by John Paul II, says Mary’s words demonstrate: ‘God takes the side of least and lowliest’
Today brought to an end an ongoing series of catechesis--begun by the late John Paul II--which covered the entire sequence... Read more
Pope encourages Cuba to open hearts to the world, and world to open hearts to Cuba
Today the Vatican released the text of a message sent from Pope Benedict XVI to Cardinal Jamie Ortega y Alamino,... Read more
Cardinal Ruini re-appointed president of Italian Bishops’ Conference
Pope Benedict XVI has re-appointed indefinitely Cardinal Camillo Ruini as Vicar General for the Diocese of Rome and President of... Read more
Holy See announces plans for 500th birthday of Vatican Museums
Today the Vatican announced plans for its celebration honoring the Vatican museums, which turn 500 this year. Read more
Pope says Christians must together witness God’s divine love to world
As some 3000 participants gather in Brazil to commence the ninth General Assembly of the World Council of Churches, Pope... Read more
Human person cannot be divided, compartmentalized by physical or mental illness, says Pope
For visitors to the Vatican, Saturday marked both the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and appropriately, the 14th annual... Read more
