Article Letter from Rome The Vatican's Secretary of State offers important insights into the principles that are currently driving the Holy See’s international diplomacy. By Robert Mickens January 23, 2017 Bishops Letter from Rome Web Exclusive
Article Letter from Rome In an unprecedented move, the Vatican will give young people an opportunity to help set the agenda for the next Synod of Bishops meeting. By Robert Mickens January 16, 2017 Donald Trump Election 2016 U.S. Catholicism Bishops Letter from Rome Pope Francis
Article Letter from Rome Expect the Jesuit pope to press the accelerator on his herculean efforts to reform the culture and structure of the central Vatican offices. By Robert Mickens January 9, 2017 Donald Trump Letter from Rome Pope Francis Priesthood Web Exclusive
Article Letter from Rome In an annual Christmas address to top Vatican officials, Francis laid out his plan to streamline, modernize, and bring to heel the curial apparatus. By Robert Mickens December 27, 2016 Bishops Letter from Rome Vatican II
Article Letter from Rome Conservative critics are horrified that the pope doesn't share their conviction that the church must stand un-sullied against a changing society. By Robert Mickens December 17, 2016 Theology Letter from Rome Pope Benedict XVI Pope Francis Vatican II
Article Letter from Rome The Vatican reaffirmed a controversial directive that excludes “persons with deep-seated homosexual tendencies” from being admitted to Catholic seminaries. By Robert Mickens December 11, 2016 Bishops Letter from Rome Pope Francis Social Justice