Vatican News
Holy Father mourns death of former Pope Paul VI secretary
Many prominent Catholics--particularly in Italy--are mourning the death today of Archbishop Pasquale Macchi, prelate emeritus of Loretto, Italy and former... Read more
Pope Benedict, Nobel Prize winner Peres jointly condemn all forms of terrorism
Shimon Peres, former prime minister of Israel and 1994 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, met today at the Vatican... Read more
Past, future World Youth Day leaders gather for first international meeting
The Vatican has announced that world leaders and organizers of the popular World Youth Day celebrations will gather for their... Read more
Pope prays for peace in Basque region, illuminated by St. Francis Xavier
Following his general audience held earlier today at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI extended a special greeting to pilgrims from... Read more
Those not in truth break from unity of Christ’s Church, says Pope
30,000 people were on hand in St. Peter’s Square this morning to hear Pope Benedict XVI as he chided those... Read more
Pope Benedict will preside over Vatican’s Holy Week celebrations
The Holy See has released its schedule for the celebration of Holy Week and the Easter Triduum this year in... Read more
Pope Benedict: John Paul II’s faith was authentic, free from fear and compromise
Yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI gathered with thousands of faithful from around the world in remembering the late John Paul II--a... Read more
Pope to Ivory Coast bishops, peace can only come through generous forgiveness, true reconciliation
Earlier today, Pope Benedict XVI met with a number of Bishop’s from Africa’s often violence-ridded Ivory Coast, to whom he... Read more
Pope Benedict echoes Patriarch’s call for 2-day fast for peace in Iraq
Following his Sunday Angelus prayer, Pope Benedict echoed a request made recently by His Beatitude Emmanuel III Delly, patriarch of... Read more
Tens of thousands gather for candlelit memorial remembering John Paul II
“Faithfulness and dedication” were the two recurring words used by Pope Benedict XVI to recall his predecessor John Paul II... Read more
Pope Benedict: John Paul II died one year ago as he always lived; animated by faith, giving self up to God
On Sunday, the Catholic Church paused to remember the one-year-ago-to-the-day death of Pope John Paul II. Pope Benedict XVI said... Read more
Universal approval of Latin Missal could be on the way
The St. Pius V Missal, which the Catholic Church used until 1962 before it was replaced by the new ordinary... Read more
Following viewing of new film biography, Pope calls John Paul II ‘tireless prophet of hope and peace’
Yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI had the opportunity to view the latest in a recent string of films exploring the life... Read more
Pope Benedict focuses prayer on political rights of women
During the month of April, Pope Benedict XVI has said that he will focus much of his prayer on the... Read more
Holy Father prays for freedom of Catholic Church in China
The Vatican has announced that during the month of April, Pope Benedict XVI will focus his prayer specifically on the... Read more
Pope to European politicians: Ignoring Christian heritage is sign of historical immaturity
As he met today with members of the European parliamentary group, the Popular Party, Pope Benedict XVI encouraged Europe to... Read more
Catholics must be engaged in political debate, says Pope
Speaking earlier today to a group of parliamentarians from Europe’s Popular Party, Pope Benedict affirmed the need for a Catholic... Read more
Despite vocation shortage, God continually calls men and women to serve his Church, says Pope
As the Church prepares to celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Vacations, due to be held in May, the... Read more
Pope Benedict calls Church the link that brings true communion between God, mankind
During his weekly general audience, held earlier today in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict XVI said that the ultimate aim... Read more
New bishop named for northern Canada mission diocese
A mission diocese in the Canadian North has a new bishop. Pope Benedict XVI named Archbishop Sylvain Lavoie to succeed... Read more
