Vatican News
Benedict XVI delivers “state of the world” address to diplomatic corps
Yesterday at the Vatican, Benedict XVI addressed the 176 States of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See. The... Read more
Pope encourages humanity to place hope in God
In the celebration of the Mass for the Epiphany, Pope Benedict declared that "today we celebrate Christ, Light of the... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI attracts 3 million in 2007
Recently released figures reveal that pilgrims continue to come to Rome in significant numbers under Pope Benedict XVI’s pontificate. Read more
225 delegates to elect new Jesuit general superior
Today the 35th General Congregation of the Society of Jesus will begin in Rome. During the meeting, 225 Jesuit delegates... Read more
All mankind must be guided by Word of God, Pope emphasizes
During the recitation of the Angelus at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday’s Feast of the Epiphany, Pope Benedict XVI emphasized... Read more
Worldwide Eucharistic adoration campaign for priests and sex abuse victims started
The Congregation for the Clergy has launched a worldwide Eucharistic adoration campaign for the holiness of priests and for vocations... Read more
Pope visits homeless shelter in Rome founded my Mother Teresa
On January 4 Pope Benedict XVI visited a homeless shelter in Rome founded “20 years ago by Blessed Teresa of... Read more
Human life under attack warns Benedict XVI
Continual attacks against human life that are being launched around the world must be addressed by today’s intercultural and inter-religious... Read more
Tony Blair received into Catholic Church, Vatican welcomes him with respect
After years of rumors and speculation about his religious beliefs, former British prime minister Tony Blair was officially received into... Read more
Pope Benedict emphasizes importance of evangelization
Today the Holy Father addressed the faithful in his final Sunday Angelus before Christmas asking that their hearts be opened... Read more
Benedict XVI blesses Mexican nativity scene on display in Paul VI Hall
During the Wednesday General Audience this week, Pope Benedict XVI blessed a Mexican nativity scene on display in the Paul... Read more
Pope Pius XII’s beatification investigation delayed
Pope Benedict XVI has delayed the beatification process for Pope Pius XII to provide more time to study documents from... Read more
Benedict XVI recalls the hope and joy of Brazil visit
In his annual Christmas greeting, Pope Benedict spoke of his trip to Brazil in 2007 as he met with cardinals,... Read more
Pope Benedict says encounter with Jesus is the answer to world’s challenges
Every year the Pope holds a “Christmas party” of sorts with the various offices that help him run the Catholic... Read more
Holy Father meets with Italian Catholic Action
Young people from Italian Catholic Action (ACI) were received by Pope Benedict for a traditional exchange of Christmas good wishes. ... Read more
Pope receives president of France
On Thursday morning, the Holy Father received the president of France, Nicolas Sarkozy. This marked the first meeting between Pope... Read more
Vatican Newspaper: Golden Compass a Gnostic, hopeless story from the 70's
The daily edition of the official Vatican newspaper has come out with a harsh criticism of the movie "The Golden... Read more
Vatican Nativity scene trades manger for St. Joseph’s house
The Nativity scene traditionally built each Christmas in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome will have a novel twist... Read more
World must know about the life-changing impact of Christmas, maintains Benedict XVI
As Christmas draws nearer, Pope Benedict departed from his tradition of reflecting on an Early Church Father on Wednesdays so... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI approves fourteen people's advance towards sainthood
Pope Benedict XVI authorized the Congregation for the Causes of Saints on Monday to publish and circulate the decrees of... Read more
