Brian Burch
Coverage of Brian Burch in the Nexus archive.
- Pope visits US ambassador on July 4 after prayers at Lampedusa cemetery for migrant victims
Pope Leo XIV visited Lampedusa on July 4 to pray at a migrant cemetery and later met with U.S. Ambassador Brian Burch, emphasizing the Christian obligation to uphold human dignity and welcoming immigrants. The visit highlighted the island's role as a key migration hub and linked the U.S. founding principles to modern immigration challenges.
- Pope visits US ambassador on July 4 after prayers at Lampedusa cemetery for migrant victims
Pope Leo XIV visited Lampedusa on July 4 to honor migrant victims and later met with U.S. Ambassador Brian Burch, emphasizing the importance of welcoming immigrants and upholding human dignity. The Pope highlighted the symbolic significance of the visit, linking it to the U.S. independence anniversary and the need for moral clarity in immigration policies.
- Rubio meeting with pope will include ‘frank conversation’ about policies, ambassador says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting with Pope Leo XIV to discuss disagreements between the Vatican and the Trump administration. The meeting will include a frank conversation about policies. The U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, Brian Burch, stated that fraternity and authentic dialogue will guide the talks.