This weeks vatican news
Nuncio vows to strengthen Irish-Vatican relations
February 17th, 2012 | 
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The new Papal nuncio to Ireland, Archbishop Charles John Brown, has pledged to ‘solidify and strengthen’ the relationship between the Holy See and Ireland.
Presenting his letters of credence to President Michael Higgins (above), Archbishop Brown said that Pope Benedict XVI has asked him to convey his personal esteem to the president as well as his ‘best wishes and sincere affection’ for the Irish people.
“It is an honour, indeed a source of joy for me to bring you heartfelt greetings from His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI,” the nuncio said, reading a prepared statement. “The Holy Father has asked me to ... continue reading.
Scottish Secretary on UK-Vatican commitment to religious freedom
February 15th, 2012 | 0 COMMENTS
“In Scotland we’re lucky to have Cardinal O’Brien,” Michael Moore says in exclusive interview with the SCO after ministerial visit to Holy See. Link to full UK-Vatican joint communiqué below.... continue reading.
Pope’s healing call for abuse victims
February 10th, 2012 | 0 COMMENTS
— Holy Father calls for a major renewal within the Church during historic Vatican summit... continue reading.
‘Let us be concerned for each other’
February 7th, 2012 | 0 COMMENTS
In his Lenten message, Pope Benedict XVI says that 'indifference and disinterest' should not be passed off as respect for privacy. Link to full message below.... continue reading.
Holy See is helping to tackle international crime
January 31st, 2012 | 0 COMMENTS
The Holy See has ratified UN Conventions on combating international crime and rewritten its anti money-laundering law... continue reading.
Pope offers advice to seminarians
January 27th, 2012 | 0 COMMENTS
— Uses St Agnes, who lived between the 3rd and 4th century, as an example to follow ... continue reading.
Holy Father names 22 new cardinals-designate
January 6th, 2012 | 0 COMMENTS
Appointments for New York, Hong Kong, Berlin, Prague, Toronto, Florence and key Vatican offices... continue reading.
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