Vatican News
Pontifical Academy for Life to remember memorable French pro-lifer
The Pontifical Academy for Life will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of its foundation by Pope John Paul II by honoring... Read more
States must protect rights of monogamous, heterosexual marriage, Vatican says at UN
The Holy See Permanent Observer to the United Nations Archbishop Celestino Migliore, spoke last Saturday on the role of the... Read more
Catholics must accept and live fullness of Catholic doctrine, Pope says
Addressing members of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith headed by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Pope John Paul said... Read more
Pope stresses the need to recover natural law
Speaking to the members of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, headed by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Pope John... Read more
Priestly sexual misconduct must be prevented at seminaries, Pope says
In a long speech addressed to members of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, headed by Cardinal Joseph... Read more
Pope slams Anti-Semitism, supports Palestinian plight
Pope John Paul II received on Thursday a group from the American Jewish Committee and, during brief remarks, recalled their... Read more
Program for World Day of the Sick revealed
Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragan, President of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Ministry, presented on Thursaday at the Vatican Press... Read more
Christians must ponder their own moral integrity before taking Holy Communion, Pope says
While commenting on Psalm 14, “Who is worthy to be before the Lord?,” Pope John Paul II said during his... Read more
Important step in dialogue between Catholics and the Coptic Orthodox Church
The Vatican Press office released today an account of the first meeting of the International Joint Commission for Theological Dialogue... Read more
Pope calls on religious to renew “yes” to God daily
Pope John Paul presided on Monday, feast of the Presentation of the Lord, the VIII Day of Consecrated Life, during... Read more
Pontifical Yearbook: Half of world’s Catholics live on the American continent
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Secretary of State, and Archbishop Leonardi Sandri, Substitute for General Affairs, presented to Pope John Paul II... Read more
Vatican website becomes main outlet of information on Pope, Holy See
According to a report released by the Vatican Press Office, the Vatican website www.vatican.va has become the main outlet “for... Read more
Pope encourages pro-lifers to keep fighting against abortion
During the Angelus prayer last Sunday, Pope John Paul strongly encouraged pro-lifers to keep supporting family life and fighting against... Read more
Pope’s asks prayers for peaceful coexistence in the Holy Land
The Holy Father’s general prayer intention for February is: “For peaceful coexistence among Christians, Jews and Muslims in the Holy... Read more
Pope says anti-life culture “intimidated” by natural fertility regulation
In a message made public today, Pope John Paul told the participants at a meeting in Rome on the theme... Read more
Pope urges French bishops to attract committed laity to the Church
Speaking to a group of French bishops from the provinces of Dijon and Tours, Pope John Paul II focused on... Read more
Human development goes beyond economic success, Pope tells Chinese ambassador
Speaking to the new ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan,) Chou-seng Tou, Pope John Paul remarked in English that... Read more
Pope says Christian marriage is valid unless “the contrary is demonstrated”
Addressing officials and attorneys of the Roman Rota at the inauguration of the Vatican’s judicial year, Pope John Paul II... Read more
Pope call to reflect on condition of Children, “spiritual childhood” during Lent
Pope John Paul II released today his Lenten Message for 2004 entitled “Whoever receives one such child in my name... Read more
Vatican launches initiatives to favor Children with AIDS
During the official presentation of Pope John Paul II’s Lenten message 2004, entitled “Whoever receives one such child in my... Read more
