Vatican News
Iraqi media ignore kidnapping of Christians, archbishop says
Archbishop Jean Benjamin Sleiman of Baghdad has denounced Iraqi media and government officials for ignoring the numerous cases of Christians... Read more
Christianity is a personal encounter with Jesus, not a 'new morality,' says Benedict XVI
Speaking to the pilgrims gathered at the Paul VI Hall this morning, Pope Benedict turned his attention to the conversion... Read more
‘Yahweh’ not to be used in liturgy, songs and prayers, Cardinal Arinze says
The Hebrew name for God is not to be used or pronounced in liturgical celebrations, songs and prayers, Cardinal Francis... Read more
Pope to make one day visit to island of Sardinia
On Sunday September 7, the island of Sardinia, which lies southwest of Italy, will welcome Pope Benedict XVI for a... Read more
Pope asks prayers for those affected by war and for the family
The press office of the Holy See released the prayer intentions of Pope Benedict for the month of September this... Read more
The Resurrection will be 'the last word’ on suffering, Pope Benedict says
Before the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about today’s Gospel, in which Jesus reveals to... Read more
Attacks on Christians in India exemplify 'Christianophobia,' says Vatican official
Vatican foreign minister Archbishop Dominique Mamberti on Friday said the anti-Christian attacks in India and the decline of the Christian... Read more
Human rights are not arbitrary, they are the fruit of natural law, says Vatican expert
The undersecretary of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, Guzman Carriquiry Lecour, said in an address this week that human... Read more
Pope appeals for end to attacks against Indian Christians
Upon finishing his talk on St. Paul at today’s general audience in Vatican City on Wednesday, Pope Benedict turned his attention... Read more
Christians should imitate St. Paul's passion for evangelizing, says Pope Benedict
During today's general audience in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the life of St. Paul.... Read more
Director of Vatican Stamp and Coin Office reveals 2005 interregnum stamp story
The head of the Vatican Philatelic and Numismatic Office, Dr. Pier Paolo Francini, has revealed the story behind the stamps... Read more
Pope underscores importance of music for transmitting experiences of the soul
Pope Benedict XVI expressed gratitude for the concert performed in his honor at the Swiss Hall of the Apostolic Palace... Read more
Climate of trust and collaboration between nations must be restored, says Pontiff
After praying the Angelus on Sunday, the Pope Benedict described his preoccupation with the global rise in tensions and called... Read more
Pope: Profess faith in Christ ‘who never abandons us’
Before the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI held up St. Peter’s profession of faith in Jesus... Read more
Benedict XVI: Bishop Egger tirelessly brought the Gospel to people
Pope Benedict XVI remembered the late Bishop Wilhelm Emil Egger of Bolzano-Bressanone, an expert on the Bible who had been... Read more
Pope prays for victims and families of tragic Spanair crash in Madrid.
The Holy Father sent a telegram to Cardinal Antonio María Rouco Varela, Archbishop of Madrid and President of the Spanish... Read more
We must ‘cultivate knowledge and devotion to the saints,’ Holy Father exhorts
During today’s general audience in the courtyard of the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Benedict XVI recalled the saints... Read more
Parents of St. Therese of Lisieux to be beatified in France
Today Pope Benedict XVI approved the rite of beatification for the parents of St. Theresa of Lisieux, Louis Martin and... Read more
Pope calls for peace and humanitarian relief in Georgia
In remarks following his recitation of the Angelus at Castel Gandolfo on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI made a strong appeal... Read more
Pope Benedict exhorts faithful to overcome racism
Speaking before the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI recounted the Sunday readings and emphasized the universality... Read more
