Vatican News
Pope prefers Communion on the tongue, Msgr. Marini says
In interview published in the Wednesday edition of L'Osservatore Romano, Pope Benedict’s new Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations, Monsignor Guido... Read more
Vatican disappointed in Italian media’s handling of Orlandi case
The Vatican has said it regrets the speculation in the Italian media that the deceased Archbishop Paul Marcinkus was involved in the... Read more
St. Maximus teaches us to give courageous witness to Christ, Pope says
Pope Benedict XVI addressed some 14,000 thousand pilgrims today from beneath a white canopy as the sun blazed down on... Read more
Pope Benedict expresses delight in Malayalam translation of "Osservatore Romano"
Today the Holy Father expressed his appreciation for the first Malayalam language version of the "Osservatore Romano." In a message,... Read more
Pope appoints presidents for bishops’ synod on the Bible
Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Cardinal William Joseph Levada, Cardinal Oswald Gracias and Cardinal Odilo Pedro Scherer, as presidents of... Read more
First Mass of Pauline Year to be ecumenical; Pope to give palliums to 43 archbishops
The Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff announced that on June 29, the Solemnity of the Holy Apostles... Read more
Holy Father thanks Cardinal Ruini for his loyal service
As Cardinal Camillo Ruini celebrated the 25th anniversary of his consecration as bishop at a Mass on Saturday, he received... Read more
'Look upon the world with the eyes of faith in order to live in hope'
During a Mass Saturday at the Basilica of St. John Lateran celebrating his 25th year as bishop and marking the... Read more
Archbishop Fouad Twal becomes new Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem
On Saturday, June 21, Pope Benedict accepted the resignation of His Beatitude Michel Sabbah upon having reached the age limit... Read more
Holy See announces Pauline Year will begin next Saturday
In anticipation of the beginning of the Pauline Year next Saturday, the Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff... Read more
Trust in God overcomes fear, Pope Benedict says
Pilgrims gathered under a blazing sun in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday to pray the Angelus prayer at noon with... Read more
Catholic Radio receives boost from Pope Benedict
Over 100 representatives of Catholic radio from around the world were greeted by Pope Benedict at the Vatican on Friday.... Read more
Holocaust survivors announce symposium on Pius XII’s work to save Jews during WWII
The L’Osservatore Romano reported this week that during the Wednesday General Audience, a group of Holocaust survivors who are part... Read more
Eucharist shows us violence never has the last word, Pope tells Pakistani bishops
This morning at the Vatican, the Holy Father recalled the importance of devotion to the Eucharist as he received prelates... Read more
President Kabila invites the Pope to visit his country
President Joseph Kabila Kabange of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was welcomed by Pope Benedict at the Vatican on... Read more
Pope says he hopes to visit the Holy Land
Members of the Aid Agency for the Oriental Churches were received in an audience by Pope Benedict this morning at... Read more
Bear witness to Christ with contemplation and action, Benedict XVI declares
Pope Benedict XVI greeted thousands of pilgrims gathered under a warm Roman sun in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday. In... Read more
Vatican recalls life and teachings of Pius XII 50 years after his death
The Holy See has announced that it will undertake two initiatives to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of... Read more
Holy Father appoints president for the Pontifical Academy for Life
This morning, Pope Benedict appointed Bishop Salvatore Fisichella, current Auxiliary of Rome and the rector of the city's Pontifical Lateran... Read more
Pro-life pharmacies opening around the U.S.
A pro-life pharmacy which will not stock contraceptives will open this August in Chantilly, Virginia, is joining several pharmacies around... Read more
