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Pope appoints Boston priest as Vatican's abuse investigator
Pope Benedict XVI has named Boston priest Father Robert W. Oliver as the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith’s... Read more
Palestinian president thanks Pope for his support
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met Dec. 17 with the Pope and expressed his thanks for the Holy See’s support after... Read more
Small town's Christmas tree brings splendor to Vatican
A young boy named Mario had the honor of lighting a majestic Christmas tree in St. Peter's Square on the... Read more
Vatican Nativity scene will reflect southern Italy cave setting
This Christmas season visitors to St. Peter’s Square will get a chance to see a Nativity scene that is set... Read more
Pope taps secretary to head papal household, after Vatileaks
Pope Benedict XVI named his private secretary as the new head of the papal household, an important post because it... Read more
Vatican hopes 'Scrinium' trips will spread pilgrimage to young
The Vatican is introducing a set of short trips to holy sites aimed at introducing young people to the concept... Read more
Artist praises family as he receives Vatican award
Artist David Lopez Ribes noted the importance of his wife and children in his life as he received the award... Read more
Vatican nativity set might include animals not at Jesus' birth
The Vatican has started construction on its annual nativity set in St. Peter's Square, and the display is expected to... Read more
Conference counters threats to Catholic health care
Catholic health care providers and clergy are meeting in Rome this week to develop responses to the different ethical issues... Read more
Vatican office unveils Faith Scroll for pilgrims
In honor of the Year of Faith, pilgrims to Rome can now share their thoughts about the gift of faith... Read more
Vatican conference to examine Catholic identity in health care
The Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers announced Nov. 13 that its upcoming international conference will discuss how health facilities... Read more
Pope creates academy to promote knowledge of Latin
The Pope is launching a new Pontifical Academy for Latin to help priests and academics deepen their knowledge and ability... Read more
Sistine Chapel reveals light of God, Pope says on 500th anniversary
The Sistine Chapel ceiling is celebrating its 500th anniversary today, and Pope Benedict XVI followed in the footsteps of his... Read more
Film on boy's redemptive struggle with cancer shown at Vatican
A new movie based on the real-life story of a 15-year-old boy who became a source of joy to those... Read more
Vatican condemns sex abuse in wake of Jimmy Savile revelations
The Vatican has reiterated condemnation of sexual abuse following allegations against deceased British TV star Jimmy Savile, who during his... Read more
Vatican condemns Beirut car bomb attack
The Vatican’s spokesman is condemning the car bomb attack in Beirut which killed a leading Lebanese security official and seven... Read more
Pope 'working harder than anyone' at synod sessions
Pope Benedict XVI opened the first working session of the Synod of Bishops on the New Evangelization Oct. 9 by... Read more
Pope's ex-butler sentenced to 18 months in prison
Paolo Gabriele, the Pope’s former butler, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after being found guilty of stealing... Read more
Evangelization synod will be fueled by prayer
A spirit of prayer will inspire the work of the forthcoming Synod of Bishops as it aims to create a... Read more
Ordination of 33 deacons fills St. Peter's with joy
Thirty-three new deacons from Rome’s North American College were ordained Oct. 4 at a ceremony in St. Peter’s Basilica, bringing... Read more
