Vatican News
Pope tells PLO Christians to reject terrorism, serve Palestinian people
On Monday Pope John Paul II received a delegation of Christian Palestinians from the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), calling on... Read more
Human mind goes beyond the brain the Pope says
During an audience with the members of the Pontifical Academy of the Sciences –which is celebrating its 400th anniversary—Pope John... Read more
Stem cell yes, but not from human embryos, the Pope says
During the audience with the members of the Pontifical Academy of the Sciences gathered in Rome these days, Pope John... Read more
Pope to receive Italian and Polish soccer players on Tuesday
This Tuesday at the Vatican Pope John Paul II will receive in audience a group of Italian and Polish soccer... Read more
Europe cannot conceal its Christian roots, Pope says
Addressing 200 participants of a seminar organized by the Robert Schuman Foundation, Pope John Paul called Europeans not only to... Read more
Europe can’t forget the history of Martyrdom behind its history, the Pope says
On the occasion of the eighth public session of the Pontifical Academies, which took place yesterday at the Vatican, Pope... Read more
Pope John Paul, Putin renew hope for Catholic-Orthodox dialogue
Pope John Paul II and Russian President Vladimir Putin both expressed hope for a "positive development" in relations between the... Read more
Ireland must play key role in building new Europe, Pope says to Irish President
During a private audience held on Thursday, Pope John Paul II told Irish president Mary McAleese that Ireland must be... Read more
Pope greets members of the Washington-based John Paul II Cultural Center
The Holy Father welcomed on the morning of Thursday the trustees of the “John Paul II Cultural Center” based in... Read more
Pope appoints new archbishop in England
The Holy Father appointed Bishop Kevin John Patrick McDonald of Northampton, England, as the archbishop of Southwark, England. Read more
Commenting Psalm 140, Pope says evil is attractive even to the faithful
As part of his comments of the Psalms and Canticles for Vespers in the Liturgy of the Hours, Pope John... Read more
No way back in ecumenical dialogue, Pope says
The movement toward Christian unity is not a choice for the Church but an inherent part of its life and... Read more
Christians reach holiness through prayer including the Rosary, Pope says
On Saturday, as the Church celebrated the feast of All Saints, Pope John Paul presided the recitation of the Angelus... Read more
Pope reaffirms Catholic doctrine on Purgatory
On Sunday, November 2, on the occasion of the feast of All Souls, Pope John Paul II reaffirmed the Catholic... Read more
Pope to preside beatification Mass on Sunday
On Sunday, November 9, Feast of the Dedication of the Patriarchal Basilica of St. John Lateran, Pope John Paul II... Read more
Religion is key to protecting human life and promoting peace, Pope says to European leaders
Addressing 350 participants at the Conference of the Ministers of the Interior of the European Union, Pope John Paul II... Read more
Pope renews his desire to bring to light “the full truth” about Church history
In a message sent to the participants of a congress organized by the Pontifical Commission for Historical Sciences to commemorate... Read more
Pope’s prayers intentions for November: East-West understanding, Church in America
The Vatican Press office made public today the Holy Father's prayer intentions for the month of November, which are focused... Read more
Diplomatic Corps present official Anniversary wishes to Pope John Paul
Pope John Paul welcomed six members of the Diplomatic Corps to the Holy See, representing various geographical areas, on Friday,... Read more
Pope to Filipino Bishops: “Things Christians do speak louder than the things they say”
While receiving 21 Filipino bishops in their Ad Limina visit, Pope John Paul highlighted the need for an “integral evangelization”... Read more
