Vatican News
Mixed commission for sexual abuse cases to reconvene today
Today, the mixed commission for the examination of norms in the cases of priestly sexual abuse against minors began work... Read more
Pope prays that worldwide solidarity shown in tsunami disaster will serve as source of hope
On Friday, a message, dated January 22, from the Holy Father to Archbishop Paul Josef Cordes, president of the Pontifical... Read more
“Even the young can be peacemakers”, says Holy Father
Before praying the Angelus yesterday, the Pope greeted numerous children and young people from Italian Catholic Action present in St... Read more
Pope appoints prominent U.S. clergy to Congregation for Catholic Education
On Saturday, the Vatican made public that the Holy Father appointed prominent Americans, Bishop Allen Henry Vigneron of Oakland, and... Read more
Pope encourages “real bonds of communion” between Christians of East and West
The Holy Father this morning extended his, "fraternal best wishes to my venerable brothers, the heads of your Churches" as... Read more
Pope will support Armenian efforts for “solid and lasting peace”
This morning Pope John Paul II received Robert Kocharian, president of the Republic of Armenia to the Vatican, and recalled... Read more
John Paul II appoints new Bishop of Wichita
Today, the Holy Father appointed Msgr. Michael Owen Jackels of Lincoln, Nebraska, as bishop of Wichita. Read more
Holy See sponsoring contest to promote classical languages
The Holy See announced this week it will sponsor a contest for articles and reports on film and television that... Read more
Pope calls for increased respect of elderly in Lenten message
The Pope used the words of Moses to express his theme for Lent 2005, which was published today in English,... Read more
Bishops warn against moral dangers of euthanasia
"Loving the Lord ... means life to you and length of days" was announced today as the Holy Father’s theme... Read more
No one may overlook the tragedy of the Holocaust, says Pope
Today, Cardinal Jean-Marie Lustiger, archbishop of Paris, read a Message from Pope John Paul at a gathering of more than... Read more
Holy See tells Spanish Foreign Ministry that Pope clearly illustrates position of Church
At midday today, Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro-Valls made the following declaration concerning a communique released yesterday by... Read more
L’Osservatore Romano highlights heroism of “courageous” Italian mother
The Vatican’s L’Osservatore Romano singled out an Italian mother for her decision to forego medical treatment doctors said she needed... Read more
“Authentic faith always sees God as love” says Pope
Today, in his general audience at the Vatican, the Holy Father spoke on the subject of "thanksgiving" basing his thoughts... Read more
Vatican praises mother who chose her own death over abortion
Rita Federizzi has been compared with the much-loved and recently canonized St. Gianna Beretta Molla. Read more
Christ is the foundation and goal of ecumenical movement, Cardinal tells religious leaders
Cardinal Walter Kasper, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, last night presided in the name of the... Read more
Cardinal Sodano reminds tsunami victims of God’s closeness
Yesterday evening in the Vatican Basilica Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano celebrated a Mass in the Pope's name for... Read more
Do not forget the horrors of the Nazi concentration camps, Archbishop warns
Yesterday, the Holy See’s permanent observer to the United Nations, Archbishop Celestino Migliore participated in the UN General Assembly commemorating... Read more
Pope to Preside at Mass for Day of Consecrated Life
On Wednesday, February 2nd, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, the Holy Father will celebrate the 9th annual... Read more
Pope tells Spanish Bishops to have “no fear” promoting vocations
This morning, the Pope received the first group of Spanish prelates who have just completed their "ad limina" visit. Read more
