Vatican News
Tardy Pope stresses connection between institution and Spirit during noontime remarks
Yesterday, a 20-minute late Pope Benedict greeted some 40,000 pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the noontime Regina Coeli... Read more
Pope ordains 21 new priests, urges them to always be drawn back to the Eucharist
Yesterday, on the Solemnity of Pentecost, Pope Benedict XVI ordained 21 new priests for the Diocese of Rome and encouraged... Read more
Cardinal declares two new Blessed, one American, calls them ‘masterpieces of the Spirit’
On Saturday, Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins C.M.F., prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, presided at the much... Read more
Pope says new Blesseds ‘help us to understand the value of our Christian vocation’
Pope Benedict XVI this morning, greeted pilgrims who had traveled to Rome for this weekend’s beatification of Mothers Ascension del... Read more
Pope to close Eucharistic Conference, confirms Cardinal Ruini as special envoy
The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict XVI has confirmed a nomination made by the late John Paul II, of... Read more
Vatican letter to Buddhists urges sincerity, mutual respect, dialogue
Earlier today, the Vatican publicized a Message sent by the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue to Buddhists who will celebrate... Read more
Archbishop William Joseph Levada, new head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
Pope Benedict XVI announced today that Archbishop William Joseph Levada, until now Archbishop of San Francisco, is succeeding him as... Read more
Pope Benedict forgoes waiting period, begins John Paul II beatification process
Catholics around the world are rejoicing today with Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement that he would open the cause for the... Read more
Pope Benedict urges priests ‘not to give into fatigue,’ but to ‘be Christ’s witnesses’
Meeting this morning at St. John Lateran Basilica with members of the clergy of the Diocese of Rome, Pope Benedict... Read more
Catholics, Anglicans produce joint document on Mary
In a joint statement, the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and the Anglican Communion Office announced today that... Read more
Recalling experience of war, Pope stresses peace between divided nations
This morning Pope Benedict XVI met with members of the Vatican diplomatic corps, whom he thanked for their nation's participation... Read more
Pope confirms Eucharistic theme for October Synod of Bishops
The Vatican announced today that the 11th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, to be held at the... Read more
Pope appoints two new auxiliaries for Seattle, one Mexican
The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Fr. Joseph Tyson and Fr. Eusebio L. Elizondo M.Sp.S, as... Read more
God’s message of history: to call all to conversion, says Pope Benedict
Continuing his series of Wednesday audiences prepared by the late John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI today told an estimated... Read more
Italians remember John Paul II with 6500-foot cross
The town of L’Aquila in central Italy has erected a steel cross towering over 6500 feet on top of a... Read more
Vatican marks anniversary of end of WWII, supports U.N. Peace-building commission
The Holy See joined much of Europe yesterday in celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of the end of World War II.... Read more
Vatican announces Papal celebrations for May and June
The Vatican today released the schedule for liturgical celebrations due to be presided over by Pope Benedict for the months... Read more
‘Ministry of Pope is a guarantee of obedience to Christ and to His Word’, says Pope Benedict
On Friday, Pope Benedict XVI formally took possession of St. John Lateran Cathedral, confirming his position as Bishop of the... Read more
Communications can be used for good or ill, says Holy Father
Yesterday at noon in Rome, the Holy Father appeared at his study window to recite the traditional Regina Coeli prayer,... Read more
Pope urges Sri Lankan Bishops to guard children against exploitation
On Friday, Pope Benedict XVI welcomed bishops from the Church in last year’s tsunami-ravaged Sri Lanka in his first "ad... Read more
