Vatican News
Pope bestows Pallium to Archbishops, urges them to work united for the Church
Earlier today, Pope Benedict XVI bestowed the sacred pallium to the Vatican Secretary of State, Card. Angelo Sodano, and other... Read more
Pope Benedict calls Catechism Compendium ‘a renewed announcement of the Gospel’
At a special liturgy this morning for the debut of the new Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church,... Read more
Vatican unveils new compendium of Catholic Catechism
The dense Catechism of the Catholic Church, groundbreaking when it debuted in 1992, will now be even more accessible to... Read more
The road to Sainthood: Beatification process for John Paul the Great set to open
Mere two months and twenty-six days after his death in April, the Vatican will officially open the cause for beatification... Read more
Pope to vacation in Italian alps
According to an announcement from the Prefecture of the Pontifical Household at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI will spend much... Read more
Pope appeals for a prudent driving: "life is precious and unique”
During the recitation of the Angelus yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI addressed tens of thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square.... Read more
Benedict XVI to attend televised concert at the Vatican
In what will be his first appearance since the beginning of his pontificate in a televised performance at the Vatican,... Read more
“A healthy laicism of the State does not exclude ethical references”, the Pope says.
During his first official visit with the Italian President, Pope Benedict XVI reaffirmed the legitimacy of a “a healthy laicism... Read more
Benedict XVI sees “positive signs” for reconciliation in Holy Land
Pope Benedict XVI addressed the question of peace in the Holy Land today and said “certain positive signs” in the... Read more
Pope Benedict launches new book, affirms Church teaching on abortion
Only two months after his election, Pope Benedict XVI has published his first book. In it, he defends the Catholic... Read more
Do not fear snares of evildoers who want to destroy human values, Pope says
Speaking before some 31,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square for the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Benedict XVI spoke on... Read more
Campaign for Pope John Paul II’s beatification goes online
Just one week before the official opening of the beatification process for Pope John Paul II, Catholics worldwide are invited... Read more
Benedict XVI trip to World Youth Day in Cologne officially announced
The Holy See Press Office Director, Joaquin Navarro-Valls, officially announced today Pope Benedict's first foreign trip -- a four-day visit... Read more
Pope chats with journalists in casual meeting
In yet another unexpected move and show of warmth, Pope Benedict XVI spoke with journalists casually for a few minutes... Read more
Benedict XVI reminds faithful that Christian charity is nourished by participating in the Eucharist
From his office window, Pope Benedict XVI reminded all the people gathered to hear him in St. Peter’s Square on... Read more
Benedict XVI to meet with new ecclesial movements in 2006
At the request of Pope Benedict XVI, the Pontifical Council for the Laity has invited representatives of the principle ecclesial... Read more
Vatican to tackle growing problem of trafficking, sex trade
The Vatican will host its first international meeting to discuss the growing worldwide problem of the sex trade, namely human... Read more
Benedict XVI asks for worldwide solidarity to alleviate human suffering
Pope Benedict XVI renewed the Church’s call for a worldwide solidarity as a challenge to alleviate the suffering of its... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI: Church’s commitment to Christian unity is irreversible
Pope Benedict XVI received in audience today the secretary general of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Rev. Samuel Kobia,... Read more
Benedict XVI: God does not disappoint His people’s hope
During today's general audience, held this morning in a rain-soaked St. Peter's Square, Pope Benedict XVI recalled that God does... Read more
