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FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
The Vatican’s secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, visited Russia from Aug. 20 to 24, upon an invitation from Russian state and church authorities.
Steam rises from the cooling towers of a nuclear power station in Nogent-Sur-Seine, France. (CNS photo/Charles Platiau, Reuters)
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
While their message is a general appeal, it would seem to be addressed to the administration of President Trump, which has taken the decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord.
CNS photo/Paul Haring
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
In an extended interview, the pope shares hitherto unknown aspects of his personal life and his vision of the world.
Pope Francis greets Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of Myanmar, during a private audience at the Vatican May 4 (CNS photo/Paul Haring).
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
Francis will be the first pope to visit Myanmar, a majority Buddhist country of some 55 million people
Pope Francis raises the Book of the Gospels as he celebrates Holy Thursday chrism Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican April 13.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
His words would appear to be a gentle but firm reminder especially to the minority of Catholics who are challenging his authority.
A woman places a candle by floral tributes for the victims of an attack at Turku Market Square on Friday, in Turku, Finland, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. (Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva via AP)
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
“We carry in our hearts the pain of the acts of terrorism that in these last days have caused numerous victims.”