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.
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, 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.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
An inside look at Dorothy Day’s contested canonization process
As Dorothy Day’s cause for canonization moves from the local phase to Rome, Colleen Dulle shares her insider’s perspective.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Israeli defense company says it protected Pope Francis from rogue drone in Slovakia
An Israeli counter-drone technology company says that it protected Pope Francis and 60,000 people from a rogue drone at an outdoor Mass in Sastin, Slovakia, on Sept. 15.
Posted inAdvent Reflections, Faith
Only Jesus can make the paralyzed man walk. But we can all forgive.
A Reflection for Monday of the Second Week of Advent
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis thanks America’s Michael J. O’Loughlin for reporting on Catholic responses to H.I.V./AIDS
The pope sent a letter of thanks to Michael O’Loughlin, America’s national correspondent, this summer after receiving an advance copy of “Hidden Mercy: AIDS, Catholics, and the Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear.”