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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.
Politics & SocietyVatican Dispatch
“We are builders of bridges, not of walls," said the Vatican's number three official.
Politics & Society
Christians and Muslims must remain "united together in prayer," the pope said.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Some bishops' conferences are unhappy with the translation of the Roman Missal required by "Liturgiam Authenticam."
Politics & SocietyDispatches
“I don’t like to anticipate what happens or to judge people in advance.”
FaithVatican Dispatch
Though clearly a commercial venture, Lust nonetheless makes sad reading and raises some questions.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
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.
FaithDispatches
The cardinal already serves as president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.
FaithDispatches
Migrants and refugees must be given a dignified welcome, the pope said in his New Year's message.
FaithDispatches
He prayed for people across the globe, and especially for the people of Aleppo.
FaithDispatches
“There are more martyrs in the world today than in the early centuries of Christianity,” Francis told thousands of pilgrims.