Gerard O'Connell

Archbishop Georg Gänswein's appointment as Apostolic Nuncio for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania calls attention to the Catholic Church’s support for Ukraine

Politics & Society Vatican Dispatch A brief history of Timor Leste, the most Catholic country in Asia Gerard O'Connell

Faith Podcasts Why did Jesus call Peter ‘Satan'?: Questioning the mysteries of Mark's Gospel Preach September 09, 2024

Any decision requires some development in the church’s understanding of the tradition.

Faith Vatican Dispatch Pope Francis celebrates Mass for nearly half the population of Timor Leste Gerard O'Connell

When novelist/historian Paul Horgan was honored with America Media's Campion Award in 1957, he reflected on the process of creative writing—something the two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize knew a thing or two about.

James Earl Jones, who died this week, was a prominent figure on stage and screen. He also possessed a voice—and a presence—that has become iconic in American culture.

Politics & Society News Analysis Who won the debate? 5 Catholic takeaways from the Trump-Harris face-off J.D. Long García

Politics & Society Vatican Dispatch Pope Francis in Singapore: visiting a small but influential Catholic Church Gerard O'Connell

Veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell reports live from Dili, where Pope Francis continues his longest international visit to date: a two-week tour of Southeast Asia and Oceania.