Francesca Merlo
Regular presenter and journalist for Vatican Radio who introduces and closes the Vatican & World News episode, guiding listeners through headlines and segment transitions.
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Mar 14, 2026 • 14min
Vatican & World News 14.03.2026
Linda Bordoni, foreign affairs correspondent reporting on the US-Israel war on Iran and regional impacts. Francesca Merlo, Vatican News journalist covering the Holy See’s UN statement on surrogacy and protection of women and children. Devin Watkins, Vatican reporter covering Pope Leo XIV opening the Vatican judiciary year. They discuss rising regional tensions, humanitarian responses, UN concerns about surrogacy, and Vatican judicial themes.
