Ambassador Gingrich’s One-Year Anniversary Message
One year ago, on December 22nd, Ambassador Gingrich presented her credentials to Pope Francis to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See. In her message for the occasion she says, “The United States and the Holy See share one of the most consequential diplomatic relationships in the world today.”
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The Power of Heroes in the Fight against Human Trafficking
Human trafficking, also known as modern slavery, is a global crime that deprives millions around the world of their human dignity and freedom. Its victims are often lured with false promises by people they trust – including family members – and are forced into prostitution, debt bondage, domestic servitude, and other forms of modern slavery. Human trafficking also compromises national …
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Ambassador Gingrich on the Importance of this Week’s First-Ever Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom
2017 Fourth of July Celebration
On June 27th, Chargé d’Affaires, Louis Bono and his wife, Jennie, hosted the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See’s annual Independence Day Celebration. The guests of honor were His Excellency Charles C. Thompson, Archbishop of Indianapolis, His Excellency Paul D. Etienne, Archbishop of Anchorage, and His Eminence Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Cardinal Archbishop of Newark, who all …
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Sister Carol meets Pope Francis
On April 12, 2017, International Woman of Courage (IWOC) Award recipient, Sister Carol Tahhan of Syria attended a papal audience in St. Peter’s Square. Following the audience, Sister Carol and Salesian Sister Chiara Cazzuola, Vicar General of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, had the chance to meet Pope Francis and ask for his blessing. In an interview with Italian television station, TV2000, Sister …
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Sister Carol Receives International Women of Courage Award
Since 2007, the State Department has been honoring women from around the world who have exhibited exceptional courage and leadership, who have drawn strength from adversity to help transform their societies, with their International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award . This year, the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See nominated Sister Carol Tahhan of Syria. In March, she was recognized during …
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Ambassador Hackett’s Farewell Message
Ambassador Ken Hackett completed his three and a half years as U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See and started his well-deserved retirement on January 19, 2017. In this three minute video, the Ambassador talks about working with the Holy See on human rights, human trafficking, peace building, poverty, concerns about minorities in the Middle East, …
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Embassy Sponsors Congo Mining Documentary ‘Maisha’
Thursday, the Good Shepherd International Foundation screened its documentary Maisha: A New Life Outside the Mines in Rome. The film, which documented the cobalt and copper mining industries in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was sponsored by the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See. The documentary tells the story of the mining community in Kolwezi and how the Good Shepherd sisters are helping …
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U.S. Embassy to the Holy See Moves to New Facility
This week the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See begins its move to a new Chancery building that will be a significant upgrade in the quality, size, and safety of our facility.
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Meet Ken Hackett, U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See
Holy See Mission at the UN – Catholic Focus
The Church preaches social teaching, but is the world listening? Explore the Church’s role at the United Nations with Matthew Harrison and Kris Dmytrenko, as they reflect on a New York conference that examines the Holy See Mission to the UN.
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