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After China deal, two underground bishops step down at Vatican's request
Two underground bishops in China have agreed to step aside in favor of bishops of the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association,... Read more
Holy See affirms enduring importance of UN human rights declaration
Seven decades after its proclamation, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is still being hailed as “a great triumph achieved... Read more
Holy See urges implementation of Paris Agreement
At a UN climate change summit in Poland Monday, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin underlined the Holy See’s... Read more
Kim Jong Un invites Pope Francis to meet in Pyongyang
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has invited Pope Francis to meet in Pyongyang, a South Korean spokesman said Tuesday.... Read more
Holy See-China agreement draws criticism from US religious freedom advocates
The Holy See’s provisional agreement with China on the appointment of bishops has drawn criticism from some U.S. religious freedom... Read more
Holy See, China continue to negotiate situation of underground bishops
Sources say the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China are involved in new negotiations over the fate of... Read more
Archbishop McCarrick’s unofficial role in Vatican-China relations
Over 20 years, Archbishop McCarrick traveled to China on at least eight occasions, sometimes staying in a state-controlled Beijing seminary,... Read more
What makes the Holy See's diplomacy unique
At a religious freedom event in Washington, D.C., this week, the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States explained how the... Read more
Analysis: Cardinal Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, at the elite Bilderberg meeting
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, will take part in the Bilderberg Conference, an annual private gathering of global... Read more
Taiwan's bishops gather at the Vatican for first time in 10 years
The bishops of the Republic of China, also known as Taiwan, arrived in Rome earlier this week ahead of meetings... Read more
Chinese officials again detain underground bishop during Holy Week
Police have detained a Catholic bishop at the center of controversy over a possible agreement between the Vatican and China. Read more
In China, government-appointed bishops support Xi, Vatican-China deal
Government-backed bishops have spoken out publicly in support of the Vatican-China deal in a Chinese media interview at the Chinese... Read more
Vatican's Korea diplomat to help bridge the gap between North and South
The Vatican’s recent diplomatic appointment to South Korea gained added significance as President Donald Trump announced that he will meet... Read more
Award to pro-abortion politician a matter of protocol, Vatican says
The conferral of the Vatican’s Order of St. Gregory the Great to Dutch politician and pro-abortion activist Liliane Ploumen was... Read more
Analysis: What guides Vatican diplomacy?
At a traditional new year's meeting between Pope Francis and diplomats to the Vatican, the pope painted a picture of... Read more
Christians in Holy Land voice fear over Trump's Jerusalem move
Christians leaders in Jerusalem have voiced fear over the repercussionss of America's recognition of the city as Israel's capital, asking... Read more
China, Vatican use 'diplomacy of art' to foster relations
Relations with mainland China have long been an interest for the Holy See, and the Vatican Museums have now partnered... Read more
Civil, ecclesial leaders of Europe find common ground in their concerns
The concern felt by both the Catholic Church and local civil leaders for the future of Europe provides an opportunity... Read more
As Europe faces uncertain future, ambassadors eager to exchange ideas
Ahead of a Vatican conference exploring the future of the European Union, several ambassadors to the Holy See have said... Read more
Pope Francis, Lebanese prime minister discuss Middle East
Pope Francis and the prime minister of Lebanon, Saad Rafic Hariri, discussed Friday the current situation in the Middle East... Read more
