Pope Francis told the archbishop “you will be my exclusive spokesperson in all that pertains to the relations between the Holy See and the order.”
Gerard O’Connell
Gerard O’Connell is America’s senior Vatican correspondent and author of The Election of Pope Francis: An Inside Story of the Conclave That Changed History. He has been covering the Vatican since 1985.
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Dust up with Order of Malta ends not with a bang but a reinstatement
The appointment of a special delegate raises the question of what will happen to Cardinal Burke. He is still cardinal-patron of the order but no longer the pope’s sole interlocutor with the order.
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Top Vatican official criticizes Trump’s refugee ban
“We are builders of bridges, not of walls,” said the Vatican’s number three official.
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Pope Francis condemns terror attack on Quebec mosque
Christians and Muslims must remain “united together in prayer,” the pope said.
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Pope Francis has ordered a review of the new Mass translation rules
Some bishops’ conferences are unhappy with the translation of the Roman Missal required by “Liturgiam Authenticam.”
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Pope Francis takes ‘wait and see’ stance on Trump
“I don’t like to anticipate what happens or to judge people in advance.”
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New book by Vatileaks journalist alleges Vatican inaction on sexual abuse
Though clearly a commercial venture, Lust nonetheless makes sad reading and raises some questions.
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Outgoing US-Vatican Ambassador Ken Hackett looks back on Pope Francis
Pope Francis puts his credibility on the line not only in the foreign policy field, but also in the pastoral field, outgoing U.S. Vatican Ambassador Ken Hackett says.
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Commission on sexual abuse strengthened by pope’s appointment of O’Malley to C.D.F.
The cardinal already serves as president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.
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Pope Francis calls on the world’s governments for peace and an openness to refugees
Migrants and refugees must be given a dignified welcome, the pope said in his New Year’s message.