Vatican News
Pope to visit tomb of St. Augustine
On Saturday, April 21, and Sunday, April 23, the Holy Father will make a pastoral visit to the Italian dioceses... Read more
Pope praises power of music to raise gaze of man to “absolute Good and Beauty”
The Church’s celebration of Pope Benedict XVI’s 80th birthday concluded yesterday with a concert in his honor. The Holy Father... Read more
Christ brings mercy and peace, Holy Father recalls on Divine Mercy Sunday
Sunday, thousands of pilgrims flocked to St. Peter's square on a hot April day to hear the Holy Father speak... Read more
Pope Benedict celebrates birthday, gives thanks to God for His Mercy
On the eve of his 80th birthday, the Holy Father celebrated Mass with 60 Cardinals, Bishops and Archbishops, and the... Read more
Pope to meet with President Bush and Iranian President Mohamed Jatami
The director of the Holy See’s Press Office, Father Federico Lombardi, confirmed this week that Pope Benedict XVI will meet... Read more
Cardinal Bertone discusses Pope’s “profound” reflection on Christ
The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, said that in his new book “Jesus of Nazareth,” Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Pope holds surprise meeting with Roman Curia
In what could be a sign of an important upcoming announcement, Pope Benedict XVI convened a surprise meeting on Saturday... Read more
Pope’s 80th birthday: “A particularly happy day,” says Cardinal Ruini
In a letter the faithful of Rome regarding the celebration of the Pope’s 80th birthday and the second anniversary of... Read more
Benedict’s new book to follow, “the Pope’s path towards Jesus”
The Italian publishing house, Rizzoli, has released an extensive press release and synopsis of Pope Benedict’s new book, "Jesus of... Read more
Scholars revise conclusions about ‘Jesus family tomb’
Several prominent scholars, who were featured in interviews in the controversial documentary Lost Tomb of Jesus, have now revised their... Read more
World must invest in educational development for aging population, Holy See tells U.N.
The Vatican made public today, an April 10th speech given by Archbishop Celestino Migliore, Holy See permanent observer to the... Read more
Vatican publishes Benedict XVI’s Schedule for Brazil trip
The Press Office of the Holy See made public yesterday the official agenda of Pope Benedict XVI’s upcoming trip to... Read more
Pope to approve beatification for Japanese martyrs
Pope Benedict XVI may soon approve a decree for the beatification of 188 Japanese martyrs, Cardinal Stephen Fumio Hamao told... Read more
Let us witness to the death and resurrection of the Lord, Benedict says
More than 50,000 people crowded into St. Peter’s Square this Easter Wednesday to attend today's general audience. The Pope, who... Read more
Pope Benedict to celebrate 80th birthday with a Mass this Sunday
The Vatican issued a reminder this morning that Pope Benedict XVI will mark the occasion of his 80th birthday with... Read more
We must spread the news of Christ’s resurrection to the world without fear, Pope says
Today, at midday, Pope Benedict XVI marked Easter Monday with the praying of the Regina Coeli, the Marian prayer which... Read more
Holy See confirms, Pope sent letter to Iran asking for release of detained British soldiers
The director of the Holy See’s Press Office, Father Federico Lombardi, confirmed on Saturday that Pope Benedict XVI sent a... Read more
Bishops’ Easter messaged warns of mass uprising if Mugabe remains in power
Zimbabwe’s nine Roman Catholic bishops issued a pastoral letter on Easter Sunday that calls on President Robert Mugabe to end... Read more
With Thomas let us proclaim, “My Lord and my God,” Pope Benedict says Easter morning
Celebrating Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica this morning, Pope Benedict XVI invited all Catholics to imitate the faith... Read more
In the resurrection love is shown to be stronger than death, Pope says at Easter Vigil
Preaching to a group of pilgrims and prelates, who filled the entirety of St.Peter’s Basilica, Pope Benedict XVI reflected on... Read more
