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President Obama and Pope Francis Share a Message of Hope

On the morning of March 27, the Pope’s palace in Vatican City was a slightly different scene. The American flag was waving in the courtyard. The Swiss Guard – the Pope’s bodyguards – stood at attention in ceremonial dress. Dozens of journalists were lined up eager to start clicking as soon as the 13-car motorcade ...

By U.S. Embassy Holy See | 7 April, 2014 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Success Stories, U.S. & Holy See | Tags: Barack Obama

DCM Mesquita Remarks 30th Anniversary Photo Exhibit Launch at John Cabot University, March 11, 2014

Good afternoon. I’m pleased to be here today to launch our Embassy’s photo exhibit for the 30th anniversary of U.S.-Holy See relations. I would like to thank President Pavoncello for his partnership with us on this event, and for hosting our exhibit so the students at John Cabot can learn more about the history of ...

By U.S. Embassy Holy See | 11 March, 2014 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, History, Speeches

Remarks by His Excellency Archbishop Dominique Mamberti at the Celebration of 30 Years of Diplomatic Relations

Palazzo della Cancelleria Mr Ambassador, Your Eminences, Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am happy to extend my sincerest thanks to you, Mr Ambassador, for the kind invitation to speak on the occasion of the commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States of America and the Holy ...

By U.S. Embassy Holy See | 23 January, 2014 | Topics: Embassy, Events, Key Officials, Speeches, Success Stories, U.S. & Holy See

Happy 30th Anniversary!

Happy New Year to everyone – I hope you all had a happy and healthy holiday season. My wife and I welcomed our family to Rome over the holidays and we were able to attend the beautiful Christmas Eve midnight mass at St. Peter’s Basilica and the Pope’s Urbi et Orbi Christmas Day address together. ...

By U.S. Embassy Holy See | 10 January, 2014 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors

Human Rights Day: The Struggle Continues

Today – Human Rights Day – offers an opportunity for reflection on a number of pressing global issues related to human rights. My mind first turns to Nelson Mandela’s passing last Friday. I, like many others around the world, was incredibly saddened when I heard the news that we had lost one of the greatest ...

By U.S. Embassy Holy See | 10 December, 2013 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors

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