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Vatican unveils commemorative stamp on 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations with U.S.
U.S.-Vatican diplomatic relations extend back to 1788 when George Washington allowed that the Holy See could freely appoint bishops in... Read more
Frank Pavone cancels Mass but vows legal action after Vatican dismisses him from priesthood
In a Dec. 13 letter to U.S. bishops, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States, wrote that... Read more
Pope Francis wants an ‘evangelical church’ in the United States, papal nuncio says
Archbishop Christophe Pierre said that the Holy Father desires the image of “a poor Church for the poor.” Read more
Nuncio to U.S. bishops: Catholic Church must be ‘unapologetically pro-life’
The U.S. Catholic bishops’ effort to equip parishes and communities to support pregnant and parenting moms in need exemplifies a... Read more
Curia reform: Pope Francis reorganizes Vatican Secretariat of State
Pope Francis has established a third section, or department, of the Secretariat of State of the Holy See, which reportedly... Read more
Will the next nuncio to the US come from south of the border?
Since Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, apostolic nuncio to the United States, celebrated his 75th birthday Jan. 16, it is expected... Read more
