Vatican News
Eucharist only hope for a world that mocks God, says Pontifical preacher
During the celebration of the Lord's Passion, the Preacher of the Papal Household, Father Raniero Cantalamessa recalled that the Eucharist,... Read more
In emotional message Pope offers sufferings for the Church
At the beginning of the traditional Good Friday Way of the Cross, Cardinal Camillo Ruini, Vicar for the Diocese of... Read more
Cardinal Re thanks Pope for his "serene abandonment to God" and calls for renewal in priesthood
Holy Thursday celebrations began today at the Vatican with the Chrism Mass celebrated by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Prefect of... Read more
'I am spiritually with you,' says Pope in Holy Thursday message
In a message that was both poignant and reassuring, Pope John Paul II told the faithful that he was "spiritually... Read more
Cardinal Lopez Trujillo: Eucharist is oxygen for the Church
The celebration and proclamation of the Eucharist and the Pascal Mystery are like oxygen for the whole Church and continually... Read more
Pope makes brief appearance from window
Despite new reports of failing health and the cancellation of his weekly general audience, Pope John Paul II made a... Read more
Vatican calls on bishops to support Christian community in Holy Land with Good Friday collections
The Congregation for Oriental Churches has issued a call to bishops worldwide to support the Christian community in the Holy... Read more
Vatican says Schiavo must be kept alive
The Vatican has once again spoken out in favor of brain-damaged Terri Schiavo, who has been without food and water... Read more
Doctor rules out new hospitalization of Pope
With heightened rumors in the press about the health of Pope John Paul II, the Pontiff’s medical team on Tuesday... Read more
Pope tells university students to ‘renew art and culture’
In a message read by Archbishop Leonardo Sandri, substitute for the Secretariat of State today, the Holy Father told participants... Read more
Pope tells youth to be ‘tireless witnesses to the glorious cross of Christ’
Following yesterday’s Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, Pope John Paul II made a surprise appearance at the window... Read more
Cardinal Ruini: In the cross, suffering takes on new meaning
Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass in the name of the Pope, Cardinal Camillo Ruini, vicar general for the diocese of Rome,... Read more
Pope demonstrates ‘unfathomable dignity’ of priesthood, says Cardinal Castrillon
This morning, Cardinal Dario Castrillon Hoyos, prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy, presented John Paul II’s long awaited Letter... Read more
‘Peace is the work of justice’, Pope tells conference
Yesterday, Pope John Paul II called on members of a conference examining the Church’s call to justice continue to foster... Read more
Pope expresses hope for direction of Panama
Today the Vatican welcomed Lawrence Edward Chewning Fabrega, the new ambassador to the Holy See from Panama. Read more
Cardinal calls Holocaust Museum ‘a warning, a witness, and an appeal’
On March 15th, the new Holocaust History Museum at Yad Vashem Mausoleum in Jerusalem opened its doors. Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran,... Read more
Pope gives surprise blessing from Papal apartment
This morning, Pope John Paul II made a surprise appearance at the window of his Vatican apartment and gave numerous... Read more
Vatican Conference to explore Church’s role in promoting justice
Delegates began gathering at the Vatican today for a meeting which will explore the need for justice worldwide and examine... Read more
15,000 Rome youth expected at pre-World Youth Day celebration
15,000 young people around Rome are expected to descend upon St. John Lateran Basilica tomorrow in preparation for this summer’s... Read more
Pope to issue Letter to Priests Friday
The Vatican announced today that the Holy Father's Letter to Priests for Holy Thursday this year, will be presented on... Read more
