Communities need to be saved from “corruption, extortion, the illegal trafficking of drugs and weapons,” he said.
Vatican
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
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.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
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.
Posted inFaith, News
The Vatican responds to Knights of Malta’s attempt to discredit the pope’s investigation
The remarkable showdown is the latest example Pope Francis clashing with more conservative elements in the Catholic Church.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Video
Exclusive | An Interview with the New Papal Nuncio to the U.S.
Archbishop Christophe Pierre speaks with America's Matt Malone, S.J.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
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.
Posted inFaith, News
McDonald’s is offering free meals to the homeless at the Vatican
Cardinals and residents oppose the opening of the store so close to the Vatican.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Who will Trump pick to be his ambassador to the Vatican?
Who will go to Rome? Mr. Trump has bucked conventional wisdom in several of his more high-profile appointments thus far.
Posted inFaith, Features
How Pope Francis is changing the Catholic Church
A confident pope sets a new example for governing the church. For Francis, tension is a sign of life.
Posted inFaith, News
Order of Malta questions legitimacy of Pope Francis’ commission
The group said it “is completely legitimate and authorized” to investigate the matter and inform the pope.