Vatican News
Sts. Cyril and Methodius inspired spread of Gospel in Europe, says Pope
Pope Benedict XVI today welcomed Prime Minister Vlado Buchkovski of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the Vatican as... Read more
Pope thanks Austria for honoring brother, praises beauty of its sacred music
On May 19th, during a ceremony honoring his brother, Msgr.Georg Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI expressed delight at the 30 years... Read more
Pope exhorts Rwandans to remain strong despite past violence
On Saturday, Pope Benedict recieved eight bishops from Rwanda, who are concluding their "ad limina" visits, and told them to... Read more
‘We work so that the paths of the world may be open to Christ’, Pope tells Vatican officials
On Saturday, Pope Benedict held a meeting with a group of the most prominent prelates in the Vatican, saying that,... Read more
Humans are called to communion, says Pope
In his Sunday audience for the weekly Angelus prayer, Pope Benedict told more than 20,000 pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's... Read more
Pope urges faithful to gather around Christ present in the Eucharist
Speaking yesterday on the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the Holy Father greeted over 20,000 pilgrims gathered in St.... Read more
Pope thanks Bulgarian president, people for recent closeness to Holy See
Earlier today, Pope Benedict welcomed Georgi Parvanov, president of the Republic of Bulgaria, to the Vatican, thanking Divine Providence for ... Read more
Israel honors John Paul II with stamp, park
Israel is honoring Pope John Paul II with a commemorative stamp and a park in the Galilee, Israel’s embassy to... Read more
Benedict XVI decries Nazism, communism: ‘we must assure that such inhuman acts are never repeated’
Following a screening yesterday of the new film, “Karol, A Man Who Became Pope”, Pope Benedict XVI decried Nazism and... Read more
Pope Benedict to preside at Mass, Eucharistic procession for Corpus Christi
The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict would celebrate Mass for the solemnity of Corpus Christi, on May 26th at... Read more
Pope’s brother honored by Austrian president
Yesterday evening, Pope Benedict XVI participated in a ceremony honoring his brother, Msgr. Georg Ratzinger, who was decorated by Helmut... Read more
‘Be priests according to Christ’s heart’ Pope Benedict tells Pontifical Academy students
Earlier this morning, Pope Benedict met with students from the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, accompanied by their president, Archbishop Justo Mullor,... Read more
Pope commends Latin American Bishop’s Council, calls them to strengthen families, vocations
Today, the Vatican released a letter from Pope Benedict XVI, commending the Latin American Episcopal Council (CELAM), which celebrates its... Read more
Investigation shows Vatican Radio emissions within acceptable limits
Following charges of violating Italian environmental laws, including jail sentences for two Vatican Radio officials, a new study has shown... Read more
‘With peace and reconciliation,’ says Pope, Macedonia could become an example to Balkans
Earlier today, Pope Benedict greeted Bartolomej Kajtazi, the Holy See’s new ambassador from the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and... Read more
Vatican seminar to explore Liturgy and pursuit of peace
A seminar begins today in the Vatican, which will explore cultural and pastoral factors which link liturgical life more closely... Read more
Transcendent God reaches out to us in our humility, says Pope Benedict on the birthday of John Paul II
Remembering the late John Paul II on what would have been his 85th birthday, Pope Benedict XVI today, greeted nearly... Read more
Pope Benedict praises renaming of Italian peak for John Paul II
At the conclusion of today’s General Audience, Pope Benedict spiritually joined a ceremony, taking place simultaneously in Italy’s Gran Sasso... Read more
Terri Schiavo’s parents attend Papal audience, thank Vatican for support
Among the pilgrims present for Pope Benedict XVI’s Wednesday audience this morning were Bob and Mary Schindler—parents of Terri Schiavo,... Read more
Compendium of Catechism to be ready for publication in time for WYD 2005
The long-awaited Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church will be ready in time for World Youth Day 2005,... Read more
