With over 13 years’ experience providing in-depth coverage on a wide range of issues as a Rome correspondent, Edward Pentin has built up a unique combination of extensive contacts and expertise on the papacy, the Vatican and Catholic Church.

He is one of just a handful of English-speaking correspondents to have covered the Vatican for English language media for well over a decade.

Edward began his career in Rome as a producer and presenter at Vatican Radio before moving on to report for a number of publications including Newsweek, The Sunday Times, Foreign Affairs, Newsmax and the National Catholic Register. Articles have covered a broad mix of issues relating to religion, politics and society. Media appearances have included Al Jazeera, Sky News (UK), CNN, Fox News, ITV, BBC Radio 4 The World Tonight and the BBC World Service.