Vatican News
Pope urges political leaders to follow the example of Giorgio La Pira
Representatives of the National Association of Italian Municipalities met with the Holy Father today to celebrate the centenary of Giorgio... Read more
Holy See publishes clear rules to protect the celebration of the Eucharist
The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, headed by Francis Cardinal Arinze presented "Redemptionis Sacramentum, On... Read more
Cardinal: No Communion for Pro-Abortion Catholics
During a press conference on Friday, Cardinal Francis Arinze, Prefect of the Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline... Read more
“Redemptionis Sacramentum” only reiterates norms already existing in the Church.
During the press conference in which the document "Redemptionis Sacramentum, On Certain Matters To Be Observed Or To Be Avoided... Read more
Pope John Paul commends “creativity in charity”
"The mission you fulfill with admirable apostolic zeal is very precious,” said the Holy Father on receiving the Italian group... Read more
Pope met with heads of the USCCB
Pope John Paul II received, in a private audience on Thursday morning, the leadership of the United States Bishops' Conference... Read more
Prayer brings inner peace and serenity, Pope says
Explaining Psalm 26 during his regular Wednesday General Audience, Pope John Paul II said that the true way to achieve... Read more
Pope appoints two Papal delegates to the Centenary of Rome’s Synagogue
Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro-Valls announced on Wednesday that Pope John Paul will not be attending the ceremony... Read more
The Bible is a source of light for human behavior, Pope says
In a brief address to the participants at the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Biblical Commission, Pope John Paul II... Read more
Pope to proclaim six new blessed, including Polish prince turned priest
Next Sunday, April 25, Pope John Paul II will proclaim six new Blessed, including a Polish prince turned priest and... Read more
Congregation for the Laity to celebrate 20th Anniversary of “Cross of the Youth”
The Pontifical Council for the Laity will mark the 20th anniversary of the handing over of the Cross to young... Read more
Vatican clears the way for new saints, including American “Angel of Molokai”
On Monday morning, in the presence of Pope John Paul, the Congregation for the Causes of Saints promulgated 15 new... Read more
Instruction with liturgical norms on the Eucharist to be "released" on Friday
On Friday, April 23 the Vatican will present the Instruction of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of... Read more
Pope calls for kidnappers to release hostages out of humanity
On Sunday, at the end of the noon prayer of the Regina Caeli, Pope John Paul called for kidnappers of... Read more
The Gospel is guide to understanding history, says Pope
In a message addressed to the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences, which is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding,... Read more
The Philippines are “a light” for evangelization of Asia, Pope says
“The Philippines is truly a ‘light’ for the evangelization of the Asian continent,” said John Paul II on Monday morning... Read more
After hectic Holy Week, Pope goes on mountain excursion
The Vatican Press office announced on Friday, that owing to the strenuous liturgical ceremonies of Holy Week and Easter, Pope... Read more
Ignorance of ancient languages threatens historical studies, Pontifical Council says
The Pontifical Committee of Historical Sciences, founded in 1954 by Pope Pius XII, realeased a statement on the occasion of... Read more
Pope’s Charity gave 6.5 million to needy in 2003
The Pontifical Council “Cor Unum,” often called the “office of papal charity,” announced in its annual report that financial assistance... Read more
Christians need personal encounter with the risen Christ, Pope says
During his first General Audience of this Easter Season, Pope John Paul II said before some 25,000 pilgrims that Christians... Read more
