Federico Lombardi
Pope Benedict XVI seeks prayers in wake of resignation
Pope’s resignation lands Vatican in uncharted territory
Pope expected to live out a quiet retirement in Vatican monastery
Vatican shoots down claim that Iran backed John Paul assassination attempt
Pope’s butler starts 18-month sentence for leaking private papers
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Benedict XVI's former butler started serving his jail sentence in the Vatican after being convicted in the Vatileaks affair. By Alessandro Speciale.
Vatican recalibrates response to Middle East riots, says violence is never justified
(RNS) The Vatican issued a firm condemnation of the attack against the U.S. embassy in Libya, one day after a statement that focused on decrying "provocations" against Muslim sensibilities. By Alessandro Speciale.
Vatican says pope’s Lebanon trip still a go despite violence
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Vatican confirmed on Wednesday (Sept. 12) that Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Lebanon will go ahead as planned, despite growing tension in the region after the killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya by a mob enraged by an anti-Islam film. By Alessandro Speciale.
Vatican official calls leaked documents an ‘immoral’ and ‘brutal’ attack
Vatican says unity with traditionalist SSPX needs ‘further discussions’
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Reconciliation between the Vatican and a conservative breakaway group will require "further discussions" the Vatican doctrinal office said on Wednesday, while stressing that each member of the group will have to agree on key points of Catholic doctrine, including relationship with the Jews. By Alessandro Speciale.
Vatican settles with Benetton over pope-kissing ad
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Vatican has settled a lawsuit with Benetton clothing group for using the image of Pope Benedict XVI kissing a Muslim imam in an ad campaign. By Alessandro Speciale.
