Vatican News
Vatican spokesman: Pope has helped to close “chapter of shame and sorrow” in U.S.
In statements broadcast by Vatican Radio, the director of the Holy See’s Press Office, Father Federico Lombardi, said that with... Read more
John Henry Cardinal Newman to be beatified
The Vatican has approved the beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman, the English convert and theologian who has had immense... Read more
Cardinal Lopez Trujillo: a man of courageous wisdom who served the truth
The president of the movement Laity for Colombia, Carlos Corsi Otalora, recalled Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Trujillo, who died on April... Read more
Pope to ordain 29 deacons for Rome
The Vatican’s Press Office announced today that Pope Benedict XVI will preside at the ordination of 29 deacons for the... Read more
Urban slum conditions must be addressed, says Archbishop Migliore
Archbishop Celestino Migliore, addressed the U.N.'s Economic and Social Council's Commission on Population and Development about the problems associated with mega-cities... Read more
Funeral of Cardinal Lopez Trujillo to be held Wednesday
Today the Holy Father sent a telegram of condolence for the death of Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Trujillo, president of the... Read more
Cardinal Trujillo, President of Pontifical Council for the Family, passes away
Cardinal Alfonso López Trujillo, President of the Pontifical Council for the Family, died Saturday of complications from diabetes. The cardinal... Read more
Bl. Kateri Tekakwitha’s cause for sainthood going to Vatican
Monsignor Paul Lenz has informed CNA that on Thursday, he will submit the Cause for the Canonization of Blessed Kateri... Read more
Weapons disarmament preceded by disarmament of hearts, says Cardinal Martino
Cardinal Renato Martino, President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, said this past week that, “To work for... Read more
Holy Father to bring message of hope to Church in US, says Vatican official
The vice president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, Archbishop Octavo Ruiz Arenas, said that during his upcoming trip... Read more
Pope Benedict calls for a “new humanism” to overcome violence
In the face of the eruption of violence around the world, Pope Benedict is calling for a “new humanism” that... Read more
Pope Benedict requests prayers for "spiritual renewal" in U.S. visit
After his Sunday Regina Caeli prayers, Pope Benedict XVI addressed in English those gathered in St. Peter’s Square, asking them... Read more
Pope Benedict: consecrated religious testify to God's primacy
During his midday Regina Caeli prayers on Sunday in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict XVI emphasized the role played by... Read more
Vatican cardinal weighs in on pro-abortion politicians and Communion
A newly released video of a 2007 appearance of Francis Cardinal Arinze shows the cardinal addressing the issue of Catholic... Read more
Benedict XVI names five U.S. bishops in advance of visit
Pope Benedict XVI has named five new bishops for the United States, the largest number of prelates named in a... Read more
Europe should look to St. Benedict for model of renewal, Pope urges
Pope Benedict XVI held the last general audience today ahead of next week’s papal trip to the United States, urging... Read more
Grandparents have special mission of passing on the faith, Cardinal Bertone says
Addressing the Pontifical Council for the Family, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, explained over the weekend that in a society characterized by... Read more
Pope: The Church’s opposition to divorce and abortion is a ‘yes’ to human dignity
On Saturday, the Holy Father received 300 participants in an international congress entitled: "Oil on the wounds. A response to... Read more
“Stand tall as heralds of hope!”, Pope tells bishops of Antilles
The bishops from the group of islands in the Caribbean known as the Antilles met with the Holy Father this... Read more
Road to Emmaus gives hope to all Christians, says Holy Father
The road to Emmaus “is the path of renewal and maturation in faith for all Christians,” Pope Benedict told the... Read more
