Vatican News
Benedict points out reasons for concern and hope on world’s continents
After discussing various positive and negative occurrences over the past year with the world’s 175 diplomats to the Holy See,... Read more
Pope points to interreligious dialogue and respect for human rights as positives for the new year
During his extensive speech to members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See, Pope Benedict spoke briefly of... Read more
Fides news agency presents report on missionary deaths in 2006
The official news agency of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples issued its annual report on December 30 listing... Read more
The Pope accepts resignation of Archbishop admitted to have collaborated with Polish communism regime
The Press Office of the Holy See has confirmed Pope Benedict XVI’s acceptance of the resignation of Monsignor Stanislaw Wielgus... Read more
Pope notes international challenges for the new year: hunger, arms races, and attacks on human life
Meeting with diplomats from around the world today in the Vatican’s Regal Room, Pope Benedict XVI addressed several of the... Read more
God came to earth because He loves us, Pope says at homeless shelter
Visiting a homeless shelter today in Rome, Pope Benedict XVI recalled the heart of the Christmas message which is that,... Read more
Pope Benedict reflects again on the gift of Christmas
In his first general audience of this year, held this morning in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, the Pope Benedict... Read more
Pope prays for peace and for the Church in Africa
The Vatican released the prayer intentions of Pope Benedict XVI for January, this morning. The Holy Father will offer his... Read more
Pope Benedict receives more than three million people at Vatican in 2006
The Vatican announced this week that during the past year more than three million faithful participated in public meetings with... Read more
Man gives glory to God by receiving His Christmas gift of love, Pope says
Nearly seven thousand people gathered this morning in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall to participate in Pope Benedict XVI’s weekly... Read more
Pope Benedict remembers persecuted Christians on the Feast of St. Stephen Martyr
Praying the Angelus December 26th on the Feast of St. Stephen Martyr, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of the many Christians... Read more
The world still needs its Savior, Pope Benedict says on Christmas morning
PopeBenedict XVI reflected on the tremendous technological progress ofmankind during his traditional “Urbi et Orbi” address Christmasmorning, but recalled that... Read more
Remember the needy children this Christmas, Pope says
Preaching to an overflowing St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve, Pope Benedict XVI offered a reflection on the miracle of... Read more
Pope Benedict offers extensive reflection on his Pontificate in meeting with Roman Curia
During his traditional pre-Christmas meeting with members of the Roman Curia today, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of the most important... Read more
Child Jesus demonstrates God’s love for all, Pope tells children
Meeting with a group of children from the Italian Catholic Action group, Pope Benedict XVI said today that looking upon... Read more
Holy See, Polish bishops demand respect for newly appointed Archbishop of Warsaw
The Holy See today republished a communiqué from the Polish Bishops Conference, along with one of its own, in support... Read more
World still seeks true Savior, must avoid false prophets and shortcuts, Pope says
Meeting with nearly 8,000 pilgrims in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall, Pope Benedict XVI reflected today on the coming celebration... Read more
Vatican's Christmas tree to be officially lit Wednesday evening
The Vatican announced that this evening Archbishop Giovanni Lajolo, president of the Governorate of Vatican City State, will preside at... Read more
Holy Father accepts California resignation, appoints new bishop
On Tuesday Pope Benedict XVI accepted the canonically mandated resignation of Bishop Sylvester Ryan of Monterey, California, due to age... Read more
Church announces joy in the midst of trial, Pope reminds
Pope Benedict XVI greeted the thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square Sunday morning, praying the Angelus with them... Read more
