Vatican News
On the Cross we contemplate that God is Love, says Vatican Preacher
Today, Benedict XVI presided over the celebration of the office of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ and the... Read more
Thousands contemplate the saving power of the Cross during Way of the Cross in Rome
This Good Friday at night, the Roman Coliseum, the place where numerous Christians suffered martyrdom in the first centuries of the Church, became... Read more
Benedict XVI: The Priest is a friend of Jesus and a man of prayer
Celebrating today the chrism Mass in the Basílica of Saint Peters, Pope Benedict said that “the nucleous of the priesthood is to... Read more
God's unending love elevates us to God’s heights, says Pope
Among thousands of pilgrims gathered on Holy Thursday in the Basilica of Saint John Lateran, Pope Benedict XVI presided over the Mass... Read more
Catholic aid workers killed in latest wave of Sri Lankan violence
On Monday, two tsunami aid workers from the Catholic group, Caritas Internationalis were killed when an anti-personnel mine exploded near... Read more
Pope Benedict: Easter liturgy assures us that evil does not have last word
As Christians prepare to celebrate the Easter Triduum, which begins tomorrow evening, with the Holy Thursday service, Pope Benedict dedicated... Read more
Holy See’s Way of the Cross Meditations will be available in some countries starting today
The Vatican announced today that the meditations for this year’s Good Friday Way of the Cross will be available to... Read more
Vatican prepares to celebrate 500th birthday of St. Peter’s Basilica
Officials at the Vatican are preparing to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the largest church in the Christian world--St. Peter’s... Read more
Pope may grant wider use of Pope Pius V Missal during Holy Week
A source at the Vatican has told CNA that during Holy Week Pope Benedict XVI may grant universal permission to... Read more
Vatican confirms: Pope Benedict will visit Poland in May
Pope Benedict XVI will travel to Poland--the home country of his predecessor John Paul II--in May, according to a confirmation... Read more
Handing over of World Youth Day cross represents commitment to journey in the footsteps of Christ, says Pope
The pilgrim World Youth Day cross--first commissioned in 1984 by John Paul II--began its journey from Rome to Sydney Australia... Read more
Pope may grant wider use of Pius V Missal during Holy Week
A source at the Vatican has told CNA that during Holy Week Pope Benedict XVI may grant universal permission to... Read more
Pope Benedict: the cross is mankind’s sign of love which is stronger than death
Pope Benedict XVI joined thousands of young pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square yesterday to celebrate both Palm Sunday and the... Read more
Pope to youth: Life is a great adventure, dare to believe that God will not abandon you
Throngs of young people from around the Diocese of Rome gathered in St. Peter’s Square yesterday evening to meet with... Read more
Holy Father mourns death of former Pope Paul VI secretary
Many prominent Catholics--particularly in Italy--are mourning the death today of Archbishop Pasquale Macchi, prelate emeritus of Loretto, Italy and former... Read more
Pope Benedict, Nobel Prize winner Peres jointly condemn all forms of terrorism
Shimon Peres, former prime minister of Israel and 1994 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, met today at the Vatican... Read more
Past, future World Youth Day leaders gather for first international meeting
The Vatican has announced that world leaders and organizers of the popular World Youth Day celebrations will gather for their... Read more
Pope prays for peace in Basque region, illuminated by St. Francis Xavier
Following his general audience held earlier today at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI extended a special greeting to pilgrims from... Read more
Those not in truth break from unity of Christ’s Church, says Pope
30,000 people were on hand in St. Peter’s Square this morning to hear Pope Benedict XVI as he chided those... Read more
Pope Benedict will preside over Vatican’s Holy Week celebrations
The Holy See has released its schedule for the celebration of Holy Week and the Easter Triduum this year in... Read more
