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Construction begins on a new nativity set in St. Peter's Square.

Vatican nativity set might include animals not at Jesus' birth

Nov 23, 2012

The Vatican has started construction on its annual nativity set in St. Peter's Square, and the display is expected to... Read more

Cardinal Wilfred Napier of Durban, South Africa speaks with CNA on Nov. 16, 2012.

Conference counters threats to Catholic health care

Nov 16, 2012

Catholic health care providers and clergy are meeting in Rome this week to develop responses to the different ethical issues... Read more

Andrea Manfredonia writes on the Faith Scroll at the Vatican's Pilgrim Office.

Vatican office unveils Faith Scroll for pilgrims

Nov 15, 2012

In honor of the Year of Faith, pilgrims to Rome can now share their thoughts about the gift of faith... Read more

Archbishop Zygmunt Zimowski, president of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers, speaks Nov. 13, 2012 at the Vatican Press Office.

Vatican conference to examine Catholic identity in health care

Nov 13, 2012

The Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers announced Nov. 13 that its upcoming international conference will discuss how health facilities... Read more

Cardinal Antonio Cañizares Llovera, Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship, celebrates Mass in the extraordinary form Nov. 3, 2012 in St. Peter’s Basilica.

Pope creates academy to promote knowledge of Latin

Nov 12, 2012

The Pope is launching a new Pontifical Academy for Latin to help priests and academics deepen their knowledge and ability... Read more

The Creation of Adam by Michaelangelo from the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

Sistine Chapel reveals light of God, Pope says on 500th anniversary

Oct 31, 2012

The Sistine Chapel ceiling is celebrating its 500th anniversary today, and Pope Benedict XVI followed in the footsteps of his... Read more

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Film on boy's redemptive struggle with cancer shown at Vatican

Oct 30, 2012

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

Fr. Federico Lombardi.

Vatican condemns sex abuse in wake of Jimmy Savile revelations

Oct 30, 2012

The Vatican has reiterated condemnation of sexual abuse following allegations against deceased British TV star Jimmy Savile, who during his... Read more

CNA

Vatican condemns Beirut car bomb attack

Oct 19, 2012

The Vatican’s spokesman is condemning the car bomb attack in Beirut which killed a leading Lebanese security official and seven... Read more

A screenshot of the Oct. 9 session of Synod of Bishops for the New Evangelization.

Pope 'working harder than anyone' at synod sessions

Oct 10, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI opened the first working session of the Synod of Bishops on the New Evangelization Oct. 9 by... Read more

Pope Benedict's former butler Paolo Gabriele (R) sits at the start of the trial Sept. 29, 2012 at the Vatican.

Pope's ex-butler sentenced to 18 months in prison

Oct 6, 2012

Paolo Gabriele, the Pope’s former butler, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after being found guilty of stealing... Read more

Archbishop Nikola Eterovic, Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops, speaks to the press in November 2010.

Evangelization synod will be fueled by prayer

Oct 5, 2012

A spirit of prayer will inspire the work of the forthcoming Synod of Bishops as it aims to create a... Read more

Deacons from the Pontifical North American College are ordained in St. Peter's Basilica on Oct. 4, 2012.

Ordination of 33 deacons fills St. Peter's with joy

Oct 4, 2012

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

Pope Benedict's former butler Paolo Gabriele (R), sits at the start of the trial Sept. 29, 2012 at the Vatican.

Trial reveals papal butler's interest in Masonry, Church scandals

Oct 3, 2012

The judges presiding over the trial of the Pope's former butler heard today that his apartment contained piles of documents... Read more

The Pope's butler Paolo Gabriele (R) sits in the courtroom of the Vatican tribunal, at the Vatican on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. L'Osservatore Romano/CNA.

Pope's butler pleads innocent in document theft

Oct 2, 2012

Despite his confession to Vatican police, papal butler Paolo Gabriele has said he is innocent of stealing Pope Benedict XVI’s... Read more

Paolo Gabriele (right) appears in the Vatican's court room on Sept. 29, 2012 facing charges of aggrevated theft. CNA/L'Osservatore Romano.

Mountain of evidence revealed as trial of Pope's butler begins

Sep 29, 2012

The trial of the Pope Benedict XVI’s former butler began this morning at the Vatican as the 46-year-old Paolo Gabriele... Read more

The 2010 Special Assembly of Bishops on the Church in the Middle East.

Key participants for new evangelization synod announced

Sep 18, 2012

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles and 34 other clergymen were announced Sept. 18 by the Vatican as Synod Fathers... Read more

Professor Daniel Arasa and course participants at the Vatican Press Office.

Course deepens journalists' understanding of Catholic Church

Sep 17, 2012

A week-long seminar in Rome aimed at helping journalists better understand the Catholic Church is being called a success by... Read more

St. Peter's Square.

New Vatican recruit to help improve financial transparency

Sep 11, 2012

The Vatican has appointed a renowned Swiss lawyer to help it meet international standards of financial transparency, after a largely... Read more

Father Giuseppe Costa speaks with CNA in Rome.

Vatican hopes Apple partnership will spread Pope's message

Sep 8, 2012

The Vatican has teamed up with Apple to develop new hi-tech methods for communicating the works of Pope Benedict XVI... Read more