The request to close the two embassies follows just days after Pope Francis likened Nicaragua’s Sandinista government to Nazi Germany. Read more
The move leaves only six countries worldwide without any diplomatic connection to the Vatican. Read more
Pope Francis Monday gave his annual address to Vatican diplomats, describing the speech as “a call for peace in a... Read more
For the role of prefect of the Dicastery for the Oriental Churches, Pope Francis has chosen Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti, who... Read more
A member of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom says it is “tremendously disappointed” with the Vatican’s decision. Read more
The terms of the deal, first signed in 2018, have not been made public. Read more
Pope Francis’ representative at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will be veteran Vatican diplomat Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Holy... Read more
Pope Francis expressed his “availability” to meet with Chinese president Xi Jinping while both men were in Kazakhstan this week,... Read more
This week Pope Francis is traveling to Kazakhstan, a Muslim-majority country sandwiched between Russia and China. Read more
Pope Francis’ representative in Syria has said people are losing hope as the Syrian civil war continues and widespread poverty... Read more
The pope was speaking to members of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy. Read more
At his peak, the Italian cardinal was arguably the Vatican’s most influential personality. Read more
Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki made the remark after a May 17-20 visit to Ukraine. Read more
Archbishop Paul Gallagher prayed at a former mass grave site in Bucha during his Ukraine visit. Read more
The papal biographer said the Vatican ought to realize that ‘appeasement of communist regimes never works.’ Read more
In an interview with an Argentine newspaper published Thursday, Pope Francis said a meeting with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill will... Read more
In the final part of an exclusive interview, the Vatican Secretary of State discusses threats to religious freedom. Read more
Edgars Rinkēvičs met with Pope Francis on March 14. Read more
The pope’s words at the Angelus marked a subtle but important change. Read more
Pope Francis is expected to attend Cardinal Cacciavillan’s funeral, which will be held in St. Peter’s Basilica on the morning... Read more