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Vatican, Iranian foreign ministers discuss Israel-Hamas war amid risk of wider conflict
Vatican foreign minister Archbishop Paul Gallagher spoke by phone with his counterpart in Iran on Monday morning regarding the Israel-Hamas... Read more
The Synod on Synodality’s listening ‘method’ comes from the Jesuits
Synod on Synodality delegates in Rome this month are participating in a “conversation in the Spirit,” a method of communal... Read more
Vatican, Vietnam announce agreement on permanent papal representative
The announcement came Thursday during the visit of Vietnam’s President Vo Van Thuong to the Vatican. Read more
Wikipedia had the wrong Vatican City flag for years. Now incorrect flags are everywhere
Imagine many people’s surprise to discover that the image of the “Flag of Vatican City” displayed on Wikipedia has been... Read more
Nuncio in Spain explains the Holy See’s position on the UN’s Agenda 2030
Archbishop Bernardito Cleopas Auza detailed how the Holy See participated “very intensely” in the preliminary discussions held for the preparation... Read more
European court rules Vatican cannot be sued in local courts over clerical abuse
The ruling is not final. Read more
Vatican urges countries to accept refugees from Afghanistan
A Vatican diplomat challenged nations to “move from declaration to action.” Read more
Vatican: Swarms of ‘kamikaze’ mini-drones pose threat to civilians
The Holy See said ‘it is an imperative duty to act urgently.’ Read more
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Could Hungary find an unexpected ally in the Holy See?
The country is under fire for a new law touching on homosexuality. Read more
Holy See to UN: Children should not be ‘collateral victims’ of violence against women
The Vatican reaffirmed the right to life of “children conceived as a result of sexual violence.” Read more
UN experts’ letter to Vatican has ‘no real teeth,’ says Church official
The letter accused the Holy See of engaging in “obstructive practices” related to abuse. Read more
Vatican criticizes lack of prosecutions for human trafficking
The dignity and rights of trafficking victims requires the international community to do more to prosecute and bring down traffickers,... Read more
Vatican: No active coronavirus cases among employees
The Vatican said Saturday the city state no longer has any active positive cases among employees, after a 12th person... Read more
Holy See donates to WHO fund for medics on pandemic front line
The Holy See has pledged to contribute to the World Health Organization’s emergency fund supplying protective equipment to medics fighting... Read more
Vatican ‘acknowledges the court's decision’ to dismiss Cardinal George Pell's appeal
The Vatican said Wednesday it acknowledges the decision by the Court of Appeals in Victoria to uphold the conviction of... Read more
Holy See to participate in Olympic opening ceremony, IOC strategy session
A delegation from the Holy See is in South Korea this week to participate in the opening of the Winter... Read more
Vatican to UN: We must work together to eliminate causes of human trafficking
The international community must join forces to eliminate human trafficking and its root causes, the Vatican’s representative to the United... Read more
Vatican responds to allegations that ex-auditor was ousted
The Vatican has issued a response to allegations made by former auditor general Libero Milone, who, three months after mysteriously... Read more
Vatican at UN: Nukes won't save us – let's seek a better path
Nuclear weapons are a force for instability and any claims they promote peace are chasing illusions, the Holy See's Secretary... Read more
Vatican to crack down on illegal sale of papal symbols, coat of arms
On Wednesday the Vatican announced plans to monitor with a more careful eye those who print official images of the... Read more
