Vatican News
Four beatifications confirmed for Sunday
On Sunday, March 21, at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, Pope John Paul II will beatify four Servants of... Read more
New guidelines for the Eucharist expected Holy Thursday
The new and long-awaited guidelines for the celebration of the Eucharist are set to be released by the Vatican on... Read more
John Paul II reiterates condemnation of “horrendous” attacks in Madrid
Pope John Paul II offered the Angelus Sunday for the country of Spain and reiterated his condemnation of the “horrendous”... Read more
Navarro-Valls says “Passion” not anti-Semitic
The spokesman for the Holy See, Joaquín Navarro-Valls commented on Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ,” saying “there is... Read more
Second Papal visit to Rome synagogue under consideration
The magazine “Familia Cristiana” is reporting that a second visit by Pope John Paul II to a Roman synagogue is... Read more
Pope John Paul II marks new milestone as third-longest reigning pope
Pope John Paul II will become the third-longest reigning pope in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, exceeding the... Read more
Vatican study confirms increase in religious indifference
A study by the Pontifical Council for Culture has revealed that religious indifference and faith in a “faceless God” is... Read more
Mary Ann Glendon is appointed President of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences
The Pope John Paul II appointed American professor Mary Ann Glendon as the new president of the Pontifical Academy of... Read more
"Apostolorum Successores": New directory for Bishops
The Congregation for Bishops has just published "Apostolorum successores," A Directory for the Pastoral Ministry of Bishops, in answer to... Read more
Four new appointed Bishops for United States
The Holy Father appointed Bishop Robert Joseph McManus, auxiliary of the diocese of Providence, as bishop of Worcester, Msgr. Robert... Read more
New translations, more sales for Pope’s book of poems
Pope John Paul II’s most recent book of poetry has sold more than 600,000 copies and will soon be released... Read more
John Paul II to youth: Only Jesus gives full meaning to your life
In his Message for the 19th World Youth Day, published today, Pope John Paul II reminds young people that “only... Read more
Lent a time for solidarity with children, Pope says
Pope John Paul II called on Catholics to transform Lent into a “a generous match of solidarity towards” the children. Read more
Pope encourages diplomacy and humanitarian aid for Haiti
Pope John Paul II called the international community to work on behalf of Haiti, shortly after former President Jean Bertrand... Read more
Holy Father asks prayers for indigenous populations and Africa
The Holy See announced Pope John Paul II’s general prayer intention for March, which is devoted to indigenous populations. Read more
Christian values not politics bond Europe, the Pope says
Pope John Paul II said today that it is not economic or political interests, or alliances of convenience, that forge... Read more
John Paul II mourns President of Macedonia
The Holy Father sent a telegram of condolence to the authorities of Macedonia upon the death of Boris Trajkovski, President... Read more
Pope calls on Bosnia-Herzegovina to resolve problems of local populations
Pope John Paul II called on Bosnians this morning to take up “the path of peace and justice,” and create... Read more
John Paul II recalls centrality of families in the Church
Pope John Paul II stressed today that “recognizing the centrality of the family in God’s plan for man and therefore,... Read more
Pope calls Christians to asceticism during Lent
Pope John Paul II began Lent this morning calling on Catholics to live this season as “a journey of prayer,... Read more
