Despite opposing views on some issues, the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See will still look for common ground on global issues, the interim leader of the embassy said.
International News
Church in Venezuela Is Under Attack
A series of attacks and confrontations against Catholics in Venezuela has marked a renewed deterioration of relations between the church and the national government. Some church leaders have openly speculated that the events could form part of a broader, coordinated campaign.
Vatican Announces Pope Will Visit Colombia in September
Pope Francis will be visiting Colombia in mid-September as the Latin American nation works to implement a new peace deal and rebuild after 52 years of war.
Pope Visits Rome Parish
Pope Francis speaks during a March 12 visits outside the Rome parish of St. Magdalene of Canossa.
Culture of Silence, Resistance Has No Place in the Church
When a child-protection advocate resigned from a papal advisory board in early March, she did so because of growing frustration with persistent resistance and a “toxic” sense of superiority from some in the Roman Curia.
Despite Deficit, Economic Reforms Are Working on Vatican Budget
Although the Holy See reported a deficit of 12.4 million euros ($13.1 million) in 2015, significant progress has been made in the budgeting process and carrying out economic reform, the Vatican said.
Francis’ Mention of ‘Married Priests’ Nothing New
While Pope Francis’ recent comments on the subject of married priests made headlines around the world, his response falls clearly in line with the thinking of his predecessors.
Curia on Retreat Told to Listen to Peter
Humility is needed in order to recognize the voice of God in others, especially those who are perceived to be weak or subject to prejudice, a Franciscan friar told Pope Francis and members of the Roman Curia during their Lenten retreat.
Pope Greets Kaine
Pope Francis greets U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia.
Local Bishop: Mary Has Not Appeared in Medjugorje
“The Virgin Mary has not appeared in Medjugorje,” said Bishop Ratko Peric of Mostar-Duvno, the diocese in Bosnia-Herzegovina, which includes Medjugorje.