Vatican News
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
Star-filled Christmas concert at the Vatican to build new churches in Rome
Pope John Paul II told the 90 performers who will perfrom at the Christmas in the Vatican Concert that it... Read more
Pope to ADL: let us work together to eliminate all forms of racism
Welcoming 18 members of the Anti-Defamation League in the Vatican this morning, Pope John Paul II expressed his fervent desire... Read more
Human development not only socio-economic, Pope says in message for Peace Day
In his Message for the World Day of Peace, January 1, 2005, which was published today, Pope John Paul II... Read more
Pope appoints auxiliary bishop in Pittsburgh
Pope John Paul II has appointed Fr. Paul J. Bradley, vicar general and moderator of the Curia of Pittsburgh, U.S.A.,... Read more
Circuses and fairs are occasions to proclaim authentically human values, says Pope
On receiving participants in the Seventh International Congress of the Pastoral Care for Circus and Fair Workers this morning, Pope... Read more
Pope to celebrate Mass on Christmas Eve
The Office of the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff has announced the Holy Father's schedule for December 24, 25... Read more
Truth about man cannot be reached by mere science, Pope tells university students
During the annual Mass for university students and faculty members from Roman and other European universities with Pope John Paul... Read more
Pope receives Christmas tree during general audience
Pope John Paul II received a Christmas tree from the Archbishop and faithful of the autonomous Italian province of Trento... Read more
Minister says Iraq committed to protecting Christian communities
In a meeting yesterday with Pope John Paul II and Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Hoshyar Zebari, minister of Foreign Affairs of... Read more
Pope highlights importance of Nativity scenes
Pope John Paul II spoke about the importance of Nativity scenes during the Angelus prayer yesterday, Gaudete Sunday, noting that... Read more
Pope’s message for peace, AIDS foundation to be presented
On Thursday, December 16 at 11 a.m. in the Holy See Press Office, the Holy Father's Message for the World... Read more
Pain and scandal is call to conversion and deeper fidelity, Pope tells US Bishops
John Paul II met with bishops from Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, this morning in his last encounter with... Read more
Secularism, unbelief in Europe must be dealt with to preserve Christian identity, Vatican authority says
In a speech given by Cardinal Paul Poupard, President of the Pontifical Council for Culture, today in Minsk, Belarus, he... Read more
Vatican announces international Congress for Circus and fair workers
The seventh International Congress on the Pastoral Care of Circus and Amusement Park Workers organized by the Pontifical Council for... Read more
Respecting cultural differences must be balanced by protection of universal values, says Pope
Pope John Paul II’s Message for the 91st World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2005, made public today, insists on... Read more
