Vatican News
Pope John Paul II receives eternal reward at 9:37 p.m.
The third-longest serving pontiff, after St. Peter and Pope Pius IX, died serenely at 9:37 p.m., Rome time, in his... Read more
Ancient tradition for confirming Pope’s death
According to the Apostolic Constitution Apostólica Universi Dominici Gregis issued by Pope John Paul II in 1996, the confirming of... Read more
Church is in state of “Sede Vacante”
With the death of John Paul II, the Church enters a state known as “Sede Vacante,” the principle of “no... Read more
John Paul II left written instructions about his memorial
According the norms established by the Apostolic Constitution Universi Dominici Gregis, issued by Pope John Paul II in 1996, after... Read more
Pope died after Mass of the Divine Mercy, Vatican reveals
Pope John Paul died after attending the Mass of the Divine Mercy, a feast he personally established three years ago,... Read more
Sunday 10:30, first funeral Mass for Pope John Paul at the Vatican
The Vatican spokesman, Joaquin Navarro-Valls announced this evening that tomorrow, feast of the Divine Mercy Sunday, at 10.30 a.m. Read more
Vatican says Pope critical but "calm and conscious"
The Vatican's spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls said the Pope experienced serious heart problems yesterday but that he is "conscious, lucid and... Read more
Pope prays Way of the Cross in his suffering
During the press conference this morning on the state of Pope John Paul II's health, Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls revealed... Read more
Cardinal Ruini calls for intensified prayers for ailing pope
Earlier today, Cardinal Camillo Ruini, vicar general for the diocese of Rome called on all Romans and all Italians to... Read more
Vatican, in light of Schivo death, calls for a 'greater defense of life'
Yesterday evening, the Vatican weighed in on the death of brain-damaged Terri Schiavo, who died yesterday morning following a two-week... Read more
Pope prays for Christians to dedicate Sundays to love of God and neighbor
Today, the Vatican announced Pope John Paul's general prayer and mission intentions for the month of April. Read more
Pope appoints New York-born Priest as New Apostolic Nuncio to New Zealand
Today, Pope John Paul II has appointed Msgr. Charles Daniel Balvo, counselor to the apostolic nunciature in Lithuania, as the... Read more
Vatican announces Pope is unconscious but not dead, Rosary being held at St. Peter’s Square
The Vatican has officially announced that the Pope John Paul II’s blood pressure has dramatically dropped and he is now... Read more
Vatican Biblical Commission to discuss connection between Bible and Morality
Next week, members of the Pontifical Biblical Commission will gather in Vatican City to explore the relationship between the Bible... Read more
Significant Vatican painting finds new home on stamp
The Vatican has announced that next week, it will issue a set of four stamps featuring details of one of... Read more
Pope receives feeding tube, Vatican calls recovery 'slow and progressive'
Amid much speculation by worldwide media as to John Paul II's true condition following last month's tracheotomy surgery, Joaquin Navarro-Valls,... Read more
Pope tries to speak but gives silent blessing to crowd in St. Peter's Square
Pope John Paul II greeted thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square this morning with a brief appearance and... Read more
Italian press reports doctors want to submit Pope to more analysis
Doctors from the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, where Pope John Paul II underwent a tracheotomy, want the Pope to return... Read more
Pope skips Easter Monday blessing
Thousand of Pilgrims at St. Peter Square were disappointed this morning when Pope John Paul failed to appear at his... Read more
Thousands receive emotional Easter blessing from Pope unable to speak
Tens of thousands from around the world gathered for the solemn Easter mass in St. Peter's Square this morning to... Read more
