Vatican News
Human development must place man at the center, Pope says
On Saturday Pope Benedict XVI received members of the Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice organization, telling them that “harmonious” human development... Read more
Holy Father announces the ‘Exposition of the Shroud’ in 2010
Today the Pope welcomed 7,000 faithful from the archdiocese of Turin, Italy. After extolling their efforts to grow deeper in... Read more
Mary’s vision of history is the most true and profound, Benedict XVI says
As May’s last day came to a close on Saturday, Cardinal Angelo Comastri and Pope Benedict held a celebration to... Read more
Pope prays for disaster victims during reflection on Sacred Heart of Jesus
Pope Benedict XVI today issued a new appeal for aid for the humanitarian and environmental disasters that struck Myanmar and... Read more
Full papal itinerary for World Youth Day released
The Holy See’s Press Office has released the full itinerary for Pope Benedict XVI’s trip to World Youth Day, which... Read more
Church in Myanmar shows signs of hope despite difficulties, Pope says
Bishops from the afflicted country of Myanmar visited with Pope Benedict at the Vatican today, as they concluded their “ad... Read more
Special Mass to be celebrated for St. Paul’s conversion
The Year of St. Paul is fast approaching and in preparation for the celebrations of the Apostle to the Gentiles, permission... Read more
Benedict XVI's prayer intentions for June
The Vatican's press office released the Holy Father's prayer intentions today for the month of June. Read more
Pope thanks Russian Orthodox Patriarch for their growing friendship
During his visit to Russia, Cardinal Walter Kasper, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity met with Holiness... Read more
Vatican decrees excommunication for participation in 'ordination' of women
The Vatican declared today that any women who attempt “ordination” or any bishops who attempt to “ordain” women are automatically... Read more
True human education places God at the center, Pope encourages Italians
The Vatican’s Synod Hall was filled today by the bishops of Italy as they listened to the Pope’s address on... Read more
Exhibition on Matilda of Canossa opens at Vatican museums
The exhibit, “Matilda of Canossa, the Papacy and the Empire” which will open at Vatican museums on August 31, was... Read more
Holy See and Israel report progress in discussions on Church tax status
On Wednesday the Holy See’s Bilateral Working Commission for negotiations with Israel met at the Vatican to continue discussions on... Read more
Ahmadinejad requests audience with Pope Benedict
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has requested an audience with Pope Benedict XVI during his upcoming visit to Rome on June... Read more
Vatican congregation calls religious to obedience
The congregation charged with overseeing religious men and women has published an instruction to help improve the understanding of the... Read more
St. Gregory the Great shows us how to find true peace and hope, Pope says
In his weekly audience today, Pope Benedict XVI continued his lessons on the Fathers of the Church by focusing on... Read more
Global Catholic population remains steady, Africa and Asia continue growing
The latest statistics for the Catholic Church have been released by the Vatican for the years 2000-2006. The results show... Read more
Vatican crypt’s largest tomb restored
The crypt below St. Peter’s basilica, which houses tombs from the first centuries of the Church and some Roman families,... Read more
Pope prays for Church in China, earthquake victims
After praying the Angelus prayer and imparting his apostolic blessing, the Pope gave a special greeting to pilgrims from China,... Read more
Eucharist should make us attentive to needs of the poor, Benedict XVI teaches
Speaking to pilgrims about the feast of Corpus Christi, Pope Benedict XVI said "the Eucharist reveals the true beauty of... Read more
