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
A Vatican priest working in the Holy See's embassy in Washington has been recalled after U.S. officials flagged possible violations of child pornography laws.
Politics & SocietyVatican Dispatch
“I believe that we who want peace are in the majority, even if it is imperfect.”
FaithVatican Dispatch
The government of Oman assisted in finding and rescuing Salesian Father Tom Uzhunnalil.
Politics & Society
Pope Francis said that being pro-life included being pro-family in the case of Dreamers, and strongly argued for listening to scientists on climate change.
FaithDispatches
The motto for Francis’ visit was, “Let us take the first step.”
FaithVatican Dispatch
“The church in Colombia is called to commit itself, with greater boldness, to forming missionary disciples.”
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.”