Vatican News
Pope appoints new members to Pontifical Academy for Life, including one American
Pope Benedict XVI appointed four new members to the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy for Life. The new appointees include Dr. John... Read more
Pope accepts resignation of Cardinal Glemp and appoints successor for Archdiocese of Warsaw
Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Jozef Glemp, Archbishop of Warsaw, who at nearly 77 years, has... Read more
The Church discovers its identity as mother, in the Virgin Mary, affirms Cardinal Bertone
The Vatican Secretary of state, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, stated that the Church "always discovers and understands better" its "identity as... Read more
Trip to Turkey served three levels of Pontifical mission, Pope says
Speaking to the thousands of pilgrims gathered in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall today, Pope Benedict XVI recalled his recent... Read more
Cardinal Bertone insists Catholic Church is not "poaching for converts" in Russia
The Vatican Secretary of State told reporters yesterday that the Roman Catholic Church is not engaging in proselytism in Russia... Read more
St Paul burial place 'confirmed'
Vatican archaeologists say they have conclusive evidence that a Roman tomb, located in St Paul Outside the Walls, the largest... Read more
Stir up in young people the desire to serve common good, Bertone says
In a message to the participants of the 22nd National Congress of the Italian Catholic Union of Middle School Teachers,... Read more
Vatican intervenes in attempt to save Romanian cathedral from damage
The Vatican has requested authorities in Romania to immediately suspend the construction of a 19-story office tower next to the... Read more
Pope calls all to the God who comes among mankind
Presiding at the first prayer service for the season of Advent, Pope Benedict XVI recalled that God is a God... Read more
Prefect for Clergy clarifies statements on celibacy
Following the rapid dissemination of a quote printed by the Brazilian press this weekend, the newly appointed Prefect of the... Read more
Benedict XVI recalls trip to Turkey, reminds Christians that Advent is a time of hope
Prior to praying the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI briefly recalled last week’s trip to Turkey, expressing his thanks... Read more
Vatican reacts to illicit Chinese ordination
The Vatican reacted this weekend to the decision of the Chinese government to ordain another Catholic bishop without Vatican approval. ... Read more
Greek Orthodox leader to make first official visit to Pope
The Vatican announced what could be a major breakthrough in ecumenical relations between the Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox Churches. ... Read more
Sundays are the “primordial nucleus” of the liturgical year, Pope affirms
Pope Benedict XVI has sent a message to Cardinal Francis Arinze ahead of the Congregation for Divine Worship’s study day... Read more
Vatican spokesman says question of Turkish entry into EU doesn’t involve Holy See
In response to comments by Turkey’s Prime Minister, Tayyip Erdogan, on the possibility of Turkish entry into the EU, Vatican... Read more
Pope not worried about today’s al-Qaeda statement against him
Vatican spokesman, Fr. Federico Lombardi, SJ, told the Italian press today that Pope Benedict XVI is not worried about a... Read more
Regensburg will have a positive influence on papal visit to Turkey, Vatican official says
The Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, said he was confident the Turkish people, “will not fail... Read more
Love and Truth “knock at the door of the heart and mind,” Pope Benedict affirms
Speaking on the Solemnity of Christ King yesterday in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict XVI affirmed that men and women... Read more
Turkish Prime Minister Changes Schedule to receive Pope Benedict XVI
The Holy See announced today that the Prime Minister of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will meet with Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Vatican announces Papal visit to mosque, as Turks continue to protest
In what is being reported as an attempt to “ease Muslim anger” by the Turkish press, Pope Benedict XVI will... Read more
