REPORT: Pope Francis Appointed Progressive, Divisive Cardinal To DC Due To Trump Vatican Ambassador Pick
Pope Francis' decision to appoint a liberal cardinal to the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., was reportedly made in response to President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be ambassador to the Vatican. The Pope on Monday announced the appointment of Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego. The cardinal has been an outspoken critic of President Trump's immigration […]
Pope Francis Names First Woman to Head Major Vatican Office
ROME – Pope Francis has appointed Sister Simona Brambilla as head of the department responsible for the consecrated life of the Church, making her the first woman to head a major Vatican office. On Monday, when the Church celebrated Epiphany, when the three wise men came to worship the newborn Christ child, the Pope appointed […]
Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year at Vatican, over 32 million visitors expected
of The Jubilee, also known as the Jubilee Year, has begun, drawing tourists to Rome, the Vatican, and all of Italy. Pope Francis kicked off the event Tuesday by opening the Holy Doors of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. This sacred event for the Catholic Church is usually held every 25 years for patrons […]
Pilgrims traverse Vatican Holy Door as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year
Pilgrims lined up early Wednesday morning at the entrance to St. Peter's Basilica as Christmas marks the beginning of the 2025 Jubilee celebrations, which are expected to draw some 32 million Catholics to Rome. I passed through a large sacred door. Passing through the Holy Door is one of the ways believers can obtain indulgences, […]
Butker praises Trump’s pick for ambassador to the Vatican
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker was elated after President-elect Donald Trump announced his choice to be the next ambassador to the Vatican. President Trump recently appointed Brian Birch as the new U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, calling him “a devout Catholic and father of nine” and a religious man who combines his Catholic […]
Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker Praises Trump’s Pick of Pope Francis Critic Brian Burch for Vatican Ambassador
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker praised President-elect Donald Trump's appointment of Brian Burch as the next U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, calling Burch a “leading voice for the Catholic community.” Ta. Butker expressed support for Birch on his X account as the U.S. representative to the Holy See. “I'm very happy to hear that […]
President-elect Trump appoints outspoken conservative as Vatican ambassador: ‘To God be the glory’
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Biden heads to Vatican City next month to meet with Pope, Italian heads of state
The White House has announced that President Joe Biden will travel to Italy next month for a public meeting with Pope Francis in Vatican City before the end of his term. Biden accepted an invitation to visit Vatican City in a phone conversation with Pope Francis on Thursday, the White House said. White House press […]
Vatican Nativity Scene Features Baby Jesus on Palestinian Scarf
ROME — This weekend, Pope Francis presided over the unveiling of a Nativity scene at the Vatican depicting the baby Jesus lying on a keffiyeh, a traditional Palestinian scarf used as a national symbol. I greet the “representatives of the Embassy of the State of Palestine, in distressed Palestine, who, on behalf of the city […]
Vatican Launches ‘Made in Prison’ Tote Bags for Jubilee Year 2025
ROME — The Vatican has launched a series of “Made in Prison” tote bags for pilgrims to carry around Rome to celebrate the upcoming Jubilee Year of 2025. The official Jubilee bag was made from recycled materials by women's prison inmates and symbolizes “hope, forgiveness and restoration, which are at the heart of the Jubilee,” […]