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U.S. Embassy to the Holy See HomeThe EmbassyVisiting the Vatican/FAQ U.S. Policy Issues Intervista dell Ambasciatore Americano Mary Ann Glendon al quotidiano "Avvenire", 13 aprile 2008 […] Credo che la ragione di questo stia nel rispetto con cui la diplomazia della Santa Sede è considerata praticamente da ogni nazione nel mondo. La domanda a questo punto potrebbe essere: ma perché è così rispettata E la risposta, secondo me, sta nel fatto che, giorno dopo giorno, in tutte le sedi diplomatiche la voce della Santa Sede tenta di mantenere la persona umana al centro di ogni preoccupazione. Presentation of Credentials Mary Ann Glendon Ambassador of the United States of America to the Holy See, February 29, 2008 […] An essential element of strong friendship is ongoing conversation – a dialogue – based on mutual respect, understanding and trust. This is particularly true for people of faith. The United States, in its desire to be a partner in interfaith dialogue, is working to amplify the many voices speaking out against the misuse of religion to promote terrorist violence and to support the efforts of those who are striving for greater interfaith understanding. We are encouraging conversations among cultures. Ambassador-Designate Mary Ann Glendon […] It’s a great pleasure to be back in Rome, a city that has long been like a second home to me. And it is a special pleasure to be here as I prepare to present my credentials to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. I might add, on a personal note, that I am also happy at the prospect of being in the same city with my eldest daughter and three of my six grandchildren. President George W. Bush and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice have honored me with a great responsibility – one for which I am deeply grateful. Ambassador Rooney on Pope Benedict s Annual Greeting to the Diplomatic Corps, January 7, 2008 […] In light of those remarks, U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Franc...