Vatican News
Pope Benedict: there can be no true theology of Christ without first falling in love with him
In his weekly general audience, held this morning in a rainy St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict XVI recalled the words... Read more
True justice, development must spring from recognition of human dignity, says Pope
In a message addressed to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, which just completed its 13th plenary assembly in Rome,... Read more
Pope supports Archbishop who received death threats over opposition to gay marriage
According to the BBC, Pope Benedict XVI has lent his support, by phone, to Italian Archbishop Angelo Bagnasco, who has... Read more
Bush, Pope Benedict to hold first meeting this summer
The Vatican and the White House have announced that Pope Benedict XVI will hold his first meeting with U.S. President... Read more
Pope calls on faithful, particularly families, to pray for, nurture priestly vocations
Shortly after ordaining 22 men from the diocese of Rome to the priesthood, Pope Benedict XVI charged the throngs of... Read more
Pope Benedict calls eastern rite Catholic Churches a beacon of unity ‘in a fragmented world’
As an historic Synod of the Syrian Catholic Church concluded Sunday in the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI charged the gathered... Read more
Pope Benedict ordains 22 new priests, calls them to ‘be ready to give their lives’ for Christ
Pope Benedict XVI marked Sunday’s 44th annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations by conferring priestly ordination on 22 men... Read more
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
