(As prepared for delivery) Good afternoon. I’d like to thank Secretary Pompeo and Ambassador Brownback for inviting me to speak on this important topic ahead of our panel. This discussion, examining the intersections between religious freedom and women’s rights, could not come at a more pressing time.
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July 24, 2018 Washington D.C. As Prepared for Delivery: Thank you. It’s an honor to be with you. I’d like to thank Ambassador Rooney and Dr. Farr for inviting me to speak with you this afternoon. I’d also like to commend the Religious Freedom Institute, and the Center for Religious Liberty of Catholic University, for …
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Villa Richardson Rome, Italy July 3, 2018 Good evening. Let’s have a round of applause for our United States Marines and the Navy Maritime Winds Woodwind Quintet. I’d like to thank our many generous sponsors, whose support makes this evening possible. I’d also like to thank my team at the U.S. Embassy to the Holy …
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“I add my prayers to those of Pope Francis and Presidents Abbas and Peres as they meet on Sunday to pray for peace in the Holy Land. Pope Francis is creating a unique and meaningful opportunity for hope and we welcome any efforts toward the path of peace.”
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“I was deeply saddened to hear the news of Father van der Lugt’s killing in Homs. He was a man of service and was dedicated to calling for a peaceful solution to the violence in Syria, his adopted homeland. Van der Lugt, like many other Catholic priests and nuns around the world, was on the …
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We are all honored to serve as the Presidential Delegation to the Holy See to celebrate the Canonization Mass of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II. Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II both opened the Church to the world in their own ways. They represent key parts of the Catholic faith—courage, …
Read More» Your Eminences, Your Excellencies, dear friends, and guests: I would like to extend you a very warm welcome as my wife Joan and I are delighted to host you here this evening at Villa Richardson. Vorrei dare a tutti Voi un cordiale benvenuto. Mia moglie Joan ed io siamo molto contenti di averVi a Villa …
Read More» Today, Ambassador Kenneth F. Hackett presented his credentials to Pope Francis and officially took over as the U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See. In the presence of family, friends, and embassy staff, Ambassador Hackett greeted the Pope and expressed his excitement at taking on this new role. Ambassador Hackett was previously the President/CEO of Catholic …
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