Vatican News
Human development goes beyond economic success, Pope tells Chinese ambassador
Speaking to the new ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan,) Chou-seng Tou, Pope John Paul remarked in English that... Read more
Pope says Christian marriage is valid unless “the contrary is demonstrated”
Addressing officials and attorneys of the Roman Rota at the inauguration of the Vatican’s judicial year, Pope John Paul II... Read more
Pope call to reflect on condition of Children, “spiritual childhood” during Lent
Pope John Paul II released today his Lenten Message for 2004 entitled “Whoever receives one such child in my name... Read more
Vatican launches initiatives to favor Children with AIDS
During the official presentation of Pope John Paul II’s Lenten message 2004, entitled “Whoever receives one such child in my... Read more
God is “a vigilant Presence on the side of good,” Pope says
Resuming his commentary on the Psalms, Pope John Paul said during his Wednesday catechesis that God is not indifferent to... Read more
Swift change in Brazilian episcopate as Pope accepts resignation of three Cardinals
Pope John Paul II made a significant change in the Brazilian Episcopate by simultaneously accepting today the resignation of three... Read more
Education in peace, key to preventing genocide, Vatican says
During his intervention at the Fourth Stockholm International Forum “Preventing Genocide,” Archbishop Celestino Migliore, the Holy See Permanent Observer to... Read more
Papal message for Lent to focus on children
Pope John Paul’s Lenten Message for 2004 will be entitled, “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me,”... Read more
Pope meets Cheney, urges Americans to work in favor of international cooperation
During his meeting with United States Vice President Dick Cheney, Pope John Paul II praised American fundamental values, and asked... Read more
Scientific research needs to be open to the human soul, Pope says
Speaking to a group of Polish scientists and academics, Pope John Paul II stressed again that scientific investigation must promote,... Read more
Pope praises World Food program
Pope John Paul II received on Tuesday James T. Morris, executive director of the World Food Program, and praised the... Read more
Pope to preside Mass on the Presentation of the Lord
Pope John Paul II will preside at a Mass on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord on Monday,... Read more
Renewal of priestly identity is antidote to “alarming” lack of priests, Pope says
During a meeting with a group of French bishop on Saturday, Pope John Paul II stressed the need to strengthen... Read more
In new document, Pope evaluates impact of media in the family
In a message released on Saturday on the occasion of the 38th World Communications Day –to be celebrated on May... Read more
Pope again calls for Christian Unity, releases doves for peace
Addressing the crowds gathered on Sunday in St. Peter's Square to pray the Angelus, Pope John Paul II called again... Read more
Artists must reflect God with their art, Pope says to “break-dancers”
After praying the Angelus on Sunday, Pope John Paul II received in the Clementine Hall a group from the Artistic... Read more
Pope praises Spain’s Christian roots
On Friday morning Pope John Paul received in audience Jose Maria Aznar, President of the Spanish government, accompanied by his... Read more
Vatican issues official statement on “The Passion of the Christ”
Trying to put an end to the controversy sparked over whether or not John Paul II said “it is as... Read more
Cardinal Kasper to go to Moscow in February
Joaquin Navarro-Valls, Holy See Press Office director announced today that Cardinal Walter Kasper, President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting... Read more
True peace comes from “deep spirituality,” not balance of powers, Pope says
During his Wednesday’s general audience, Pope John Paul recalled that this week is dedicated to prayer and reflection for Christian... Read more
