Subtitled “An American Lawyer and Diplomat in the Last Absolute Monarchy of the West,” Mary Ann Glendon’s new book offers keen insights into how the last three pontiffs handled the more temporal side of church affairs.
Former ambassador’s new book offers insider view on Vatican treatment of women, lay employees
Vatican report on investigation into ex-Cardinal McCarrick to be released Nov. 10
The report’s release comes days before the U.S. bishops gather virtually Nov. 16 and 17 for their annual meeting.
Authors: Recent media coverage causes misperceptions on Vatican finances
Recent media coverage that points to potential financial misdealing at the Vatican is creating misperceptions about corruption and fails to adequately explain how the fluid world of financial investing works.
Minnesota attorney sues Holy See for documentation on clergy offenders
St. Paul attorney Jeff Anderson announced May 14 that he is representing five sexual abuse survivors suing the Holy See for names of clergy sexual abuse offenders worldwide and the names of church leaders who have been involved in abuse cover-up.
Now Hiring: Vatican ambassador is unique in U.S. diplomatic corps
As the U.S. president’s personal envoy to the Vatican, the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See has a unique role in building a bridge between the political center of the United States and the religious-spiritual center of the universal Catholic Church in Rome.
Pope picks U.S. consultant Kim Daniels for communications body
More than a year after he established the Secretariat for Communications, Pope Francis named 16 new members to the body whose aim is to coordinate and streamline the Holy See’s multiple communications outlets.