Vatican News
John Paul II three weeks away from third longest pontificate in history
The pontificate of John Paul II is approaching a new record. On March 17 it will become the third longest... Read more
Pope hopes that Catholic Church will enjoy full freedom in Mexico
Pope John Paul II said this morning that “it is to be hoped that the Church in Mexico will be... Read more
Holy See proposes treatment by experts to prevent sexual misconduct by priests
The Pontifical Academy for Life published yesterday a report containing the reflections of a study group convened by the Holy... Read more
Holy See announces busy papal schedule for coming weeks
The Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff published today the calendar of celebrations that are scheduled to be... Read more
Pope calls to renew commitment on conversion to Christ
Pope John Paul II called the faithful to intensify their “commitment of conversion to Christ” as the Church prepares to... Read more
Pope defends the family, protects the dignity of human reproduction
The issues surrounding human reproduction involve essential values that apply to all human beings, said the Pope in a message... Read more
Papal telegram for victims of attack in Jerusalem
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Secretary of Vatican State, sent a telegram of condolences in Pope John Paul’s name, to Archbishop Pietro... Read more
John Paul II calls seminarians “future and hope” of the Church
In his remarks to the community of the Pontifical Major Seminary of Rome, Pope John Paul II said last Saturday... Read more
John Paul II exhorts French to live and pass on the faith daily
John Paul II exhorts French to live and pass on the faith daily Read more
Scientific rigor and Christian ethics to avoid aberrations, Pope suggests
Pope John Paul II said today that combining scientific rigor with the demands of anthropology and Christian ethics guarantees respect... Read more
Pope to canonize pro-life mother, four priests and a nun
The Holy See announced today that Pope John Paul II will canonize on May 16 six blessed including Gianna Beretta,... Read more
Vatican experts reflect on the dignity of human procreation
The Pontifical Academy for Life opened this morning its 10º General Assembly in the Vatican. The theme of this year’s... Read more
John Paul II sends condolences to victims of train accident in Iran
Pope John Paul II sent his condolences to the Iranian people affected by the train accident that claimed the lives... Read more
Vatican official answers Foxman: The Passion of the Christ is not anti-Semitic
In a meeting at the Vatican Feb. 16, U.S. Archbishop John P. Foley told Anti-Defamation League president Abraham Foxman the... Read more
Christ brings fulfillment to all creation, Pope says
Pope John Paul II called on the world this morning to summarize all things in Christ in order to fulfill... Read more
Holiness guarantees efficiency in evangelization, Pope tells Focolare
In a message to a group of bishops and collaborators of the Focolare movement, who are meeting in Rome, Pope... Read more
John Paul II: Universities must speak out loud of Europe’s Christian roots
Pope John Paul II said today that Universities “can speak out loud” of the Christian roots of Europe that “the... Read more
Pope will preside over Ash Wednesday celebration
The Holy See announced today that Pope John Paul II will preside over the Ash Wednesday liturgy at the Vatican... Read more
Vatican dicastery explains why human cloning is immoral
Bishop Elio Sgrecia, Vice President of the Pontifical Academy for Life, established 10 years ago by Pope John Paul II,... Read more
Pope insists on Europe’s Christian roots during weekend
On two different occasions on Saturday and Sunday, Pope John Paul insisted in the need for preserving Europe’s Christian roots... Read more
