U.S. Embassy to the Holy See (Vatican)

14/08/2026

Welcome to This Week at Embassy Vatican with Chargée d’Affaires Rebecca Webb. CDA Webb has been busy connecting with other embassies to the Holy See and hosting some well-known Americans visiting Rome.

05/08/2026

The U.S. Embassy to the Holy See was honored to welcome Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey for a meaningful exchange with AI ethicist and theologian Father Paolo Benanti. They discussed spirituality and how best to include artists in the conversation around the future of AI. We are grateful for the opportunity to foster such thoughtful dialogue on how emerging technologies are changing creative industries.

09/07/2026

Ambassador and Mrs. Burch were delighted to share a piece of history at our recent America 250 celebration. This stunning 1947 Cadillac Series 70 served both Pope Pius XII and Pope John XXIII. It is a true icon of American craftsmanship with a story to match. A heartfelt thanks to the NB Center for sharing this rolling legend at our celebration!

07/07/2026

Hosting a July 4th dinner for the Holy Father doesn't happen by accident. Behind every perfectly set table, every carefully prepared dish, and every seamless moment of the evening stood a dedicated team at Villa Richardson who spent weeks planning, preparing, and perfecting every detail. A huge thanks to our wonderful team!

04/07/2026

Pope Leo XIV celebrated America's 250th birthday with Ambassador Burch, Mrs. Burch, and family. “I am deeply honored to celebrate this special day with a fellow American and the Bishop of Rome," Ambassador Burch said.

03/07/2026

Two hundred and fifty years. One flag. Still standing.

18/06/2026

🌍⚽🇺🇸 A historic moment at 🇻🇦Holy See!

U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See presented Pope Leo XIV with an official ball — a symbol of unity, sport, and shared celebration — alongside the Ambassadors of 🇨🇦 Canada and 🇲🇽 Mexico.

Together, our three nations are proud to welcome the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — the first time in the tournament’s nearly 100-year history that it will be jointly hosted by three countries.

GO USA! 🇺🇸

06/06/2026

Today, the U.S. Department of State announced a $240 million contribution to Catholic Relief Services (CRS). This grant will allow CRS to address urgent humanitarian needs arising from disasters and complex emergencies around the world. CRS's expertise, its deep roots in disaster response, and its network of local partners will help us deliver a fast, flexible, and efficient model of global humanitarian assistance. This grant is the first in a series of global State Department awards to trusted and vetted partners capable of rapidly responding to crises in America’s interest.”

“I am proud to make this announcement at the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See, together with Ryan Shrum, Senior Bureau Official for Disaster and Humanitarian Response, and my colleague Ambassador U.S. Mission to the United Nations Agencies in Rome Blanchard. Our Embassy was also proud to host a roundtable discussion on humanitarian relief with several faith-based groups including: the Community of St. Egidio, Doctors with Africa CUAMM, the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Caritas Internationalis, and Catholic Relief Services” Ambassador Burch said.

Through this funding from the United States, CRS will provide targeted assistance for some of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, delivering life-saving assistance through local partners across key sectors including food, nutrition, health, water and sanitation, and shelter, among others. As we speak, CRS staff are on the ground in DRC, supporting the response to the Ebola outbreak. This funding will supplement CRS’s Ebola response efforts and their work to address other humanitarian needs throughout the country.

This contribution will also support CRS’s global rapid response fund, which will allow CRS to immediately activate its extensive network of local partnerships, including other Caritas organizations, to deliver assistance where it’s needed most, whether responding to sudden-onset disasters or addressing surges in needs within ongoing complex emergencies.

Read the media note ➡️

https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/06/united-states-announces-more-than-240-million-in-assistance-to-catholic-relief-services-to-address-global-humanitarian-needs

25/05/2026

Today we honor the fallen heroes who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

09/05/2026