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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
Middle East peace center of meeting between Francis, Abbas
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visited the Vatican Saturday before inaugurating his country’s new embassy to the Holy See, where he... Read more
Vatican speaks out on unapproved bishop ordinations in China
After the recent unauthorized ordination of bishops in China, which falls just ahead of a major meeting for Chinese Catholic... Read more
What will ensure the survival of Middle East Christians?
Christianity is at a crossroads in the Middle East, and only a dedicated campaign of aid and activism can help... Read more
Vatican sentences cleric, laywoman in second 'Vatileaks' trial
After an eight month trial weighing the guilt of five individuals in the leaking and disseminating of confidential financial documents,... Read more
When terrorism destroys religious cooperation: the Holy See's message to the UN
Terrorism in the name of religion is a lie, the head of the Holy See’s mission to the United Nations... 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
Vatican to the world: Displaced immigrants deserve your attention
Noting an alarming increase in forcibly-displaced migrants around the world, the Holy See has asked the United Nations to take... Read more
Critic: UN abortion controversy shows push to exclude Catholics
U.N. anti-torture committee member Felice Gaer’s statement to a Holy See delegation equating opposition to abortion and torture is part... Read more
Critics warn of bias in UN anti-torture committee member
A U.N. committee member who insinuated that the Catholic position against abortion violates an anti-torture agreement signed by the Holy... Read more
Pope's upcoming meeting with UN officials presents opportunity
Pope Francis will meet with United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon May 9, as well as with the Chief Executives Board... Read more
