Vatican News
International congress commemorates 20th anniversary of “Mulieris Dignitatem”
Celebrations for the twentieth anniversary of John Paul II's Apostolic Letter on the dignity and vocation of women, “Mulieris dignitatem”,... Read more
After 70 years...Greek-Catholic bishops return to the Vatican
For the first time in 70 years, the bishops of the Greek-Catholic Church of Ukraine were able to pay a... Read more
Benedict XVI revisits teachings on ecumenical dialogue and evangelization
This week as the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) holds a plenary session at the Vatican, Pope... Read more
Card. Christoph Schönborn introduces Congress on Divine Mercy
Today, at the Holy See’s press office, the Archbishop of Vienna, Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, announced the details of the first... Read more
Pope: Reproductive technologies are prone to violate human dignity
This morning, Pope Benedict XVI asked the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith to focus on "the difficult and... Read more
If you are far from God, you are far from yourself, says the Pope
Pope Benedict returned to his reflections on St. Augustine today, urging everyone to draw close to Jesus, saying that “those... Read more
Anglican archbishop gives Pope ‘Holy Grail’ beer
The Anglican Archbishop of York presented a gift of beer to Pope Benedict XVI on his recent trip to the... Read more
Pope’s Lenten Message: Giving alms should be done for the glory of God, not yourself
Pope Benedict’s Lenten Message for 2008 was presented today in the Holy See Press Office. The theme for this years’... Read more
Pope offers prayers and praise for Archbishop Christodoulos
Greece is in mourning today as it laments the loss of the head of the Greek Orthodox Church, Archbishop Christodoulos.... Read more
Holy Father invites people to join 'invisble monastery' of prayer for Christian unity
On Saturday at the Roman basilica of St. Paul's Outside-the-Walls, the Pope presided at the celebration of the second Vespers... Read more
Pope: Science cannot fully understand the mystery of man
A joyful Pope Benedict spoke this morning with academics gathered at the Vatican to study the human person. While applauding... Read more
Pope reminds Church court to apply uniform standards of justice
Members of the Roman Rota, the second highest Church court, met with Pope Benedict this Friday to inaugurate their 100th... Read more
Jesus heals the whole man, recalls the Holy Father
Before his weekly Sunday Angelus, the Pope noted that the kingdom of God announced by Jesus Christ is manifested in... Read more
Pope releases two doves in prayer for peace
Accompanied by two children, Pope Benedict XVI released two small white doves from the window of the Apostolic Palace, to... Read more
Jesuits are not in opposition to the Vatican, new Superior General says
At his first official meeting with the press, Fr. Adolfo Nicolas S.J., the new Superior General of the Society of... Read more
The Church law “makes us free to follow Jesus”, explains Benedict XVI
Around noon today, Pope Benedict spoke to the participants of a conference being held to celebrate the 25th anniversary of... Read more
Pope points to importance of thanking God for greater unity between Christians
Benedict XVI welcomed members of the World Council of Churches and a delegation of Catholics at the Vatican today, thanking... Read more
Worldwide Divine Mercy Congress to be held on anniversary of John Paul II’s death
On Thursday January 31, at the Holy See’s press office, the Archbishop of Vienna, Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, will announce the... Read more
Holy Father reminds Slovenia to remain faithful to its Christian foundation
After the completion of their “ad limina” visit, the prelates from the Slovenian Episcopal Conference were received by Pope Benedict. ... Read more
Pope proposes the creation of ‘info-ethics’ for the media
Pope Benedict XVI issued a call today for ‘info-ethics’ to be developed for the media as part of his annual... Read more
