Vatican News
Holy Father recalls summer travels, honors confessor of St. Faustina
Following the praying of the Angelus on Sunday, Benedict XVI reflected on the events of the summer months and expressed... Read more
Benedict XVI recalls humility of John Paul I on the 30th anniversary of his death
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the death of John Paul I, Pope Benedict I dedicated his Sunday... Read more
Achieving Millennium Development Goals is a 'crucial moral obligation' says archbishop
On Thursday, Archbishop Celestino Migliore, Holy See permanent observer to the United Nations in New York, addressed the 63rd session... Read more
Holy Father encourages Uruguayan bishops to proclaim the faith ‘in its entirety’
In his address this morning to the bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Uruguay, Pope Benedict XVI encouraged the prelates... Read more
With the help of God, marriage crises can be overcome, says Pope
Meeting with participants of the Retrouvaille Association, Pope Benedict XVI explained that when a marriage is suffering, the spouses are... Read more
New appointments mark bold papal move for Liturgical reform
Pope Benedict XVI made a low profile but significant move in the direction of liturgical reform by completely renewing the... Read more
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
