Pope Francis will soon arrive in Canada. What is the history of residential schools in Canada? And what might a papal apology mean in a long, important process of truth-telling and reconciliation?
Colleen Dulle
Colleen Dulle is the Vatican Correspondent at America and co-hosts the "Inside the Vatican" podcast. She is the author of Struck Down, Not Destroyed: Keeping the Faith as a Vatican Reporter (Image, 2025).
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
The kingdom of God could come like a hurricane
A Reflection for the Fourteenth Wednesday in Ordinary Time, by Colleen Dulle.
Posted inFaith, News Analysis
Will Pope Francis resign? Here are some reasons to believe it—and some to be skeptical
Pope Francis’ planned trip to the tomb of Celestine V—the first pope in history to resign by choice—is fueling speculation the the pontiff might be preparing to retire soon.
Posted inFaith, News Analysis
There are plenty of good reasons for Pope Francis not to go to Ukraine. Futility is not one of them.
After months of saying publicly he would do everything possible to stop the war in Ukraine, including making a visit to the besieged country, Pope Francis said that a trip to Ukraine was now off the table.
Posted inInterviews, Politics & Society
Interview: Former U.S.-Vatican ambassador says Pope Francis going to Ukraine is ‘advisable, for sure.’
Former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Ken Hackett, in an interview with America, shared his views on the possibility of a papal trip to Ukraine.
Posted inFaith, Lent Reflections
The sights, sounds and smells that help us feel close to Jesus
A Reflection for Monday of Holy Week, by Colleen Dulle
Posted inFaith, Short Take
There are female presidents and CEOs. Why are we still asking if women can lead in the church?
I’ve often said that as a Catholic feminist covering the Vatican, I cannot wait until it is no longer newsworthy when women take on greater leadership roles in the church, but it is de rigeur.
Posted inFaith, News Analysis
Pope Francis is drawing on Vatican II to radically change how the Catholic Church is governed
After nine years, Pope Francis has unveiled a major reform of the Vatican Curia—though its emphases may sound familiar.
Posted inFaith, Lent Reflections
Don’t be afraid to ‘bother’ God with your prayers
A Reflection for the Thursday of the First Week of Lent, by Colleen Dulle
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Deep Dive: Who is Rutilio Grande, and what does his beatification mean for the people of El Salvador?
On this deep dive episode of “Inside the Vatican,” we examine the story of Rutilio Grande through the eyes of his friends, family and scholars of his legacy.