Vatican News
Archbishop Cordes to meet with Patriarch Alexy II in Moscow
Archbishop Paul Josef Cordes, president of the Pontifical Council "Cor Unum," will pay a visit to Patriarch Alexy II in... Read more
Pope Benedict receives #16 jersey from soccer team AC Ancona
At today’s General Audience, the soccer team AC Ancona, was received by Pope Benedict and presented him with a number... Read more
2008 calendar with pictures of Benedict XVI on sale at the Vatican
This week the Photographic Service of the Holy See, which is operated by L’Osservatore Romano, released the 2008 picture calendar... Read more
Residents of Italian Alps give Holy Father 115 foot-tall Christmas tree
Five towns in the Italian Alps have sent a 115 foot-tall Italian fir tree to Benedict XVI to be used... Read more
Vatican spokesman denies ownership of Italian soccer team
It seems as though the Italian bishops, despite their love of soccer, have not purchased the Italian club AC Ancona,... Read more
Religions can overcome the clash of civilizations says Vatican envoy to UN
The necessity of religious freedom and cooperation between religions were among several themes stressed by the Holy See's Secretary for... Read more
Pope’s message to athletes: Let sports help you develop an inner harmony between body and spirit
On Saturday morning in the Vatican, Benedict XVI received members of the Austrian alpine ski team. He pointed out to... Read more
Keep St. Peter’s Basilica a place of prayer and adoration, says Benedict XVI
At noon today the Pope received Archbishop Angelo Comastri, the archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica, and those who work with... Read more
October: A time to recall the blessings of Jesus and be dedicated to spreading the Gospel, says Pope
Marking the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary today, Pope Benedict XVI took the occasion to reflect on how... Read more
Majorities make mistakes, natural law must be the guide of civil society, asserts Pope Benedict
This morning Pope Benedict XVI spoke with great force about how the study of natural law guarantees freedom and guards... Read more
Church and State must cooperate for the good of man, says Holy Father
Pope Benedict XVI received Italy’s new ambassador to the Holy See, Antonio Zanardi Landi, today on the feast of St.... Read more
Book published from Vatican Secret Archives
"Processus contra Templarios," a book published by the Vatican Secret Archives on the subject of the Knights Templar will be... Read more
Our belief that God became a man is a historical reality, says Pope Benedict XVI
The Holy Father took up again today his catechesis on the Apostolic Fathers, reflecting on the figure of Cyril of... Read more
Pope highlights importance of missions for spreading love of Christ
Pope Benedict XVI exhorted Catholics on Monday, the memorial of St. Therese of Lisieux, patroness of the missions, to “untiringly... Read more
Vatican official says controversy over death of John Paul II part of pro-euthanasia media blitz
The president of the Pontifical Council for Health Care, Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragan, said this week reports that John Paul... Read more
International Theological Commission examines “universal system of ethics”
In its annual plenary session, the International Theological Commission plans to discuss natural moral law in a document aimed to... Read more
Pope shows his appreciation to director of Vatican newspaper
In a letter to Mario Agnes, Pope Benedict XVI expressed his deep gratitude to the head of the Vatican newspaper,... Read more
Six priests ordained bishops by Pope Benedict on the Feast of the Archangels
On Saturday in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Benedict XVI ordained six priests as bishops and spoke about how they should... Read more
I hope for a peaceful solution and give my assurances of intense prayer, says Pope about Myanmar
Yesterday afternoon when he had finished reciting the Angelus, Pope Benedict said that he hoped that a peaceful solution can... Read more
Benedict XVI’s prayer intentions for the month of October
Pope Benedict's intentions for the month of October are focused on the theme of bearing witness. They are as follows... Read more
