Vatican News
Pope Benedict XVI's first Encyclycal "Deus Caritas Est¨ published today
Today, the Vatican published Pope Benedict XVI's first encyclical, "Deus Caritas Est." Read here full text of the Encyclical Read more
New Papal Encyclical puts theological flesh to Church’s charitable work, hits at nucleus of Christian faith, say prelates
Today at the Vatican, Pope Benedict’s long-awaited first Encyclical, entitled ‘Deus Caritas Est” was officially presented at a press conference... Read more
To bring about peace, end to violence, faithful must take the side of God, love, justice, says Pope
In his weekly general audience earlier today at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI told a crowd of 8,000 that the... Read more
The World Jewish Congress to meet with Vatican officials
Representatives of the Jewish and Christian faiths will meet to discuss how to expand the existing dialogue between Jews and... Read more
Pope Benedict: Media must be responsible, protagonist of truth, not self-serving, profit-driven
Today, the Vatican released Pope Benedict’s message for this year’s World Day of Social Communications, in which he said that... Read more
Pope expresses condolences for death of Kosovo president, prays for ‘abundant blessings’ on citizens
Following Saturday’s death of Ibrahim Rugova, president of Kosovo, Pope Benedict has sent a telegram--by way of Cardinal Secretary of... Read more
Pope blesses traditional lambs for Feast of St. Agnes
On Saturday, Pope Benedict XVI continued an annual tradition marking the feast of St. Agnes, by blessing two lambs, whose... Read more
Swiss Guard celebrate 500 years of service to Pope, worldwide Church
Yesterday in the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI was on hand to celebrate 500 years of Swiss protection for the Holy... Read more
If Christians faithfully pray for unity, says Pope, their prayer will be satisfied
As the Church continues to celebrate The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Benedict told thousands of listeners, gathered... Read more
Pope says Christians need to reclaim idea of love, integrate it toward God, others
Earlier today, Pope Benedict XVI participated in a congress organized by the Pontifical Council “Cor Unum”, in which he laid... Read more
Pope tells seminarians: Reach out to God’s people, particularly poor, suffering
Earlier today, Pope Bendict XVI met with seminary students from Rome’s Almo Collegio Capranica’ whom he charged with faithfulness to... Read more
Despite large potential, Catholic television lacks resources, networking, says Archbishop Foley
Earlier today at the Vatican, Archbishop John P. Foley, president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications told members of... Read more
Archbishop Foley addresses Swiss Guards for their upcoming 500 anniversary
During a mass celebrated today for the upcoming 500 anniversary of the Swiss Guards, Archbishop Foley reminded them that there... Read more
Former Holy See ambassador to Israel recognized for work in Holy Land
Upon completing his mission in Israel, the outgoing Holy See ambassador to Israel, Archbishop Pietro Sambi, who is now the... Read more
Pope Benedict: Christians must continually ask God for grace of unity
As the Church continues its celebration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Benedict today met with an... Read more
Preparing for new Papal Encyclical, Pontifical group to host congress on charity
As Pope Benedict XVI prepares for the release of his first Encyclical letter, which will deal with the nature--and sometimes... Read more
Celebrations for Fifth centenary of Swiss Guard to commence Sunday
The Vatican announced today its final plans for the celebration of the fifth centenary of the Pontifical Swiss Guard, the... Read more
Pope Benedict: encyclical to be released Jan 25, to deal with true meaning of love
During his general audience held today at the Vatican, Pope Benedict announced that his long waited, first Encyclical, on the... Read more
Despite division, ecumenical movement distinguished by common communion in Christ, says Pope
Speaking before an estimated 8,000 pilgrims gathered at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI called the Christian ecumenical movement unique from... Read more
Vatican announces final plans for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Tomorrow, the worldwide Church will begin a weeklong celebration calling for prayer and increased awareness of the need for Christian... Read more
