Vatican News
Pope remembers Rwanda genocide, calls for reconciliation centered on the faith
In a message sent to the president of the Republic of Rwanda for the national day of mourning on the... Read more
Vatican reports progress on agreement with the State of Israel
Yesterday in the Vatican, the Bilateral Permanent Working Commission between the Holy See and the State of Israel held a... Read more
Italian Bishops attack plan to air "Sex Crimes and the Vatican"
Plans by Italy's RAI television network to air a BBC program on sexual abuse have been condemned by Italian Church... Read more
Church continues to witness among Muslim majority
The small minority of Catholics in the predominantly Muslim African country of Mali remains committed to mission by “good example... Read more
Pope pleads for an end to Gaza fighting
On Sunday at the conclusion of the recitation of the Regina Coeli in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict XVI commented... Read more
Archbishop Tomasi proposes new direction for World Health Organization
This week marks the gathering of the World Health Organization (WHO) for the purpose of appointing a new Director General... Read more
Holy Father speaks about his trip to Brazil, the media, and the Ascension
Thousands of pilgrims flocked to St. Peter's square to hear the Pope's first public address since his trip to Brazil... Read more
Benedict XVI calls bishops of Mali to be zealous pastors
Today in the Apostolic Palace of Castelgandolfo, shortly before his return to the Vatican this evening, the Pope received prelates... Read more
Pope to remain in Castel Gandolfo until next Friday
After his return to Rome from Brazil, where he presided over the inauguration of the 5th General Conference of the... Read more
Panel of Cardinals recognize heroic virtues of Pope Pius XII in procedure for beatification
On Tuesday evening, a 30-member panel of top Catholic prelates voted in favour of recognising Pius's "heroic virtues" - the... Read more
Pope appoints new bishop in Canada
Pope Benedict XVI appointed as Bishop of Saint John in New Brunswick (Canada) Most Reverend Robert Harris, until now Auxiliary... Read more
European Bishops acknowledge uphill road to re-Christianize Europe
European bishops gathered in Rome for the seventh meeting of the Special Council for Europe of the General Secretariat of... Read more
Diminution and aging of the clergy challenge for missionary work, Pope says
On Saturday morning, Pope Benedict XVI met with participants of the meeting of the senior council of the Pontifical Missionary... Read more
Benedict XVI praises Swiss Guard's service to the Church
On Saturday, Pope Benedict XVI praised the service to the Church paid by the 500 year-old Swiss Guard during the... Read more
Cardinal Sodano appointed Pope's delegate to Fatima
Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Cardinal Angelo Sodano, dean of the College of Cardinals, as his legate to the solemn... Read more
Pope calls on female religious to make intimacy with Christ a priority
During his meeting with participants in the plenary assembly of the International Union of Female Superiors General, Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Holy Father consecrates his trip to Mary, the Mother of the Church
Scattered sprinkles did not stop thousands of pilgrims from gathering in St. Peter's Square yesterday to hear the Pope's Regina... Read more
Islamic diplomats to attend course on Holy See’s international policy
Diplomats from some twenty Islamic countries of the Mediterranean and Middle East will participate in the seminar “The Catholic Church... Read more
Italian Comic’s Comedy of Errors
The Italian comic Andrea Rivera’s recent outburst against the Church because of its stands on euthanasia, evolution, and contraception has... Read more
Pope Benedict calls Christians to imitate Virgin Mary, be guided by God’s signs
As the month traditionally set aside for devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary begins, the Vatican has announced that Pope... Read more
