Vatican News
Benedict XVI stresses need to protect Creation again
This past weekend, Pope Benedict spoke out in defense of the environment at the “Saving Creation Day” in Loreto, Italy.... Read more
Diocese of Bamberg celebrates 1000th anniversary, honors Pope with concert
Yesterday evening, Pope Benedict XVI was treated to a concert performed by the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra for celebrations marking the... Read more
Member of Vatican police force dies in apparent suicide attempt
This morning the Vatican woke up to the sad news that a member of its police force, Alessandro Benedetti, aged... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer intentions for September
Pope Benedict XVI's general prayer intention for September is: "That the ecumenical assembly of Sibiu in Romania may contribute to... Read more
Pope Benedict says to react urgently to create a strong bond between man and the land
On Saturday, the Italian Church sponsored its annual “Saving Creation Day” in Loreto, Italy. Pope Benedict helped mark the day... Read more
Pope Benedict to the youth: Do not follow the path of pride, rather, follow the path of humility
Pope Benedict XVI has appealed to young people not to follow the ways of the world but rather follow the... Read more
Pope to visit Naples in October
In addition to his upcoming visits to Loreto and Austria, Pope Benedict XVI will also visit the city of Naples... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI denounces Italian and Greek arsonists who caused wildfires
During today’s general audience, Pope Benedict XVI condemned the "criminal acts" and "irresponsible behavior" of the arsonists, who authorities say... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI--"The supreme human good is found in Christianty"
The purpose of all learning and culture is the discernment of the supreme human good, and this supreme good is... Read more
Pope names new Apostolic Nuncio for Uganda
Pope Benedict XVI has named Archbishop Paul Tschang In-Nam, until now Apostolic Nuncio en Bangladesh, as the new Nuncio to... Read more
Cardinal Bertone: Liturgy should motivate Christians to be better citizens
In a letter to the participants of the 58th Liturgical Week in Italy, which is being held in the city... Read more
Vatican-backed airline service makes inaugural flight
The new Vatican-backed airline was launched yesterday. The airline is aiming to be pilgrims’ carrier-of-choice for trips to Catholic shrines... Read more
‘All can enter eternal life, but for everyone the door is narrow,’ says Pope Benedict in Angelus address
The way to eternal life is narrow because it is demanding, requires commitment and denial of one’s own selfishness, Pope... Read more
Pope expresses closeness to Gitano peoples after death of four children
Pope Benedict XVI expressed his condolences this week to the Orthodox Church of Romania and to the Gypsy community of... Read more
Cardinal criticizes media coverage of Italy sex-abuse cases
The Vatican Secretary of State has criticized the Italian media for its coverage of the recent allegations of sexual abuse... Read more
'Draw near to God to overcome weakness and find lasting joy and happiness', says Pope Benedict XVI
By drawing near to God, we are able to overcome our weakness and find lasting joy and happiness, Pope Benedict... Read more
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone condemns the ratification of Amnesty International’s new abortion policy
“We cannot ever destroy life, we must always save life even if it is the fruit of violence,” exclaimed Cardinal Bertone... Read more
Vatican denies claims of Wikipedia tampering
The Vatican on Friday denied BBC reports that it tampered with the Wikipedia online encyclopedia entry for Sinn Fein leader... Read more
Pope sends Cardinal Bertone with donation, prayers and the promise of his spiritual closeness to Peru
The Vatican announced this morning that the Holy Father will send aid to those devastated by the earthquake that occurred... Read more
Pope Benedict sending Secretary of State to Peru
After reciting the Angelus prayer today, the Pope remembered those affected by the “devastating earthquake” in Peru and announced that... Read more
