Vatican News
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
Vatican seminar to explore Catholic influence on European higher education
The Vatican has announced that it will host a seminar to explore the Bologna Process and its relationship to Catholic... Read more
Vatican, world’s faithful prepare for one-year anniversary of John Paul II’s death
Throngs of pilgrims are expected to gather in Rome this weekend as the Vatican prepares to celebrate the one-year anniversary... Read more
Pope Benedict urges world solidarity with persecuted Christians
Before praying his weekly Angelus prayer before a crowd of thousands in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, Pope Benedict expressed... Read more
Pope Benedict: New cardinals are called to serve Church as spouses
On Saturday, Pope Benedict celebrated Mass with the 15 new cardinals created in Friday’s consistory. In presenting them with their... Read more
Pope promises further collaboration with College of Cardinals
Earlier today, Pope Benedict XVI met with the 15 new cardinals created in last Friday’s Ordinary Public Consistory. During the... Read more
Pope Benedict, Cardinals discuss lifting excommunications on Lefebvrists, free use of Latin missal
As the Pope met today with members of the College of Cardinals, who are in Rome for tomorrow’s Consistory where... Read more
College of Cardinals gather in Rome for Consistory, vow to assist Pope Benedict in mission of Church
Members of the College of Cardinals have gathered in the Vatican in advance of Friday’s Ordinary Public Consistory in which... Read more
Pope urges Christians to share message of the ‘Good Shepherd’ who seeks to gather his children together
Some 35,000 pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square earlier today to hear Pope Benedict’s weekly Wednesday catechesis in which he... Read more
Vatican says abandoned papal title ‘Patriarch of the West’ was unclear, obsolete
Following widespread media speculation on the Vatican’s abandonment of the papal title, “Patriarch of the West”, the Holy See today... Read more
