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Angelo Colapicchinoi presents one of his Colomba cakes at his bakery.

Roman baker sells Easter cakes to commemorate Vatican basilica

Mar 30, 2013

Italians are known for their food, and at Easter time one Roman baker is putting his craft on display by... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. CNA file photo.

Pope's election changed headlines but decisions loom

Mar 25, 2013

By Andrea Gagliarducci

“The election of Pope Francis marked a change in the newspapers headlines regarding the Church,” according to Archbishop Lorenzo Baldisseri,... Read more

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Detailed schedule of conclave released

Mar 9, 2013

Vatican press office director, Fr. Federico Lombardi, has revealed details of the daily schedule of the Conclave set to begin... Read more

Vatican post office sells over 150k Vacant See sets

Mar 7, 2013

The Vatican is now selling special stamps and envelopes that are made only when there is no Pope.  Read more

Fr. Lombardi and Fr. Rosica give Feb. 21, 2013 update at the Vatican press office.

Vatican official: prepare for resignation with spiritual growth, not division

Feb 21, 2013

At a press briefing to preview the Pope’s final events, Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said now is a time... Read more

Cardinal Angelo Sodano addresses the Consitory of Cardinals Feb. 11, 2013 where Pope Benedict announced his retirement.

'Your pontificate will shine like a star,' head cardinal tells Pope

Feb 11, 2013

Cardinal Angelo Sodano, the dean of the College of Cardinals, told Pope Benedict XVI that his pontificate will always shine... Read more

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Benedict XVI plans life of prayer after retirement

Feb 11, 2013

After Pope Benedict XVI retires at the end of February he will dedicate himself to a life of prayer and... Read more

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Vatican official rejects claims that he endorsed same-sex unions

Feb 7, 2013

Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Council for the Family, denounced media assertions that his recent comments show Vatican... Read more

Msgr. Richard Soseman with his new book

New Vatican vocations booklet mobilizes spiritual support

Feb 1, 2013

The latest edition of a Vatican magazine aimed at increasing priestly vocations and encouraging the spiritual adoption of priests has... Read more

Deacons from St. Paul's Seminary pray the rosary at St. Peter's Basilica on Jan. 16, 2013.

Vatican Rosary begins live broadcast

Jan 28, 2013

The Vatican is now broadcasting the Rosary live every weekday from St. Peter's Square.  Read more

Monsignor Dario Edoardo Viganò, director of Vatican TV.

Vatican TV's new director surprised at his appointment

Jan 24, 2013

The new head of the Vatican Television Center says he was surprised when he was asked to lead one the... Read more

Bishop Ignacio Carrasco de Paula of the Pontifical Academy for Life.

Vatican official says US pro-life marches have global impact

Jan 24, 2013

A top Vatican official on life issues called the protests sweeping across the U.S. this week against abortion a historic... Read more

Msgr. Francis Kelly is installed as a Canon of St. Peter's Basilica on Jan. 20, 2013.

Pope selects American priest for rare St. Peter's job

Jan 21, 2013

For the first time in the 21st century, Pope Benedict XVI has made an American priest a canon of St.... Read more

Father Robert W. Oliver. Photo courtesy of Archdiocese of Boston.

Pope appoints Boston priest as Vatican's abuse investigator

Jan 2, 2013

Pope Benedict XVI has named Boston priest Father Robert W. Oliver as the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith’s... Read more

In this handout image supplied by the office of the Palestinian President, Pres. Mahmoud Abbas meets with Pope Benedict XVI in the Vatican on Dec. 17, 2012.

Palestinian president thanks Pope for his support

Dec 17, 2012

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met Dec. 17 with the Pope and expressed his thanks for the Holy See’s support after... Read more

A view of the Christmas tree after it was lit on Dec. 14, 2012 in St. Peter's Square.

Small town's Christmas tree brings splendor to Vatican

Dec 14, 2012

A young boy named Mario had the honor of lighting a majestic Christmas tree in St. Peter's Square on the... Read more

Bishop Giuseppe Sciacca at a Dec. 13, 2012 press conference about the Vatican's Nativity scene.

Vatican Nativity scene will reflect southern Italy cave setting

Dec 14, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

This Christmas season visitors to St. Peter’s Square will get a chance to see a Nativity scene that is set... Read more

Monsignor Georg Gänswein stands behind Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square.

Pope taps secretary to head papal household, after Vatileaks

Dec 7, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI named his private secretary as the new head of the papal household, an important post because it... Read more

Pilgrims walk into St. Peter's Square the night before the beatification of Pope John Paul II, April 30, 2012.

Vatican hopes 'Scrinium' trips will spread pilgrimage to young

Dec 6, 2012

The Vatican is introducing a set of short trips to holy sites aimed at introducing young people to the concept... Read more

Artist David Lopez Ribes with his family at the Vatican as he recieves his award.

Artist praises family as he receives Vatican award

Nov 29, 2012

Artist David Lopez Ribes noted the importance of his wife and children in his life as he received the award... Read more