Vatican News
Pope asks bishops to “awaken an ever greater love for the mystery of the Eucharist”
The Pope expressed his joy this morning that the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, during the Year of the Eucharist,... Read more
Health care ministry called to show Christ to the suffering, says Pope
Today the Holy Father reminded members of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Ministry, that the aim of the Council... Read more
Pope celebrates feast of St. Agnes with traditional blessing of lambs
Pope John Paul II, in liturgical memory of the virgin-martyr St. Agnes, whose feast is today and for whom the... Read more
Catholic agencies worldwide give $500 million to aid tsunami victims
A speech given by Archbishop Celestino Migliore to the United Nations General assembly was published today regarding relief efforts in... Read more
Pope calls strengthening of marriage and families crucial for society
This morning, John Paul II called on participants of the General Chapter of the International Union of Families of Schoenstatt... Read more
Pope calls prayer the “soul of the ecumenical movement”
"These are days of reflection and prayer”, the Holy Father said today in his general audience at the Vatican, recalling... Read more
Pope extends special greeting to Armenian Patriarch
At the end of his general audience today, the Holy Father gave a special greeting to the Armenian delegation present... Read more
Vatican Announces Release of Kidnapped Iraqi Archbishop
The Vatican press office announced with relief and satisfaction today that, “we learned of the release of Archbishop Basile Georges... Read more
World delegation of rabbis thank Pope for his efforts to “demolish the wall of hatred”
This morning, in the largest private audience ever given by a Pope to Jewish leaders, John Paul II received 160... Read more
Pope calls sporting activity “a worthwhile educational instrument”
This morning at the Vatican, the Pope received the president, management, drivers and technicians of the Italian car manufacturer Ferrari,... Read more
Pope calls Eucharist “our spiritual nourishment” during meeting with Vatican Security
The Eucharist was the focus of the Holy Father's talk yesterday when he received members of the Public Security Inspectorate,... Read more
Vatican announces Holy Father’s calendar for coming months
The Vatican recently announced the various events at which the Holy Father will be present during the following months. Read more
Pope calls faithful to “Implore God for the Gift of Full Unity”
The World Day of Migrants and Refugees and the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity were at the center of... Read more
Holy Father Accepts Archbishop Keleher’s Resignation
The Holy Father accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of Kansas City in Kansas, presented by Archbishop James Patrick... Read more
New documents reveal Hitler wanted Pope Pius XII kidnapped
Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler had ordered one of his generals to kidnap Pope Pius XII during World War II, reported... Read more
Pope exhorts faithful to “give open witness of faith and veneration for the Blessed Sacrament"
In a Decree published today, the Holy Father granted a Plenary Indulgence during the year of the Eucharist, which began... Read more
Vatican invites Tsunami victims to solemn Mass
Priests, religious and faithful from the countries afflicted by the devastating tsunami of December 26th are especially invited to St.... Read more
Nation’s top cantors to perform at celebration honoring Pope
On January 18th, Pope John Paul II will receive twelve of the United States’ top cantors, who will perform for... Read more
“True peace only possible by accepting Christ and his Gospel” was Cardinal Schotte’s motto, says Pope
This morning in the Vatican Basilica, the Holy Father presided at the funeral of Cardinal Jan Pieter Schotte, C.I.C.M., who... Read more
Pope tells university delegation: “Faith and reason enrich one another”
This morning at the Vatican, the Pope received the rector and a delegation from the University of Slesia in Katowice,... Read more
