Vatican News
John Paul II: Universities must speak out loud of Europe’s Christian roots
Pope John Paul II said today that Universities “can speak out loud” of the Christian roots of Europe that “the... Read more
Pope will preside over Ash Wednesday celebration
The Holy See announced today that Pope John Paul II will preside over the Ash Wednesday liturgy at the Vatican... Read more
Vatican dicastery explains why human cloning is immoral
Bishop Elio Sgrecia, Vice President of the Pontifical Academy for Life, established 10 years ago by Pope John Paul II,... Read more
Pope insists on Europe’s Christian roots during weekend
On two different occasions on Saturday and Sunday, Pope John Paul insisted in the need for preserving Europe’s Christian roots... Read more
Exagerated Nationalism bring only “tears and blood,” Pope says
During the funeral Mass of Cardinal Opilio Rossi, Pope John Paul II recalled the years of World War II and... Read more
Holy Land needs reconciliation, not walls, Pope says
During a meeting with Ahmed Qurei, Prime minister of the Palestinian National Authority, Pope John Paul said today that the... Read more
Pope wishes Colombian President moral, material reconstruction for Colombia
In welcoming Colombian President Alvaro Uribe Velez to the Vatican today, Pope John Paul II told him he hopes for... Read more
Pope ask Iranian leader to safeguard inalienable rights
John Paul II today received Kamal Kharrazi, foreign minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, encouraging him to protect the... Read more
2005 World Synod of Bishops to focus on the Eucharist
The Vatican Press Office has announced that Pope John Paul has announced that the next Ordinary General Assembly of the... Read more
Pope appoints two Eastern European Archbishops to key roles in the Roman Curia
Pope John Paul II appointed to Eastern European Archbishops to key roles in the Roman Curia. The Pope accepted the... Read more
World Day of Sick recalls meaning of life, connection to Lourdes: Pope
It is a great act of love to take care of those who suffer, said Pope John Paul II today... Read more
Synthesis of Catechism of the Catholic Church ready for review
The first draft of a summary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, which hundreds of bishops around the world... Read more
Vatican announces seven canonizations, including pro-life mother
The Vatican press office announced that on Thursday, February 19, an Ordinary Public Consistory will be held to announce the... Read more
Pope appoints new Bishop for Portland, Maine
Pope John Paul II appointed as the new Bishop of Portland, Maine, the Most Reverend Richard Joseph Malone, Auxiliary of... Read more
The Vatican celebrates 75 years of recovering sovereign status
Tomorrow is a holiday in the Vatican as this tiny city-state celebrates the 75th anniversary of the signing of the... Read more
Reform of the UN is a “moral obligation,” Pope says
On Saturday, Pope John Paul II welcomed at the Vatican Julian Robert Hunte, President of the 58th General Assembly of... Read more
Pope recalls Lourdes, 150th Anniversary of Dogma of Immaculate Conception
Addressing the pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square for the Angelus on Sunday, Pope John Paul meditated upon the coming... Read more
Pontifical Academy for Life to remember memorable French pro-lifer
The Pontifical Academy for Life will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of its foundation by Pope John Paul II by honoring... Read more
States must protect rights of monogamous, heterosexual marriage, Vatican says at UN
The Holy See Permanent Observer to the United Nations Archbishop Celestino Migliore, spoke last Saturday on the role of the... Read more
Catholics must accept and live fullness of Catholic doctrine, Pope says
Addressing members of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith headed by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Pope John Paul said... Read more
