Vatican News
Be witnesses of integrity and holiness, Pope encourages bishops
This morning at the Vatican, Pope Benedict welcomed bishops from Bangladesh and spoke to them about the need to continue... Read more
Benedict XVI offers St. Columban as a guide back to Europe’s Christian roots
Arriving in St Peter's Square to greet a cheering crowd of pilgrims and tourists, Pope Benedict spoke today about St.... Read more
Science and technology will not redeem mankind, Pope insists
On Monday, Pope Benedict XVI opened the congress for the Diocese of Rome on the theme, “Jesus has risen. Educating... Read more
Vatican to premier musical about Mary
A unique musical will be making an appearance at the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall on the life of the Virgin... Read more
Pope Benedict to meet President Bush in medieval tower
Pope Benedict XVI will meet with President George W. Bush in a restored medieval tower on Friday. Vatican spokesman Federico... Read more
Truth is the goal of inter-religious dialogue, Pope Benedict teaches
The Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue met for its tenth full assembly this past week to focus on the theme:... Read more
Pope’s schedule for southern Italy pastoral visit released
Pope Benedict XVI’s itinerary for his trip to the Italian towns of Santa Maria di Leuca and Brindisi was released... Read more
Benedict XVI: Philosophy needs to help guide modern society
Saturday at the Vatican, the Holy Father received college educators participating in the sixth European Symposium of University Professors. In... Read more
If you are united to Christ, you will be successful, Pope tells priests
On Monday morning candidates from the Holy See’s school for training diplomats had the opportunity to meet with Pope Benedict... Read more
Sunday Angelus: 'True religion is to love God and neighbor'
Thousands of worshippers and pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square despite the summer rains to participate in the Sunday Angelus... Read more
Famous exorcist: 'The devil loves to take over those who hold political office'
In an interview with the magazine “Maria Mensajera,” famous Italian exorcist Father Gabriele Amorth said, “Everybody is vulnerable to the... Read more
Pope encourages Asian bishops to follow in the footsteps of St. Paul
Bishops from the Asian countries of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei met with Pope Benedict at the Vatican on Friday and... Read more
Holy Father receives Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi
Today the Holy Father met with Silvio Berlusconi, the recently elected prime minister of Italy. During their discussion, the two... Read more
Cardinal Bertone to visit Catholic Church in Belarus
The Vatican’s Press Office announced today that Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone will visit Belarus from June 18 – 22. Read more
Pope to convene congress on hope for Diocese of Rome
The Diocese of Rome will be gathering for three days this coming week to focus on prayer, action and suffering... Read more
His humility is the measure of his greatness, Pope says of St. Gregory the Great
Pope Benedict held his weekly General Audience this Wednesday in St. Peter's Square. As he pondered what makes St. Gregory... Read more
Vatican reaffirms Church teaching on ordination to the priesthood
The secretary for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Archbishop Angelo Amato, said this week only men can... Read more
Fight against hunger must become globalized, Pope asserts
On Tuesday morning in Rome, 50 leaders from around the world gathered at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the... Read more
Vatican speaks about papal audiences during food summit
This afternoon the Holy See’s Press Office clarified Pope Benedict’s decision to not grant an audience to the various heads... Read more
Pope Benedict avoids meeting with Iran’s President Ahmadinejad
Pope Benedict XVI has reportedly canceled meetings with seven world leaders to avoid encountering Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Read more
