Vatican News
Renew fidelity to original charism, says Pope to religious
The Pope stressed the important need to “constantly renew fidelity” to the “original charism” by “permanent care of the spiritual... Read more
Holy See: Sports and Tourism aid development of societies
The 25th World Tourism Day, to be held on September 27, will focus on the theme "Sports and Tourism: Two... Read more
Vatican newspaper calls for hope in wake of kidnappings in Iraq
The offical Vatican newspaper “L ‘Osservatore Romano,” is calling on Italians not to lose hope in response to terrorist statements... Read more
“Stay faithful to your history” of witnessing to God, says Pope to Benedictines
Pope John Paul II received Benedictine Abbots and Priors at Castelgandolfo this morning and encouraged them to “stay faithful” to... Read more
Solidarity of the suffering Christ transforms and guides us toward the beautiful plan of God, says Pope
In today’s weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square, Pope John Paul II emphasized the transformative power of Christ’s solidarity... Read more
Meeting on pastoral care of migrants produces recommendations for European bishops
The consequences of the enlargement of the European Union for the Church's pastoral care for migrants in Europe was the... Read more
Pope grateful to Portugal for highlighting Europe's Christian identity
On receiving the Letters of Credence of the new ambassador of Portugal to the Holy See, Joao Alberto Bacelar da... Read more
Holy See: fight against hunger demands greater commitment from the world
In an address to a meeting at the United Nations yesterday in New York, Cardinal Angelo Sodano, the Vatican Secretary... Read more
Evil’s apparent victory is defeated by the Cross of Christ, says Pope
Before praying the Angelus at Castelgandolfo on Sunday, Pope John Paul II shared his reflections on the presence of evil... Read more
Peace will only come when dialogue prevails over confrontation, says Pope
Pope John Paul II received the Letters of Credence of Nevine Simaika Halim Abadia, new ambassador of Egypt to the... Read more
Be steadfast, audacious, and vigilant in seeking new ways to teach faith, says Pope to Pacific bishops
Pope John Paul II addressed the bishops of the Episcopal Conference of the Pacific at Castelgandolfo on Saturday who had... Read more
Papal Masses to be celebrated between September 28 and December 31
The Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff made public today the calendar of celebrations to be presided over... Read more
Protect the sacraments, give faithful dignified celebrations, says Pope to bishops
This morning at Castelgandolfo, the Pope spoke to 130 recently-appointed bishops from both the Oriental and Occidental Churches, about their... Read more
Christian morality must be considered most powerful factor in economic relations, says Pope to bankers
This morning at Castelgandolfo Pope John Paul II spoke about the role of bankers to 25 members of the Italian... Read more
Cardinal asks for the avoidance of innocent civilian death in Iraq
The honorary president of Vatican Radio, Cardinal Roberto Tucci, asked the coalition forces yesterday to avoid the deaths of innocent... Read more
Be guardians of the faith, unity of the Church, says Pope to bishops
This morning at Castelgandolfo, Pope John Paul II received 130 French-, Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking bishops from Africa, Asia, Oceania and... Read more
Pope: God guides history despite Satan and evil
Pope John Paul II said today that "history is driven through the effective work of God, despite the storms, the... Read more
Pope accepts resignation of two U.S. auxiliary bishops
Today Pope John Paul II accepted the resignation from office of Bishop Francis X. Roque and of Bishop Joseph Madera,... Read more
Pope, Vatican Secretary of State, meet with Israeli Interior Minister
Pope John Paul II received Israeli Interior Minister Avraham Poraz, this morning at Castelgandolfo, after the minister’s meeting with Vatican... Read more
Bishops must lead U.S. Church toward renewal through holy witness
United States bishops must continue to lead the U.S. Church on the road toward authentic renewal in the aftermath of... Read more
