Vatican News
Pope exhorts faithful to “give open witness of faith and veneration for the Blessed Sacrament"
In a Decree published today, the Holy Father granted a Plenary Indulgence during the year of the Eucharist, which began... Read more
Vatican invites Tsunami victims to solemn Mass
Priests, religious and faithful from the countries afflicted by the devastating tsunami of December 26th are especially invited to St.... Read more
Nation’s top cantors to perform at celebration honoring Pope
On January 18th, Pope John Paul II will receive twelve of the United States’ top cantors, who will perform for... Read more
“True peace only possible by accepting Christ and his Gospel” was Cardinal Schotte’s motto, says Pope
This morning in the Vatican Basilica, the Holy Father presided at the funeral of Cardinal Jan Pieter Schotte, C.I.C.M., who... Read more
Pope tells university delegation: “Faith and reason enrich one another”
This morning at the Vatican, the Pope received the rector and a delegation from the University of Slesia in Katowice,... Read more
Pope Calls for a “Vigilant Commitment” to youth during meeting with Roman officials
This morning at the Vatican, the Holy Father received the mayor of Rome and the presidents of the region of... Read more
Pope to travel to Germany for World Youth Day in August 2005, Vatican official confirms
In response to questions by journalists today, Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro-Valls stated that the Vatican will officially... Read more
Vatican wants U.S. to “finish job in Iraq,” says Ambassador
The U.S. ambassador to the Vatican responded to comments made by Pio Cardinal Laghi Monday that President George Bush has... Read more
Pope praises courage of Christian Martyrs during General Audience
In today's general audience, which was held in the Paul VI Hall, the Pope praised the Christian martyrs who, "chose... Read more
Pope Mourns Death of Belgian Cardinal
The Church today mourns the death of Cardinal Jan P. Schotte, C.I.C.M. in Rome yesterday at the age of 76. Read more
Italian cardinal says Bush was ‘wrong’ in promising quick resolution in Iraq
In an interview yesterday on Catholic Italian television, Pio Cardinal Laghi said President George W. Bush was “wrong” in saying... Read more
Pope Prays for “Renewed Proclamation of the Gospel” Among Byzantine Catholics
“Communion and Proclaiming the Gospel” was the theme of a meeting today in Rome in which Pope John Paul II... Read more
In wake of tragic year, Pope says to the world-“Do not be overcome by evil”
This morning at 11 in the Regia Hall, John Paul II met with the members of the diplomatic corps accredited... Read more
Pope Challenges New Cuban Ambassador to Promote Religious Freedom
This morning, the Pope received the Letters of Credence of the new ambassador from the Republic of Cuba, Raul Roa... Read more
Pope voices call to youth to “Put out into the Deep”
Made public today was the Holy Father's message for the 42nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations, to be held... Read more
Pope invites rediscovery of Baptism
The Pope's Angelus reflections today, the feast of the Baptism of Jesus, highlighted this sacrament which he said the Evangelists... Read more
Vatican Shares Artifacts With Israel in Hopes of Furthering Unity
Soon, the Vatican will present the works of Moses Maimonides, one of the most influential figures in modern Jewish thought... Read more
On Feast of the Epiphany, Pope invites youth to World Youth Day in Cologne
Pope John Paul II today called on the youth of the world to converge in Cologne, Germany, for the 20th... Read more
Pope prays for child victims of disaster in Asia
During the Angelus today, Pope John Paul II prayed for the children who died in the tsunami that hit Southeast... Read more
Vatican creates new foundation to help AIDS patients
The Vatican's Good Samaritan Foundation for AIDS patients was presented today in the Holy See Press Office and “all men... Read more
