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A Roman Observer

A Roman Observer features commentary and analysis on what's going on at the Vatican and in the Eternal City from Robert Mickens, a longtime resident of Rome.

Catholic church needs better way to select bishops

by Robert Mickens
Sep 26, 2016

A Roman Observer: Pope Francis' recent statements reveal that he believes there is a serious lack of quality among Catholic priests and bishops.

Moving seminarians prompts discussion about formation

by Robert Mickens
Sep 2, 2016

A Roman Observer – A talk by Pope Francis and news of seminarians moving into new digs raises questions about priestly formation. 

Que sera Sarah?

by Robert Mickens
Jul 18, 2016

A Roman Observer: Pope Francis says he does not like to fire people. But it looks like he could be running out of patience with Cardinal Robert Sarah. 

Church statements keep the door closed on gays

by Robert Mickens
Jun 20, 2016

A Roman Observer: Church doctrine and the practice of many bishops towards gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender persons is to put us in closets.

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Francis is reforming Roman Curia by circumvention

by Robert Mickens
Jun 6, 2016

The pontificate might be stuck in the mud

by Robert Mickens
May 9, 2016

Who will bring forth Pope Francis' vision?

by Robert Mickens
Apr 12, 2016

The greatest story never told

by Robert Mickens
Mar 28, 2016

Pope Francis: Year four begins

by Robert Mickens
Mar 14, 2016

A 'revolution' based on the willingness to be vulnerable

by Robert Mickens
Feb 15, 2016

Bread and circuses during the Year of Mercy? No, grazie!

by Robert Mickens
Feb 1, 2016

Pope Francis: a not-so-clear, but very present danger

by Robert Mickens
Jan 18, 2016

The pope's holy new year

by Robert Mickens
Jan 4, 2016

Mercy, Vatican II comes alive!

by Robert Mickens
Dec 7, 2015

Major changes coming for Roman Curia

by Robert Mickens
Nov 24, 2015

Pope Francis' reforms will not be blocked

by Robert Mickens
Nov 9, 2015

The pope has smoked out his opposition

by Robert Mickens
Oct 26, 2015

The real synod has yet to arrive

by Robert Mickens
Oct 12, 2015

Venit, vidit, vicit! Now what?

by Robert Mickens
Sep 29, 2015

Pope Francis sharpens his focus

by Robert Mickens
Sep 14, 2015

Pope Francis: forging a legacy

by Robert Mickens
Aug 31, 2015

Is Pope Francis really going to the United States?

by Robert Mickens
Aug 17, 2015

Vatican finances still lack transparency

by Robert Mickens
Jul 21, 2015

The vocations shortage has become an acute crisis

by Robert Mickens
Jul 6, 2015

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