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Fr. Federico Lombardi, Holy See press officer, speaks at a Nov. 19, 2015 press conference.

Vatican spokesman wades into ad orientem debate

Jul 11, 2016

The outgoing Holy See press officer has clarified that there are no directives forthcoming from the Vatican directing that priests... Read more

Fr. Federico Lombardi.

Vatican spokesman recalls joy of meeting Mother Angelica

Mar 29, 2016

By Elise Harris

After hearing of the death of Mother Angelica on Easter Sunday, Fr. Federico Lombardi, the Vatican’s spokesman, recalled the joy... Read more

Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J. addresses journalists during a May 15, 2014 press conference.

Vatican: rumor of assassination attempt on Pope Francis 'unreliable'

Feb 11, 2015

By Elise Harris

Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi told journalists Tuesday that rumors circulating about a possible assassination attempt on Pope Francis during... Read more

Fr. Federico Lombardi, Holy See press officer and 2013 Bravo award winner.

Vatican spokesman to receive award from Spanish bishops

Jan 17, 2014

Fr. Federico Lombardi, the Holy See's press officer, will take part in a media conference organized by the Spanish bishops... Read more

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