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Vatican and 'State of Palestine' agree to treaty safeguarding religious liberty
The Holy See and the State of Palestine have agreed on the text of a treaty regarding the life and... Read more
Raul Castro to Pope: Thanks to you, I may come back to the Church
Following a private meeting at the Vatican with Pope Francis, who has helped to broker improved relations between Cuba and... Read more
No to nuclear weapons, yes to nuclear technology – the Holy See's stance
In an effort to abolish the production of nuclear weapons worldwide, the Holy See is pushing an agreement – with... Read more
Pope Francis meets with gay French ambassador nominee
Pope Francis met April 17 with Laurent Stefanini, the openly gay foreign service officer named by France to be ambassador... Read more
How the Holy See is using diplomacy to aid Christians in the Middle East
In the face of increased persecution of Christians in the Middle East, the Holy See's diplomatic arm is developing a... Read more
Use of force is a last resort against Islamic State – Vatican diplomat
By presenting a joint statement to the United Nations’ Human Rights Council to support Christians and other communities in the... Read more
Curia reform may include an office for negotiations in the Secretariat of State
The Vatican Secretary of State suggested Wednesday that an ‘office for pontifical mediation’ may established within the ranks of the... Read more
In Ukraine, Pope Francis backs effort for peace – not any particular party
Following mixed interpretations of Pope Francis’ words on the crisis in Ukraine, the director of the Holy See press office... Read more
Much remains to be done, but Vatican-China relations may be improving
Despite the recent death of a long-imprisoned Chinese bishop, there are mixed signals suggesting the People's Republic of China wills... Read more
'Given the new situation, a papal trip to Cuba would be hoped for'
Following the Vatican-brokered restoration of relations between the US and Cuba, a visit of Pope Francis to the island should... Read more
Francis lauds Nobel Peace laureates, declines to meet with Dalai Lama
Following the reception of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize by two south Asians this week, Pope Francis has praised Nobel... Read more
Cardinal Parolin: Without its Christian roots, Europe won't help the world
The European Union could be significant and helpful in solving crises around the world, but its common effort should lie... Read more
Meeting of Pope Francis, Vietnamese minister a key step in restoring ties
Pope Francis met with Vietnamese prime minister Nguyen Tan Dung Saturday morning, which is a move seen as a important... Read more
Apostolic nuncios to Middle East will discuss aid, response to terrorists
Pope Francis and Vatican officials are due to meet this week with the nuncios to seven Middle Eastern nations to... Read more
Vatican's new UN observer to face key challenges
Archbishop Bernardito Cleopas Auza, the new head of the Holy See’s Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations, served on... Read more
Ireland's invite to Pope could signal defrosting relations
After years of tension, news that Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny has invited Pope Francis to visit the country may... Read more
Sri Lankans welcome new apostolic nuncio
Sri Lankan Catholics accorded a traditional welcome to their newly appointed apostolic nuncio, who arrived in Colombo to begin his... Read more
Obama meets with Pope at time of 'tense' relations with Church
U.S. President Barack Obama’s March 27 meeting with Pope Francis comes at a time of tension between his administration and... Read more
US celebrates 30 years of diplomacy with the Vatican
On the 30th anniversary of the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See's founding, new Ambassador Ken Hackett lauded the many... Read more
Vatican to appeal for reconciliation at Syrian peace conference
Pope Francis' continual focus on the Syrian civil war will contribute to the Holy See playing a key role at... Read more
