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.
Politics & SocietyVatican Dispatch
The pope's third day in Colombia included a Mass for 600,000 and a prayer service with victims from both sides of the half-century armed conflict,.
Politics & SocietyVatican Dispatch
“Jesus scatters and destroys all this darkness with the command he gives to Peter” to “put out into the deep sea.”
Politics & SocietyVatican Dispatch
‘I hope that we overcome the fratricidal conflict that has marked the history of our country for two centuries.’
FaithVatican Dispatch
“This trip is special because it is a visit to help Colombia to continue forward on the path of peace.”
FaithVatican Dispatch
Colombia has been torn by armed conflict since 1964, and drug-trafficking related to cocaine production is a major problem.
FaithVatican Dispatch
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.
FaithVatican Dispatch
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.
FaithVatican Dispatch
In an extended interview, the pope shares hitherto unknown aspects of his personal life and his vision of the world.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Francis will be the first pope to visit Myanmar, a majority Buddhist country of some 55 million people
FaithVatican Dispatch
His words would appear to be a gentle but firm reminder especially to the minority of Catholics who are challenging his authority.