Vatican News
Bishops Called to Teach and Promote Justice
Bishops are called to be prophets, witnesses and servants of hope in the world, says the new Vatican document on... Read more
More Than 400,000 Expected To Attend Mother Teresa’s Beatification
The beatification of Mother Teresa could set a new record for a celebration of this kind if calculations by Vatican... Read more
Mother Teresa Was “A Woman In Love With God”
In an interview with the Fides News Agency, Fr. Brian Kolodiejchuk, Postulator of the Cause of Beatification of Mother Teresa... Read more
BBC Broadcasts Show Hostility Toward Church And Religious Belief: Bishops
Despite good coverage of Pope John Paul II’s 25th anniversary and of the life of Mother Teresa this week, the... Read more
Cardinal Suggests Health Warning on Condom Packets
Condom packages should carry a health warning similar to that printed on cigarette packets, Alfonso Cardinal Trujillo told the AFP... Read more
Vespers Are Perfect Expression Of Praise: Pope
The evening vespers are a prayer, which expresses the trust that we have in God and which reminds us to... Read more
Pope Signs New Document On Ministry Of Bishops
On the anniversary of his pontificate, Pope John Paul II signed a new document on the ministry of bishops and... Read more
Congress Of Cardinals: The Pope Teaches Us To Follow Christ In Difficult Times
Close to 200 Cardinals from around are gathering in Rome this week to take part in a Congress on the... Read more
Holy Father Proposes Dialogue To Resolve Chaos In Bolivia
At the conclusion of his general audience yesterday, Pope John Paul called for "civil dialogue" and "reasonable solutions" to resolve... Read more
Pope Not Resigning Any Time Soon
Pope John Paul II still can carry out his mission and shows no sign of resigning, several cardinals told media... Read more
Homeless Will Be Guests of Honor at Beatification of Mother Teresa
This Sunday, October 19, 2,000 homeless people from Rome, accompanied by 1,000 members of the Missionaries of Charity, will be... Read more
“The Pope Has Fulfilled His Own Prophecy” Though His Suffering Says Polish Expert
In a moving personal testimony during the presentation of his book on the philosophical thought of John Paul II, “Metaphysics... Read more
Week of Celebrations for John Paul II
Pope John Paul II begins a week full of activities tomorrow in celebration of his 25th anniversary and the appointment... Read more
Pope Continues to Count on Youth
Pope John Paul II thanked the Catholic youth of the world yesterday for always having been close to him during... Read more
Book on Pope's Philosophical Works Hits Shelves
The first collection of all of Karol Wojtila’s essays was launched at the Holy See Press Office yesterday. The 1,600-page... Read more
Right to religious freedom “litmus test” for respect of other rights: Pope
Pope John Paul II commended the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe today for its commitment to ensure the... Read more
Pope thanks Knights of Columbus for “unfailing support”
In a general audience today, Pope John Paul II urged the Knights of Columbus to “continue to seek new ways... Read more
Priesthood, more than a career: Pope
In order to create a true community of disciples of the Lord, priests and bishops must prepare lay people with... Read more
Evening prayer reminds Christians of Paschal mystery: Pope
The evening vespers are an important tradition and prayer that allow Christians a moment in the day to give thanks,... Read more
In historic trip to Marian Shrine, Pope calls to pray Rosary, change the world
With the ancient city of Pompeii as the backdrop, Pope John Paul II reminded all Christians today of the necessity... Read more
