CNA Daily News - Vatican

Vatican Observatory examines theological implications of finding alien life

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:09:00 -0500

Vatican City, Nov 10, 2009 / 12:09 pm (CNA).- The Vatican Observatory and the Pontifical Academy of Sciences have just concluded a week-long gathering of scientists to examine the origin of life and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. "These questions offer many philosophical and theological implications," said Fr. Jose Funes, director of the Vatican Observatory.

Pope Benedict recalls Paul VI's devotion to the youth

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:16:00 -0500

Vatican City, Nov 9, 2009 / 06:16 pm (CNA).- As part of his pastoral visit to Brescia, Italy, Pope Benedict stopped by the town of Concesio, where his predecessor Paul VI was born. He then continued on to the new headquarters of the Paul VI Institute where he gave a talk emphasizing his predecessor's commitment to the youth and his challenge to them to follow Christ.

Living our baptism means staying united to the Church, Pope counsels

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:37:00 -0500

Rome, Italy, Nov 9, 2009 / 12:37 pm (CNA).- Pope Benedict XVI touched on the importance of the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, saying that "living our Baptism means remaining firmly united to the Church, even when we see her face darkened by certain shadows and stains."

Provision for Anglicans published, celibacy question answered

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:33:00 -0500

Vatican City, Nov 9, 2009 / 12:33 pm (CNA).- Anglicans who wish to enter into communion with the Catholic Church received the path for doing so today as the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) published the papal declaration "Anglicaoranum coetibus." The document clears up questions about married priests and the power of the ordinariates' bishops among other issues.

Total gift of self is necessary to Christian life, says Benedict XVI

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:57:00 -0500

Vatican City, Nov 8, 2009 / 10:57 am (CNA).- Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Sunday Mass for the 15,000 people squeezed into Brescia, Italy's Paul VI Square. The Holy Father recalled the Gospel of the widow's contribution and underlined the necessity of the Church's role in the Salvation of humanity.

Marian devotion is a means of guiding souls to Christ, says Benedict XVI

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:51:00 -0500

Vatican City, Nov 8, 2009 / 10:51 am (CNA).- Speaking before Sunday's Angelus in the city of Brescia, Italy, the Holy Father recalled Paul VI's strong devotion to the Blessed Mother. "As his ecclesial responsibilities increased he in fact developed an ever wider vision and organic relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary and the mystery of the Church," noted Pope Benedict.

Pope to inaugurate new Paul VI Institute in Brescia this Sunday

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:09:00 -0500

Vatican City, Nov 6, 2009 / 07:09 pm (CNA).- During his pastoral visit to Brescia, Italy this weekend, Pope Benedict will inaugurate the new headquarters of the Paul VI Institute, created in honor the late Pontiff 30 years ago.

Cardinal Rode: Feminism, secular influence among reasons for visitation of U.S. sisters

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:58:00 -0500

Rome, Italy, Nov 6, 2009 / 02:58 pm (CNA).- Speaking to Vatican Radio on Tuesday, Cardinal Franc Rode shed more light on the reasons behind the ongoing apostolic visitation of female U.S. religious orders, saying that a "secularist mentality" and a "feminist spirit" evident in the communities were among the factors leading to the visitation.

Beatification of John Paul II will not take place in April of 2010, confirms Cardinal Bertone

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:02:00 -0500

Vatican City, Nov 6, 2009 / 02:02 pm (CNA).- The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, denied reports this week claiming that Pope John Paul II will be beatified in April 2010.

Vatican plans meeting between Pope and artists

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:28:00 -0500

Vatican City, Nov 5, 2009 / 09:28 pm (CNA).- A Vatican press conference was held today to discuss Pope Benedict XVI's upcoming meeting with artists on Nov. 21. The meeting is intended to promote collaboration between the Church and artists.