This morning at the Vatican, the Holy Father received the mayor of Rome and the presidents of the region of... Read more
In response to questions by journalists today, Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro-Valls stated that the Vatican will officially... Read more
The U.S. ambassador to the Vatican responded to comments made by Pio Cardinal Laghi Monday that President George Bush has... Read more
In today's general audience, which was held in the Paul VI Hall, the Pope praised the Christian martyrs who, "chose... Read more
The Church today mourns the death of Cardinal Jan P. Schotte, C.I.C.M. in Rome yesterday at the age of 76. Read more
In an interview yesterday on Catholic Italian television, Pio Cardinal Laghi said President George W. Bush was “wrong” in saying... Read more
“Communion and Proclaiming the Gospel” was the theme of a meeting today in Rome in which Pope John Paul II... Read more
This morning at 11 in the Regia Hall, John Paul II met with the members of the diplomatic corps accredited... Read more
This morning, the Pope received the Letters of Credence of the new ambassador from the Republic of Cuba, Raul Roa... Read more
Made public today was the Holy Father's message for the 42nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations, to be held... Read more
The Pope's Angelus reflections today, the feast of the Baptism of Jesus, highlighted this sacrament which he said the Evangelists... Read more
Soon, the Vatican will present the works of Moses Maimonides, one of the most influential figures in modern Jewish thought... Read more
Pope John Paul II today called on the youth of the world to converge in Cologne, Germany, for the 20th... Read more
During the Angelus today, Pope John Paul II prayed for the children who died in the tsunami that hit Southeast... Read more
The Vatican's Good Samaritan Foundation for AIDS patients was presented today in the Holy See Press Office and “all men... Read more
Pope John Paul II told the 90 performers who will perfrom at the Christmas in the Vatican Concert that it... Read more
Welcoming 18 members of the Anti-Defamation League in the Vatican this morning, Pope John Paul II expressed his fervent desire... Read more
In his Message for the World Day of Peace, January 1, 2005, which was published today, Pope John Paul II... Read more
Pope John Paul II has appointed Fr. Paul J. Bradley, vicar general and moderator of the Curia of Pittsburgh, U.S.A.,... Read more
On receiving participants in the Seventh International Congress of the Pastoral Care for Circus and Fair Workers this morning, Pope... Read more