Vatican News
Pope Benedict announces next Assembly of Synod of Bishops in 2008 about the Word of God in the Church
Pope Benedict XVI has called the 12th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, dedicated to the theme, “The... Read more
L'Osservatore Romano to celebrate its 145th anniversary with an historical exposition
The Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano is celebrating its 145th anniversary with an expo in Rome that will feature rare and... Read more
Pope: story of Bartholomew recalls importance of personal experience of Christ
Pope Benedict XVI continued his catechesis on the twelve Apostles today, speaking to some 30,000 pilgrims about the lesser known... Read more
Vatican says preparations for papal trip to Turkey continue
Despite continuing threats from Islamic extremist groups and warnings from Muslim clerics and politicians in Turkey, preparations for Pope Benedict... Read more
Cardinal Bertone praises Marian devotion of Latin America
In a message sent to the participants of the Latin American Meeting on Marian Pastoral Ministry, which concluded this past... Read more
Vatican to unveil grand exhibit about Saint Peter’s Basilica
"Petros Eni" (Peter is here), the ancient inscription found next to the remains of Saint Peter the Apostle is the... Read more
Pope calls for praying of the Rosary in families, communities, and parishes
Prior to heading back to the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI made a final Angelus Address at Castelgandolfo, speaking of two... Read more
Bertone emphasizes religious freedom, right to life in first meeting with diplomats
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, newly installed Secretary of State for the Holy See, met today with the many diplomats to the... Read more
Pope encourages Christians to adhere to the way of the Lord, despite difficulties
Speaking to some 30,000 faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square this morning, Pope Benedict continued his study on the twelve... Read more
Benedict says tourism important in promoting dialogue and mutual respect between cultures
At the conclusion of his General Audience in St. Peter’s Square today, Pope Benedict XVI took a moment to comment... Read more
Vatican: Archbishop Milingo and four others excommunicated
In a statement released by the Holy See Press Office this morning the Holy See announced that “unfortunately” scandalous African... Read more
Vatican announces dates of new canonizations and beatifications
On October 15 Pope Benedict XVI will preside over the ceremony of canonization for Mexican Bishop Rafael Guizar y Valencia,... Read more
Holy See grieves executions of three Indonesian men
The Vatican expressed great regret and sorrow over the executions of three Catholic Indonesian men last week. Fabianus Tibo, 60,... Read more
Pope calls on bishops to evangelize with their own testimony of life
On Saturday Pope Benedict XVI met with bishops attending an annual meeting hosted by the Congregation for the Evangelization of... Read more
Benedict: the logic of Christianity is the giving of one's self in loving service
Drawing from Sunday’s Gospel reading, Pope Benedict XVI explained the "logic of Christianity," during his weekly Angelus address at Castelgandolfo. ... Read more
Vatican participates in European Heritage Days with free admission to museums and catacombs
As part of the celebration of “European Heritage Days,” an initiative of the Council of Europe, the Holy See will... Read more
Pope invites diplomats from Islamic countries to meeting
The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict XVI has invited “certain representatives of Muslim communities in Italy,” as well as... Read more
Pope Benedict repeats: Emperor’s words are “in no way” my own
Benedict XVI took a moment out of his regular Wednesday General Audience to clarify again comments he made last week... Read more
Human dignity must not be made subject to utility and productivity, affirms Pope
The interests and dignity of humans “must not be made subject to parameters of feasibility, utility, and productivity,” Pope Benedict... Read more
Pope: the Cross is a symbol of the Love that overcomes hatred and violence
Following a statement regretting the violence that has erupted in reaction to his quotation of a 14th Century emperor last... Read more
