Vatican News
Pope calls Catholics to imitate Christ as a model, and program to carry out
Pope John Paul II called on Catholics today to follow Christ “without hesitation” as the model “which we must contemplate... Read more
Two days in a row, Pope calls for world peace
Pope John Paul II spoke about peace this morning, just a day after his powerful speech about the world situation. ... Read more
Pope celebrates anniversary of spiritual classic that inspired his Mariology
Pope John Paul II marked the 160th anniversary of the publication of "True devotion to Our Lady" by St. Louis-Marie... Read more
Pope John Paul II denounces menaces of world peace
As is the custom every New Year, Pope John Paul II welcomed members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the... Read more
Family cannot be equated to other unions, Pope tells Italian Ambassador
During the welcoming ceremony of Italy's new ambassador to the Holy See, Giuseppe Balboni Acqua, Pope John Paul II recalled... Read more
Italy has a role in keeping Europe Christian, Pope says
Pope John Paul II on Friday told Italy’s new ambassador to the Holy See, Giuseppe Balboni Acqua, that Italy's rich... Read more
Slained Nuncio was “son of the noble land of Ireland”, Cardinal Sodano says
On Thursday afternoon, Cardinal Angelo Sodano, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, celebrated a Mass for the repose of the soul... Read more
Religious orders in the US to conduct audit on sexual misconduct
Pope John Paul II on Friday told Italy’s new ambassador to the Holy See, Giuseppe Balboni Acqua, that Italy's rich... Read more
John Paul II: None of the current ideologies will interrupt faith and reason dialogue
Pope John Paul II hopes that “the lively dialogue” between faith and reason will last and “none of the current... Read more
Holy Father defends right to love of mentally handicapped
In a message to the participants in an international symposium on the "Dignity and Rights of the Mentally Handicapped", Pope... Read more
Pope appoints known pro-lifer as new Archbishop Coadjutor for Kansas City
Pope John Paul II appointed Bishop Joseph F. Naumann, auxiliary of St. Louis, MO; a strong supporter of the Pro-life... Read more
Let’s contemplate Mary before Christmas season ends, Pope says
Pope John Paul II dedicated his first catechesis of 2004 to reflect upon “The divine maternity of Mary”, and called... Read more
Christianity gazes upon the world with great affection, Pope says on feast of the Epiphany
Recalling his predecessor, Pope Paul VI, Pope John Paul II said today, during the feast of the Epiphany, that Christianity... Read more
Pope reflects upon wonder of Incarnation
Before praying the Angelus Sunday morning before thousands of pilgrims gathered at St. Peter's Square, John Paul II recalled that... Read more
Cardinal Sodano to celebrate Mass for slain Nuncio
On January 8 at 5 p.m. –Rome time- at the altar of the Cathedra in the Vatican Basilica, Cardinal Angelo... Read more
Pope sends condolences for victims of Egyptian plane crash
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Secretary of State, sent a telegram in the Holy Father's name to Archbishop Fortunato Baldelli, Apostolic Nuncio... Read more
Migration is a human right, the Pope says
In a letter for the 90th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, which will be celebrated in 2004, Pope John... Read more
Vatican announces new saints and blessed, including an Emperor and “martyr of life”
Last Saturday, Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, President of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, announced in the presence of... Read more
Following Mary’s humility an excellent way to prepare for Christmas, Pope says
Pope John Paul said on Sunday, during the Angelus prayer, that the proximity of Christmas highlights the figure of Mary... Read more
May Christ be always at the center of our lives, Pope tells Roman curia
During the traditional Christmas gathering with cardinals, archbishops, bishops and members of the Roman Curia, Pope John Paul recalled this... Read more
