Vatican News
Papal audiences were attended by 1.5 million faithful in 2004
The Prefecture of the Papal Household, on the annual publication of the figures relative to papal audiences, just before the... Read more
Papal Mass on October 17 to inaugurate Year of the Eucharist
Pope John Paul II will inaugurate the Year of the Eucharist with the celebration of a Mass t 5:30 p.m.... Read more
Men are created for holiness, Pope says
Pope John Paul II affirmed that human beings are chosen, in the “eternal divine design” to be “holy and blameless... Read more
There is no ethics without full respect for human person, Vatican says at UNESCO summit
Msgr. Francesco Follo, Holy See permanent observer to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization on the occasion of... Read more
Pope's Apostolic Letter for the Year of the Eucharist now available in English
Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter, Mane Nobiscum Domine, "Stay with us, Lord," on the occasion of the Year of... Read more
Pope wants Catholics to give “strong witness” in political life
At the conclusion of the recitation of the Angelus this Sunday, Pope John Paul II greeted the participants of the... Read more
Eucharist must move Christians to effective charity, Pope says
On Sunday, the day of the opening of the International Eucharistic Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico, on the theme "'The Eucharist,... Read more
Pope challenges youth to make Eucharist "the center of your life"
This morning Pope John Paul II received youth from the diocese of Rome who are participating in a mission to... Read more
Protect unborn children from moment of conception, says Pope to Brazil
Pope John Paul II received the Brazilian ambassador this morning and asked that Brazilians “safeguard unborn children from the moment... Read more
Pope asks Sisters of Notre Dame to renew fidelity to original charisma
Pope John Paul II received seventy participants in the 11th General Chapter of the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre... Read more
Cardinals double as sports commentators on Vatican Radio
Vatican Radio has launched a program featuring Italian Cardinals and bishops offering their commentary on the popular Italian Soccer League,... Read more
Pope presents Apostolic Letter to mark beginning of Year of the Eucharist
Pope John Paul II's Apostolic Letter "Mane Nobiscum Domine" ("Stay with us, Lord"), on the occasion of the October 2004-October... Read more
Title of bishop is of service, not power, Pope tells American Bishops
Bishops from the province of New York were received by Pope John Paul II this morning on the completion of... Read more
Political action must be taken with high ethical standard, Pope says
Pope John Paul II issued a message yesterday to participants in the 44th Social Week of Italian Catholics, stressing the... Read more
Compendium of Church's Social Doctrine to be released by the Vatican later in October
The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace will publish a "Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church" on October... Read more
Pope John Paul's new book on Philosophy of History unveiled
The Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro Valls revealed Wednesday during the Frankfurt Book Fair the latest title from Pope John Paul... Read more
Man is capable of knowing objective norms of moral behavior, Pope says
On receiving this morning members of the International Theological Commission which is celebrating its annual plenary in the Vatican, Pope... Read more
Pope replaces ousted Bishop in Austria
On Thursday, Pope John Paul II appointed Bishop Klaus Kung of Feldkirch, as the new bishop of the diocese of... Read more
International theological symposium on Eucharist underway in Mexico
The three-day international theological- pastoral symposium on the Eucharist, focusing on Pope John Paul II’s encyclical "Ecclesia de Eucharistia," began... Read more
Russian army choir, orchestra, and ballet corps to perform for Pope
On the eve of the 26th anniversary of his election to the papacy, the Russian Army Choir, orchestra and ballet... Read more
