John Thavis in studio to discuss Amoris Laetitia and more

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Sebastian Gomes

Perspectives: The Weekly Edition Catholic Update with John Thavis Friday, May 6th at 7:00pmET A month after the release of Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia (the Joy of Love), renowned Catholic journalist and author John Thavis is in studio to break down the contentious issues and discuss the implications of this new magisterial teaching. […]

Christian Culture Series on Salt + Light: John Thavis, Vaticanista

Friday, February 14, 2014

Salt + Light Media

“Power, Personalities and Politics at the Vatican” John Thavis is a journalist, author and speaker specializing in Vatican and religious affairs. For more than twenty-five years John Thavis held one of the most fascinating journalistic jobs in the world: reporting on the inner workings of the Vatican as the head of the Rome Bureau of […]

Vatican Connections: Friday, May 31, 2013

Friday, May 31, 2013

Alicia Ambrosio

The topic getting ink in Rome this week involved some leaked information but it had nothing to do with private documents, no stealing, no accusations. In fact, the person who leaked the information probably did not realize they were releasing previously undisclosed information. The “mole” was the Bishop Luigi Martella of Molfetta, Italy. While on […]

Vatican Connections: Benedict’s last week as pope

Friday, February 22, 2013

Alicia Ambrosio

It has been nearly two weeks since Pope Benedict XVI shocked the world by announcing his resignation. Last week we looked at his announcement and the reaction from the cardinals who were first hand witnesses to the historic moment. This week we look at the questions that have begin to arise: what will happen to […]

A veteran Vaticanista heads west

Friday, December 2, 2011

Salt + Light Media

A fixture in the Holy See Press Office, John Thavis is now preparing to step down as the Rome Bureau Chief of Catholic News Service. Since 1983, the Minnesota native has covered the Vatican for CNS, where he has become one of the most-read journalists on the Roman scene. In this Witness interview from 2007, […]

Let us begin!

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Matthew Harrison

“Let us begin!” The phrase is a fitting conclusion to the press conference introducing Archbishop Charles Chaput as the new leader of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Catholic News Service’s John Thavis offers the details on today’s significant appointment. You can also view Salt + Light CEO Fr. Thomas Rosica’s Witness interview with the Archbishop here. […]

CNS: Diplomacy and Drought

Monday, July 18, 2011

Matthew Harrison

The Vatican has established diplomatic ties with a predominantly Muslim nation, and the Pope appeals for humanitarian aid to Somalia. Catholic News Service Rome Bureau Chief John Thavis reports.

CNS Vatican Report: Back in Black

Friday, July 15, 2011

Matthew Harrison

After being in the red for the last few years, Vatican finances are back in the black — but a decrease in donations by the faithful means a mixed financial picture for the Vatican. Catholic News Service Rome Bureau Chief John Thavis and Rome correspondent Cindy Wooden report investments and tourism can play a role […]

CNS: On Arts and Artifacts

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Matthew Harrison

Taking a look at the Vatican’s not-so-Secret Archives, bracing for reaction from China, and sixty artists for sixty years of ordination. Catholic News Service Rome Bureau Chief John Thavis covers all this in today’s Vatican report.

CNS Vatican Report: Happy anniversary, Papa!

Friday, July 1, 2011

Matthew Harrison

It’s been a busy week for Pope Benedict, with the highlight being his 60th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. That milestone is the focus of this week’s Catholic News Service Vatican Report with Rome Bureau Chief John Thavis and Rome correspondent Carol Glatz.