Vatican News
Follow a morally unexceptionable life, says Pope in Angelus, as Church remembers deceased
On the Day the Church remembers the deceased, Pope Benedict invited the faithful “to follow a morally unexceptionable life, against... Read more
Pope takes surprise pilgrimage to Marian shrine
Over the weekend, the Holy See reported, Pope Benedict made a surprise, personal pilgrimage to the Marian shrine of the... Read more
On All Saints day, Pope encourages to be vigilant and not fear death
During the prayer of the Angelus today, Solemnity of All Saints, Pope Benedict XVI said this feast and the tradition to... Read more
Pope condemns anti-Israel statements, increased Holy Land violence
On Saturday, Pope Benedict expressed his personal condemnation of recent anti-Israeli statements, and called on the international community to show... Read more
Eight newly-proclaimed Blesseds offer ‘heroic witness of the faith,’ says Pope
This past weekend at the Vatican, eight Spanish martyrs moved one step closer to Sainthood when they were beatified in... Read more
As anniversary draws near, Pope says Vatican II stressed priestly formation, education, religious respect
As the Church prepares to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the conclusion of Vatican Council II in December, Pope Benedict... Read more
Pope’s November prayer intentions focus on vocations growth--both marriage and priesthood
On Monday, the Holy See announced Pope Benedict XVI’s prayer and mission intentions for the month of November. Both seek... Read more
Pope Benedict advocates for respect of rights and identity of women, in message for upcoming World Day of Migrants and Refugees.
In a message made public today, Pope Benedict called for “Hope, courage, love and 'creativity in charity' regarding the widespread... Read more
Benedict XVI to participate in beatification of Spanish martyrs
Pope Benedict XVI will participate in the concluding rites of the beatification of a group of Spanish martyrs this Saturday... Read more
Historic document on inter-religious relations turns 40, experts gather to discuss future prospects
Today at the Vatican, religious leaders from around the world are gathering to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Vatican... Read more
God’s salvation is great consolation, says Pope, but also great responsibility
The scandal of the cross, and its paradoxical offering of salvation was the key message of Pope Benedict’s General Audience,... Read more
Jesus’ cross helps us understand suffering, Pope tells young hospital patients
Following today’s General Audience in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Benedict addressed a group of children from the "Citta di Speranza"... Read more
US rabbi asked to address Vatican Nostra Aetate celebration
Rabbi David Rosen, the American Jewish Committee’s international director of interreligious affairs, will be the Jewish speaker at the official... Read more
Benedict XVI names second Argentine bishop of his pontificate
With the appointment of Father Juan Carlos Romanin, SDB, as the new bishop of Rio Gallegos, Argentina, Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Beatification on Saturday for eight martyrs of Spanish Civil War
The Prefect for the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints, Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, will beatify eight martyrs of... Read more
Archbishop Lajolo visits Russia for first time
The Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Giovanni Lajolo, is in Moscow this week for meetings with both government... Read more
Pope forms Apostolic Exhortation, Synod Propositions call for greater emphasis on confession, reaffirm priestly celibacy
Earlier today, the Holy See released exerts from the 50 Propositions of the General Synod of Bishops which concluded Sunday.... Read more
5 new Saints declared: Pope says true joy often hidden in small things, service to others
During yesterday’s Mass concluding the ‘Year of the Eucharist’ and the General Synod of Bishops, Pope Benedict XVI canonized 5... Read more
Pope Benedict closes Bishop’s Synod, says Eucharist must be inner force for all faithful
During a Mass yesterday which concluded the 11th General Synod of Bishops and the “Year of the Eucharist” instituted by... Read more
Pope entrusts Synod to care of Mary, stresses bond between Eucharist and Church’s mission
Before praying the angelus prayer yesterday in St. Peter‘s Square, Pope Benedict entrusted the fruits of the just-concluded General Synod... Read more
