Voices
Gerard O’Connell is America’s 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.
FaithVatican Dispatch
A new book clarifies mystery of John Paul I’s death.
Politics & SocietyVatican Dispatch
“I call on the Lord that he may convert the hearts of the terrorist and free the world of hate and that crazy homicide that abuses the name of God to disseminate death.”
FaithVatican Dispatch
In a statement, both sides expressed gratitude for “the spiritual and theological gifts received through the Reformation.”
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“Christians are called to promote political dialogue, especially where it is threatened and where conflict seems to prevail,” the pope stated.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Pope Francis issues public correction to Cardinal Robert Sarah on who has final say over liturgical translations.
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Pope Francis confessed that while he has “chutzpah,” “I am also timid.”
Politics & SocietyVatican Dispatch
“The relation between hunger and migrations can only be faced if we go to the roots of the problem.”
FaithVatican Dispatch
Pope Francis announces that there will be a Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazonian region in 2019.
FaithVatican Dispatch
The Vincentians, founded by St. Vincent de Paul, traveled to Rome to celebrate their 400th anniversary with Pope Francis.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Pope Francis today assured his “heartfelt solidarity” and “prayers” for all those affected by the wildfire that is causing disasters in California. He mentioned in particular “those who mourn the loss of their loved ones” and those “who fear for the lives of those still missing.”
He also sent words of “encouragement” to the civil authorities and the emergency personnel “as they assist the victims of this tragedy.”