Vatican News
Pope’s brother honored by Austrian president
Yesterday evening, Pope Benedict XVI participated in a ceremony honoring his brother, Msgr. Georg Ratzinger, who was decorated by Helmut... Read more
‘Be priests according to Christ’s heart’ Pope Benedict tells Pontifical Academy students
Earlier this morning, Pope Benedict met with students from the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, accompanied by their president, Archbishop Justo Mullor,... Read more
Pope commends Latin American Bishop’s Council, calls them to strengthen families, vocations
Today, the Vatican released a letter from Pope Benedict XVI, commending the Latin American Episcopal Council (CELAM), which celebrates its... Read more
Investigation shows Vatican Radio emissions within acceptable limits
Following charges of violating Italian environmental laws, including jail sentences for two Vatican Radio officials, a new study has shown... Read more
‘With peace and reconciliation,’ says Pope, Macedonia could become an example to Balkans
Earlier today, Pope Benedict greeted Bartolomej Kajtazi, the Holy See’s new ambassador from the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and... Read more
Vatican seminar to explore Liturgy and pursuit of peace
A seminar begins today in the Vatican, which will explore cultural and pastoral factors which link liturgical life more closely... Read more
Transcendent God reaches out to us in our humility, says Pope Benedict on the birthday of John Paul II
Remembering the late John Paul II on what would have been his 85th birthday, Pope Benedict XVI today, greeted nearly... Read more
Pope Benedict praises renaming of Italian peak for John Paul II
At the conclusion of today’s General Audience, Pope Benedict spiritually joined a ceremony, taking place simultaneously in Italy’s Gran Sasso... Read more
Terri Schiavo’s parents attend Papal audience, thank Vatican for support
Among the pilgrims present for Pope Benedict XVI’s Wednesday audience this morning were Bob and Mary Schindler—parents of Terri Schiavo,... Read more
Compendium of Catechism to be ready for publication in time for WYD 2005
The long-awaited Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church will be ready in time for World Youth Day 2005,... Read more
Parents of Terri Schiavo thank Holy See for defending her life
The parents of Terri Schiavo, Bob and Mary Schindler, thanked the Holy See for its support in the fight to... Read more
Vatican official: Europe will only be agent of peace if it guards human dignity
Speaking at the third Summit of Heads of State and Governments of the Council of Europe yesterday, Vatican representative Archbishop... Read more
Vatican seminar to explore paths toward a ‘culture of life’
The Vatican has announced a seminar to be held tomorrow which will address the Social Doctrine of the Church and... Read more
John Paul II’s sainthood could take some time, cautions Vatican official
When Pope Benedict XVI announced Friday that he would waive the traditional five-year waiting period before starting the beatification process... Read more
Tardy Pope stresses connection between institution and Spirit during noontime remarks
Yesterday, a 20-minute late Pope Benedict greeted some 40,000 pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the noontime Regina Coeli... Read more
Pope ordains 21 new priests, urges them to always be drawn back to the Eucharist
Yesterday, on the Solemnity of Pentecost, Pope Benedict XVI ordained 21 new priests for the Diocese of Rome and encouraged... Read more
Cardinal declares two new Blessed, one American, calls them ‘masterpieces of the Spirit’
On Saturday, Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins C.M.F., prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, presided at the much... Read more
Pope says new Blesseds ‘help us to understand the value of our Christian vocation’
Pope Benedict XVI this morning, greeted pilgrims who had traveled to Rome for this weekend’s beatification of Mothers Ascension del... Read more
Pope to close Eucharistic Conference, confirms Cardinal Ruini as special envoy
The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict XVI has confirmed a nomination made by the late John Paul II, of... Read more
Vatican letter to Buddhists urges sincerity, mutual respect, dialogue
Earlier today, the Vatican publicized a Message sent by the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue to Buddhists who will celebrate... Read more
