Vatican News
Vatican publishes outline for next Synod of Bishops General Assembly
In the Holy See Press Office at midday today, Archbishop Nikola Eterovic, secretary general of the Synod of Bishops, presented... Read more
Vatican confirms: Pope Benedict has accepted invitation to visit United Nations HQ in New York
The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J., confirmed recent rumors that Pope Benedict XVI has... Read more
Pope Benedict sends “Thank You Note” to well-wishers
The Vatican has included a link on its website with a short message of thanks written by Archbishop Leonardo Sandi,... Read more
Conference will examine international responsibility to justice and charity, Vatican official says
The Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, led by Harvard law professor Mary Ann Glendon kicked off a five-day plenary session... Read more
Vatican official denounces “terrorism” of abortion and euthanasia
The Secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Archbishop Angelo Amato, said abortion and euthanasia represent “terrorism... Read more
Pontifical Council sends message to Buddhists: education for peace begins with family values
Made public today was the annual message to the world’s Buddhists as they celebrate their Feast of Vesakh. The message,... Read more
Benedict invites Catholics to “a prayerful reading” of scripture
In today's general audience Benedict XVI dedicated his catechesis to Origen of Alexandria, a third century historian and "one of... Read more
Holy Father holds audience with Abbas
This morning Pope Benedict XVI received in audience Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen), president of the Palestinian Authority. The two conducted... Read more
Communion within the Church essential for flourishing of vocations, Pope Benedict writes
The Press Office of the Holy See made public today Pope Benedict XVI’s message for the upcoming World Day of... Read more
Fight against poverty, especially in Africa, must remain a priority, Pope reminds international community
Made public today at the Vatican were letters exchanged by Pope Benedict XVI and German Chancellor Angela Merkel a few... Read more
Pope Benedict praises work of the Papal Foundation
Today in the Vatican, Benedict XVI received members of the Papal Foundation,a Catholic organization based in the United States, which... Read more
Pope calls for greater respect for human rights in Sri Lanka
This morning at the Vatican Pope Benedict XVI and the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Mahinda... Read more
Pope “profoundly in tune” with God’s Spirit, Cardinal Ruini says
Cardinal Camillo Ruini, Vicar General of the Diocese of Rome, said this week the men who represent the Church, especially... Read more
Pope meets with UN Secretary General, receives New York invite
Late yesterday afternoon Pope Benedict XVI received the new Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, at the Apostolic... Read more
Vatican official calls on intl. community to meet needs of Iraqi refugees
A Vatican official has launched an urgent appeal to the international community for a coordinated response to the needs of... Read more
Soccer and humor among conversation topics enjoyed by Benedict XVI
The Holy Father’s agenda is always full of activities dealing with serious and even grave issues. Nevertheless, when he meets... Read more
Vatican to hold conference regarding response of airport chaplains to terrorism
"Dialogue in airport chaplaincies as a response to terrorism" is the theme of the 13th world seminar of Catholic chaplains... Read more
Pope recalls the need for a harmony between faith and reason in the Christian life
Thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square today to attend Pope Benedict XVI’s weekly General Audience and catechesis. The... Read more
Vatican spokesman says fathers of the Church, centrality of the liturgy essential elements of Benedict XVI’s pontificate
On the occasion of Pope Benedict XVI’s 80th birthday, the director of the Holy See’s Press Office, Father Federico Lombardi,... Read more
Pope Benedict prays that God will send consolation and spiritual strength to all involved in Virginia Tech killings
The Vatican made public this morning a message from Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, on behalf of Pope... Read more
