Voices
Gerard O’Connell is America’s Vatican correspondent and author of The Election of Pope Francis: An Inside Story of the Conclave That Changed History. He has been covering the Vatican since 1985.
Vatican Dispatch
Francis' visit to a refugee camp was a message to Europe and the rest of us.
Dispatches
The plight of these siblings brought into sharp focus the vital importance of proper medical care for refugee children.
Dispatches
“When the bombing started, the situation became very complicated, we feared for the safety of our children.”
Dispatches
These families are able to take this safe route to freedom, instead of risking their lives in a boat crossing the Mediterranean.
Signs Of the Times
Pope Francis brought a message of love and inclusion during his five-hour visit to the Greek island of Lesbos on April 16 in a way that resonated across the world. And in what has become typical for this papacy, he did so by both words and gestures.While the decision to take three Syrian refugee fam
Vatican Dispatch
'The Joy of Love' is a step in the historical process, not the end.
Dispatches
Refugees are terrified they may be deported to Turkey at any time.
Dispatches
Jesuit center for refugees marks 35 years of service in the heart of Rome.
Dispatches
Pope Francis brought his message of love and inclusion with both words and gestures.
Dispatches
Six of the refugees are children, and all are Muslims