Vatican News
Pope sends condolences to families of victims and survivors of Grozny explosion
This morning a telegram offering condolences to the families of the victims of the bomb blast in a Grozny stadium... Read more
Mary’s love for humankind cannot be ‘extinguished’, says Pope
If people were aware of the spiritual maternity of Mary, they would be much more fraternal toward each other, said... Read more
Vatican official says “Torture grave offense to God.”
In the wake of the scandal in the United States surrounding the disclosure of pictures depicting acts of torture and... Read more
Church helped develop ‘incomparable heritage’ for the world: John Paul II
Pope John Paul II underlined the prominent role the Roman Catholic Church has played, and continues to play, in the... Read more
Israeli ambassador says relations between Vatican and Israel on a new path
The Israeli ambassador to the Holy See, Obed Ben Hur, has confirmed to CNA that a true “change of direction”... Read more
Ukraine “is driven by the desire to reach full unity with all Christians," says Pope
The Pope spoke of the unique identity and mission of Ukraine this morning, on receiving the the credentials of the... Read more
U.S. based Papal Fund an example of love and commitment to Church and Pope
Addressing the members of the U.S. based Papal Foundation this morning at the Vatican, the Holy Father said that “the... Read more
Pope to U.S. Bishops: Encourage a spirituality of communion and mission.
This morning the Holy Father met with twenty U.S. bishops from the ecclesiastical provinces of Detroit and Cincinnati on their... Read more
“Always be faithful” to “service to the Successor of Peter,” Pope to Swiss Guard
This morning the Holy Father received the 33 new members of the Swiss Guard to be sworn in this afternoon.... Read more
Christ is Lord of history, and human beings are projects of the Father’s love
The Holy Father meditated on the Canticle of St. Paul’s Letter to the Colossians in today’s general audience, which presents... Read more
Thirty-three new Swiss Guards to be sworn in tomorrow
Thirty-three new recruits will be sworn into the Pontifical Swiss Guards at 5pm tomorrow in the San Damaso Courtyard of... Read more
Pope assures his “prayers and paternal affection” for kidnapped priest
The Holy See Press Office declared this morning that Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican secretary of state, sent a letter to... Read more
Pope: Law must promote dignity and freedom by recognizing the truth
"For legal systems and juridical instruments to be of real service to all men and women, especially the poor and... Read more
Vatican confirms Pope’s Apostolic trip to Switzerland, June 5th-6th
The Holy Father will travel to Switzerland’s capital, Bern, to attend the national gathering of Catholic youth on June 5... Read more
Europes “identity cannot be understood without Christianity,” says Pope
After praying the Regina Coeli from his study window with the crowd gathered in St. Peters square the Pope commented... Read more
Pope ordains 26 new priests, calls them to “new evangelization.”
Last Sunday, the 4th of Easter and also the World Day of Vocations, the Pope ordained 26 deacons of the... Read more
Holy Father calls for holiness in response to advancing secularism
In a message sent to Bishop Salvatore Boccaccio of Frosinone, on the 17th centenary of the death of St. Ambrose,... Read more
Pope appeals for release of hostages in Iraq, assures his solidarity
Thursday afternoon Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass for the release of hostages held in Iraq and for all who... Read more
Family “irreplaceable” in building inter-generational solidarity, says Holy Father
In an address this morning to members of the Pontifical Academy for Social Sciences, who are celebrating their annual plenary... Read more
Vatican says no to churches used as mosques
A formal request to share the Roman Catholic cathedral in Cordoba with the city’s Muslims was not advanced to the... Read more
