The archbishop of Guadalajara, Cardinal Juan Sandoval Íñiguez, said he would continue to call those who promote the crime of... Read more
The spokesman for the Pope, Fr. Fredrico Lombardi, dismissed any intention of an attack on the Holy Father by a... Read more
Continuing his catechesis on the connection between Jesus and the Church, the Holy Father spoke today on St. Cyprian, "the... Read more
Today marks the start of the G8 summit that is being held in Heiligendamm, Germany. At the end of the... Read more
This morning the Pope received Felipe Calderon Hinojosa, the president of Mexico in an audience. He also met with the... Read more
Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, showed the original letter from Sister Lucia containing the third secret of Fatima,... Read more
In an interview published this Sunday by the Italian Catholic daily “Avvenire”, the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone,... Read more
On Holy Trinity Sunday, thousands of pilgrims and faithful came to St. Peter's Square for the canonization of four new... Read more
The Vatican is in favor of Turkey joining the EU, said Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone on Wednesday in... Read more
Five more ambassadors were received by the Holy See today. In receiving the new representatives, Benedict XVI took the opportunity... Read more
Yesterday afternoon Benedict XVI visited the Palace of the Governorate, which houses various offices responsible for the administration and governance... Read more
This morning the Vatican made public the appointment of Archbishop Michael Miller by Pope Benedict XVI to be the coadjutor... Read more
The Holy See and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the establishment of diplomatic relations today. The creation of a... Read more
Speaking about the theologian Tertullian at the general audience today, Benedict XVI offered his insights on the necessity of humility... Read more
In his general audience today, Benedict XVI resumed his series of catecheses on leading figures of the early Church, turning... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI has sent a donation to the Ivory Coast to help the poor with their basic necessities.The Pope’s... Read more
The head of the United Nations World Food Program thanked the Pope and the Vatican for the ongoing support her... Read more
In anticipation of World Mission Sunday, the Holy Father released his message on missions today. Benedict’s call to the Church... Read more
Several Italian media outlets, including some that are not usually friendly to the Holy Father, have acknowledged that Pope Benedict... Read more
After careful evaluation of the merger between the Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue and the Pontifical Council for Culture, the... Read more