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
Catholics and evangelicals must “continue to witness together to the Gospel and to continue on the road to full unity,” Francis said.
Politics & SocietyVatican Dispatch
Pope Francis prays that this year's Super Bowl “may be a sign of peace, friendship and solidarity for the world.”
FaithVatican Dispatch
Pope Francis told the archbishop “you will be my exclusive spokesperson in all that pertains to the relations between the Holy See and the order.”
FaithVatican Dispatch
The appointment of a special delegate raises the question of what will happen to Cardinal Burke. He is still cardinal-patron of the order but no longer the pope’s sole interlocutor with the order.
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.