On Thursday afternoon, Cardinal Angelo Sodano, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, celebrated a Mass for the repose of the soul... Read more
Pope John Paul II on Friday told Italy’s new ambassador to the Holy See, Giuseppe Balboni Acqua, that Italy's rich... Read more
Pope John Paul II hopes that “the lively dialogue” between faith and reason will last and “none of the current... Read more
In a message to the participants in an international symposium on the "Dignity and Rights of the Mentally Handicapped", Pope... Read more
Pope John Paul II appointed Bishop Joseph F. Naumann, auxiliary of St. Louis, MO; a strong supporter of the Pro-life... Read more
Pope John Paul II dedicated his first catechesis of 2004 to reflect upon “The divine maternity of Mary”, and called... Read more
Recalling his predecessor, Pope Paul VI, Pope John Paul II said today, during the feast of the Epiphany, that Christianity... Read more
Before praying the Angelus Sunday morning before thousands of pilgrims gathered at St. Peter's Square, John Paul II recalled that... Read more
On January 8 at 5 p.m. –Rome time- at the altar of the Cathedra in the Vatican Basilica, Cardinal Angelo... Read more
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Secretary of State, sent a telegram in the Holy Father's name to Archbishop Fortunato Baldelli, Apostolic Nuncio... Read more
In a letter for the 90th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, which will be celebrated in 2004, Pope John... Read more
Last Saturday, Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, President of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, announced in the presence of... Read more
Pope John Paul said on Sunday, during the Angelus prayer, that the proximity of Christmas highlights the figure of Mary... Read more
During the traditional Christmas gathering with cardinals, archbishops, bishops and members of the Roman Curia, Pope John Paul recalled this... Read more
420 lawyers from around the world greeted on Friday Pope John Paul II and presented him with a book of... Read more
A Vatican source confirmed yesterday that Pope John Paul II saw Mel Gibson's film, “The Passion of Christ”, and was... Read more
The Press Office of the Holy See is celebrating its 50 anniversary, and a special Christmas Mass will be celebrated... Read more
Pope John Paul II saw Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of Christ” and endorsed the film saying: “It is as it... Read more
Addressing the issue of the dramatic fall of vocations among traditional religious communities in France, Pope John Paul told a... Read more
The Vatican’s Office of Liturgical Celebration revealed today Pope John Paul’s schedule of celebrations for December and January. Read more