Eric J. Lyman

• Russell Crowe Meets Pope Francis but Leaves Without a ‘Noah’ Endorsement
  Actor Russell Crowe met Pope Francis and received a blessing, but no endorsement for the film.
  Thursday, March 20, 2014
• Russell Crowe really wants Pope Francis to see ‘Noah’
  Actor Russell Crowe is using social media to try to cajole Pope Francis into seeing his latest film, the controversial “Noah,” which stars Crowe as the waterlogged biblical patriarch.
  Wednesday, February 26, 2014
• On Anniversary of Resignation, Benedict XVI Has No Regrets
  Pope Benedict XVI, now retired and living in seclusion inside the Vatican, is at peace in his new role and believes history will vindicate his difficult eight-year papacy, his closest aide said in...
  Wednesday, February 12, 2014
• Near St. Peter’s, An Ancient Burial Site Opens to the Public
  In the first century B.C., a grassy hillside just north of what is now St. Peter’s Square was used as a burial place for local Romans.
  Thursday, January 30, 2014
• John Kerry Makes First Vatican Visit, Hints at Obama Meeting With Pope Francis
  U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with his Vatican counterpart for more than 90 minutes on Tuesday (Jan. 14).
  Wednesday, January 15, 2014
• Vatican to Display Bones of St. Peter For the First Time
  The Vatican said it would display for the first time bones believed to be the mortal remains of St. Peter, the leader of Jesus’ 12 apostles, to mark the end of the Year of Faith, Nov. 24.
  Tuesday, November 12, 2013
• Pope to Canonize John Paul II and John XXIII in April
  Popes John Paul II and John XXIII will be formally declared saints on April 27, 2014, the Vatican said Monday. Pope Francis made the announcement during a meeting with cardinals gathered in Rome.
  Tuesday, October 1, 2013