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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.

Dispatches
Gerard O’Connell
In letter to leaders at the World Economic Forum, Francis speaks to challenges of the “fourth industrial revolution"
Vatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
Pope Francis is convinced that America can make an important contribution to the resolution of many of the world’s problems through an interreligious dialogue that involves not just words, but also actions.
Pope Francis visits the main synagogue in Rome Jan. 17. Also seated is Rabbi Riccardo Di Segni, the chief rabbi of Rome, right. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
FaithDispatches
Gerard O’Connell
On his first visit to Rome’s synagogue as pope, Francis called on Catholics and Jews to “strengthen” their common “commitment for peace and justice.”
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
God's mercy has been at the heart of Pope Francis' life ever since he was 17.
Pope Francis speaks after delivering his Christmas blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world) from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 25. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Dispatches
Gerard O’Connell
In his Christmas Message to the world Pope Francis issued a heartfelt appeal for peace in many of the world rsquo s conflict areas He called in particular for an end to the violence and hatred that is spreading in the Holy Land and elsewhere in the Middle East as well as in several African countr
Vatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
The apostolic exhortation on the family will be his most important magisterial text of 2016.
Dispatches
Gerard O’Connell
Bishop Shomali: 'We hope that this wave of violence stops and more serious negotiations take place in view of a final settlement.'
Dispatches
Gerard O’Connell
Greg Burke, an American, and Stefano D’Agostini, an Italian, are early personnel changes in Vatican's reform project.
Dispatches
Gerard O’Connell
The pope struck a very different tone this year, compared to last year when he lambasted 15 “curial diseases.”
Dispatches
Gerard O’Connell
Pope Francis has nominated the well-known Irish monsignor Paul Tighe as a bishop and has appointed him as Adjunct-Secretary to the Pontifical Council of Culture The Vatican made the announcement on Dec 19 and said the Pope has named him to the titular episcopal See of Drivasto in Albania nbsp M