Vatican News

Pope Benedict notes challenges of subjectivism and materialism in the West

Oct 25, 2006

Meeting this morning with Frank De Coninck, the new ambassador of Belgium to the Holy See, Pope Benedict XVI noted... Read more

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Chaplains are entrusted with spreading Gospel of peace in military, Pope says

Oct 25, 2006

During a meeting with participants in the fifth international congress of Military Ordinariates, Pope Benedict XVI encouraged the bishops who... Read more

Paul teaches us to preach the Gospel of salvation to all, Pope says

Oct 24, 2006

Pope Benedict XVI told some 25,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square today that St. Paul, who has often been... Read more

Evangelization needs the work, inventiveness, and charisma of the laity, Bertone says

Oct 23, 2006

Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, said today that the history of the Holy See’s journal, L’Osservatore Romano, “has shown... Read more

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Pope Benedict recalls John Paul II as "Philosopher, Theologian and great Shepherd of the Church"

Oct 22, 2006

Pope Benedict XVI received this morning the members of the John Paul II Foundation and encouraged them to keep alive... Read more

Christian missions must be flow from the love of Christ, Pope says

Oct 22, 2006

Prior to praying the Angelus with thousands of pilgrims and faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, Pope Benedict... Read more

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Pope offers Ramadan message, prays for peace in Iraq

Oct 22, 2006

At the conclusion of the Angelus prayer this Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI offered a greeting to the world’s Muslims, at... Read more

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The Pope to Pontifical Universities: the truth comes through revelation, not from consensus

Oct 22, 2006

Following a Mass celebrated to mark the beginning of the Roman academic year, Pope Benedict XVI offered a few words... Read more

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Cardinal Arinze speaks of rich faith identity of African people

Oct 19, 2006

Cardinal Francis Arinze, Prefect of the Congregation of Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments, spoke this week of the... Read more

Pope Benedict reminds Italian Church, only Christ can fulfill the human heart

Oct 19, 2006

More than 100,000 people gathered in Verona, Italy, Thursday afternoon as Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Mass for the 4th Italian... Read more

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Poupard calls for Catholics and Muslims to work together in overcoming terrorism

Oct 19, 2006

To commemorate the end of the fasting season of Ramadan, Cardinal Paul Poupard, President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious... Read more

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Betrayal of Judas was a part of God’s salvific plan, Pope says

Oct 17, 2006

Pope Benedict XVI concluded his catechesis on the 12 Apostles today, speaking of the Apostle who betrayed Jesus, Judas Iscariot... Read more

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There can’t be real democracy without truth and values, Vatican says

Oct 17, 2006

Bishop Anthony Frontiero, an official for the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, said during the annual summit on... Read more

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Vatican to publish manual of interreligious dialogue

Oct 17, 2006

The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue will release on Friday, October 20th a “manual” for dialogue between the Catholic Church... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI sends message to Poland in remembrance of Pope John Paul II

Oct 16, 2006

The Vatican released today the text of a video message recorded by Pope Benedict XVI to the people of Poland. ... Read more

Pope praises four new saints who left everything to follow Christ

Oct 15, 2006

Tens of thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Sunday, to participate in the canonization ceremony of a religious... Read more

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Cardinal Poupard sends message to Hindus, seek love to overcome violence and hatred

Oct 15, 2006

The Vatican released, today, a message from Cardinal Paul Poupard, President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, to members... Read more

Pope encourages countrymen of excommunicated archbishop to fidelity and holiness

Oct 12, 2006

Meeting this morning with bishops from Zambia, the homeland of excommunicated archbishop, Emmanuel Milingo, Pope Benedict XVI encouraged the bishops... Read more

Interreligious tolerance not enough, authentic respect needed, Pope tells Jewish ADL

Oct 11, 2006

Pope Benedict XVI met today with members of the New York based Anti-Defamation League (ADL).  The Holy Father told the... Read more

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Resignation of Davenport Bishop accepted, days after filing bankruptcy

Oct 11, 2006

Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop William Franklin today, two days after his Diocese of Davenport, Iowa... Read more