John Paul II, Reagan and Thatcher
My 2011 Register interview with former adviser to Margaret Thatcher, John O’Sullivan, on the legacy of Thatcher, John Paul II and Reagan. *** How instrumental were […]
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Pope Warns Vatican Staff Against Gossip
For the second time in two weeks, Pope Francis has warned against the temptation to gossip and speak ill of others. He has also made […]
Remembering Margaret Thatcher
Former British Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher, who died today, was not a Catholic, and, according to those closest to her, never had any wish to cross […]
Easter at the Vatican 2013
VATICAN CITY — In the simple pastoral style of a parish priest, Pope Francis led the Vatican’s Easter celebrations, offering clear and accessible teachings in […]
Pope Stresses Selfless Service to Youth at Holy Thursday Mass
The Holy Father opened the Triduum by spending it with young men and women at a youth detention center in Rome. VATICAN CITY 28/3/13 — […]
Pope Francis’ First Easter
VATICAN CITY — Final preparations are being made for Pope Francis’ first Easter, beginning with the traditional chrism Mass on Holy Thursday, followed by a […]
Pope Francis to Make Side Trip Home?
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis may be visiting more than just Rio de Janeiro when he travels to the Brazilian city for World Youth Day […]
Interview with Magdi Allam from 2008
Magdi Allam, the prominent Egyptian-born former Muslim who was very publicly received into the Catholic Church by Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s basilica 2008, […]
Pope Francis: Christ Died for Each Person
VATICAN CITY 23 March 2013: In his homily at a Mass this morning for Vatican employees in the residence where he is temporarily staying, Pope […]
Pope Francis and Foreign Affairs – What to Expect
Perhaps the Same Priorities, But a Different Style By Edward Pentin – ZENIT: When it comes to international relations, Pope Francis’ priorities are unlikely to […]