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Vatican official: prepare for resignation with spiritual growth, not division
At a press briefing to preview the Pope’s final events, Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said now is a time... Read more
'Your pontificate will shine like a star,' head cardinal tells Pope
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, the dean of the College of Cardinals, told Pope Benedict XVI that his pontificate will always shine... Read more
Benedict XVI plans life of prayer after retirement
After Pope Benedict XVI retires at the end of February he will dedicate himself to a life of prayer and... Read more
Vatican official rejects claims that he endorsed same-sex unions
Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Council for the Family, denounced media assertions that his recent comments show Vatican... Read more
New Vatican vocations booklet mobilizes spiritual support
The latest edition of a Vatican magazine aimed at increasing priestly vocations and encouraging the spiritual adoption of priests has... Read more
Vatican Rosary begins live broadcast
The Vatican is now broadcasting the Rosary live every weekday from St. Peter's Square. Read more
Vatican TV's new director surprised at his appointment
The new head of the Vatican Television Center says he was surprised when he was asked to lead one the... Read more
Vatican official says US pro-life marches have global impact
A top Vatican official on life issues called the protests sweeping across the U.S. this week against abortion a historic... Read more
Pope selects American priest for rare St. Peter's job
For the first time in the 21st century, Pope Benedict XVI has made an American priest a canon of St.... Read more
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
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