This past weekend, Pope Benedict spoke out in defense of the environment at the “Saving Creation Day” in Loreto, Italy.... Read more
Yesterday evening, Pope Benedict XVI was treated to a concert performed by the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra for celebrations marking the... Read more
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 general prayer intention for September is: "That the ecumenical assembly of Sibiu in Romania may contribute to... Read more
On Saturday, the Italian Church sponsored its annual “Saving Creation Day” in Loreto, Italy. Pope Benedict helped mark the day... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI has appealed to young people not to follow the ways of the world but rather follow the... Read more
In addition to his upcoming visits to Loreto and Austria, Pope Benedict XVI will also visit the city of Naples... Read more
During today’s general audience, Pope Benedict XVI condemned the "criminal acts" and "irresponsible behavior" of the arsonists, who authorities say... Read more
The purpose of all learning and culture is the discernment of the supreme human good, and this supreme good is... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI has named Archbishop Paul Tschang In-Nam, until now Apostolic Nuncio en Bangladesh, as the new Nuncio to... Read more
In a letter to the participants of the 58th Liturgical Week in Italy, which is being held in the city... Read more
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
The way to eternal life is narrow because it is demanding, requires commitment and denial of one’s own selfishness, Pope... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI expressed his condolences this week to the Orthodox Church of Romania and to the Gypsy community of... Read more
The Vatican Secretary of State has criticized the Italian media for its coverage of the recent allegations of sexual abuse... Read more
By drawing near to God, we are able to overcome our weakness and find lasting joy and happiness, Pope Benedict... Read more
“We cannot ever destroy life, we must always save life even if it is the fruit of violence,” exclaimed Cardinal Bertone... Read more
The Vatican on Friday denied BBC reports that it tampered with the Wikipedia online encyclopedia entry for Sinn Fein leader... Read more
The Vatican announced this morning that the Holy Father will send aid to those devastated by the earthquake that occurred... Read more
After reciting the Angelus prayer today, the Pope remembered those affected by the “devastating earthquake” in Peru and announced that... Read more