[…] She presented Secretary General Redouane with a framed photograph of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, and received a tour of the large and beautiful mosque. Over tea, she and her hosts were able to discuss a variety of issues including the status of Muslims in Rome and efforts to develop an indigenous cadre of imams and ensure proper education for Muslim children.

[…] The Latin American Human Rights Project: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow was the theme of a conference hosted by the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See on May 2, 2008. The event was co-sponsored by the Chilean and Costa Rican Embassies to the Holy See. Ambassador Glendon highlighted the many contributions of Latin American countries to the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

[…] The 25-minute live interview was dedicated to various aspects of the U.S.-Holy See relationship, with specific focus on Pope Benedict's April 15 - 20 trip to the U.S.

[…] Media interest in Pope Benedict's visit to the United States gave Ambassador Glendon a rare opportunity to talk with a global audience about the U.S.-Holy See diplomatic relationship – founded on a common commitment to human dignity. She used a series of TV, newspaper and radio interviews to provide an informed and thoughtful perspective to the Papal visit, while underscoring our shared vision of the centrality of human rights and religious freedom.

[…] U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Mary Ann Glendon joined U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Zalmay Khalilizad as Pope Benedict XVI addressed representatives to the world body from 192 countries. Upon arrival, the Pope --accompanied by H.E. Archbishop Celestino Migliore, the Holy See's Permanent Observer to the United Nations -- met with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

[…] The liturgical celebration reflected the diversity of Catholic heritages and sensibilities representative of the Archdiocese of Washington, where the Mass was held. Music composed in the 40 years since the conclusion of the Second Vatican Council was included, as were ancient Latin texts set to chant. A musical highlight was the appearance of opera star Placido Domingo who sang the opening phrase of "Panis Angelicus."

[…] His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI touched down at Washington’s Andrews Air Force Base on Tuesday, April 15, to begin his first visit to the United States as pontiff. President George W. Bush made some history at the same time, becoming the first U.S. president to greet a dignitary of any kind at the base. The President, joined by Mrs. Bush and their daughter, Jenna, and U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Mary Ann Glendon, took part in an unprecedented greeting ceremony complete with military honor guards and brass bands.

[…] More than 30 nuns from 26 nations came together to launch the "International Network of Religious Against Trafficking in Persons" (INRATIP) at a recent Training Seminar sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (G/TIP), and organized by the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See and the Italian Union of Major Superiors (USMI). The creation of the network – the first ever international, inter-congregational religious anti-TIP network – was announced at a Public Session held on Friday, October 19, in Rome, Italy.

[…] Ambassador Francis Rooney and two other representatives of the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See attended a service organized by the Community of Sant’Egidio to mark the sixth anniversary of the attacks on America. On that dark day, America saw the face of evil as 19 men barbarously murdered people of many races, nationalities, and creeds. On September 11, America remembers the innocent victims, and pays tribute to the valiant firefighters, police officers, emergency personnel, and ordinary citizens who risked their lives for the sake of others.

[…] The White House announced that on Saturday, June 9, President Bush will visit the Vatican for his first meeting with Pope Benedict XVI.
U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Francis Rooney said “this will be an important opportunity for the President to meet the Holy Father and discuss with him the deep and shared commitment of the United States and the Holy See to promoting human dignity around the world.”

[…] President Bush is committed to the idea that America can be a lawful, economically dynamic and welcoming society. Last month in his State of the Union address, he made a bold call for comprehensive immigration reform.

[…] Ambassador Rooney was joined by Vatican officials and the ambassadors of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Croatia, and Morocco to the Holy See for a visit to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina on February 13.

[…] In his opening remarks, Ambassador Francis Rooney highlighted the United States’ 15 billion dollar commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS through the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) active in 120 countries. The Ambassador stressed the need for collaboration between faith-based and secular organizations in battling HIV/AIDS. He made a special note of the excellent work being done by faith-based organizations throughout the world, including many Catholic NGOs.

[…] President Giorgio Napolitano greets Ambassador Rooney in the Sala Regia of the Apostolic Palace on November 20. This long-standing tradition for newly-elected Italian presidents takes place after the President greets the Holy Father in a separate, but very elegant, formal ceremony.

[…] Ambassador Rooney greets Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, the Vatican’s new Foreign Minister in the Apostolic Palace on November 14, 2006. The newly appointed Foreign Minister greeted the Ambassadors of the Vatican’s diplomatic corps.