Who is the priest Pope Francis described as “very good, efficient, and swift”?
Benedict XVI had a deep formative influence on this Irish monsignor
Diane Montagna
Diane Montagna is Rome correspondent for Aleteia’s English edition.
Latest articles by Diane Montagna
Pope Francis: “Our true enemy is sin”
Pope Francis encourages Catholics to be “freed from the chains of evil” in the Sacrament of Confession
Cardinal Pell: “I’m looking forward to finally having my day in court”
The Australian cardinal pledges to clear his name and return to work at the Vatican
Pope Francis: “Christians love, but they are not always loved”
Pope Francis reflects on how to live in hope amid the hidden martyrdom of daily life
Pope Francis: Jesus wants your fidelity, not your success
Persecuted Christians “help us not to hesitate to make a stand for Christ,” the pope says at the Sunday Angelus
Priests need real “friends” too, says pope
Becoming “friends” is more than the click of a button.
Pope Francis: The world needs mystics and saints!
The world would not have hope without people who strive to be saints
St. Charles Borromeo: The “provocative” reformer translated into English after 400 years
“Don’t prefer a long life over a holy one.”
Pope Francis sends families “heartfelt condolences” after London fire
The pope “entrusts the souls of those who have died to the Lord’s loving mercy.”
BREAKING: Stolen relic of St. John Bosco recovered
Authorities believe the thief intended to sell the reliquary
Papal almsgiver gives up his Vatican apartment for refugee family
The Polish archbishop tasked by the pope with caring for the poor makes way for Syrian couple expecting a baby.
Pope Francis: There is a remedy for your unhappiness
“Perhaps a good part of the anxiety of modern man comes from this: believing that if we are not strong, attractive and beautiful, then no one will care about us,” says the pope.
Pope Francis urges Christians to welcome poor into their homes for lunch
Announcing the 1st World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis invites Christians to “create moments of encounter and friendship, solidarity and concrete assistance. ”
Vatican surveys young people ahead of 2018 Synod on faith and vocational discernment
Here’s how you and your friends can participate ...
Pope Francis to Great Britain: Build a culture of truth and life
As UK prepares to mark 50 years of abortion, England’s Catholics march with papal support
Pope Francis stands united with Venezuelan Bishops amid national crisis
After meeting, Venezuelan bishops have pope’s “full support” amid looming “constitutionalization of a military, Marxist-socialist and communist dictatorship.”
“Lourdes for all”: New low-cost airline route opens from Rome to Lourdes
A chance to discover the special “Nutella connection” between Italy and the Marian Shrine in Lourdes
The whole mystery of Christian prayer is summed up in this one word, says Pope
There was something fascinating about Jesus’ prayer ...
Pope Francis to meet with Venezuelan bishops in attempt to end crisis
After last year’s failed attempt, Pope Francis and the Holy See are taking renewed action to resolve the political and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela
Pope Francis: Pius XII “risked his neck” to save the Jews from deportation
In his daily homily at Santa Marta, Pope Francis holds up his predecessor as an example of the merciful pastor who risked his life for others
