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Pope Francis sends message of peace to the Korean peninsula
Pope Francis sent a video message Saturday to the leaders of South and North Korea expressing his hope for a... Read more
Commentary: US celebrates 35 years of diplomatic relations with the Holy See
Thirty-five years ago today, William A. Wilson presented his credentials to Pope John Paul II, becoming America’s first ambassador to... Read more
Pope’s Christmas Wish: Peace & brotherhood in world’s conflicts
On Christmas, Pope Francis prayed for peace and renewed brotherhood in Syria, Yemen, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and other parts of the... Read more
Pope, Austrian Chancellor discuss migration, nuclear disarmament
On Monday, Pope Francis and Europe's youngest political leader met at the Vatican, where they discussed an array of issues... Read more
A theologian's take on how to avoid conflict with North Korea
Dialogue and prudent actions to uphold international resolutions are key to maintaining peace amid rising tensions between North Korea and... Read more
Here's why the US bishops are distressed about military spending
Leading U.S. bishops have expressed serious concerns with President Donald Trump’s reported budget proposals for the 2018 fiscal year, noting... Read more
Is a Vatican-China agreement close? What could happen.
Hopes are on the rise for an agreement between the Vatican and China on the appointment of bishops, with Cardinal... Read more
Pope to ambassadors: make 'courageous' choice for nonviolence
On Thursday Pope Francis accepted the credentials of six new ambassadors to the Holy See, urging them to work toward... Read more
Advancing relations core of meeting between Pope, Vietnam president
On Wednesday Pope Francis met Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang at the Vatican for a meeting largely focused on collaboration... Read more
Your job is to give voice to the suffering, Pope tells new ambassadors
As six new ambassadors to the Holy See presented Pope Francis with their credentials, the pontiff stressed that as representatives... Read more
US embassy to the Holy See begins move to new location
This week the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See has begun its move to a new building – which shares... Read more
Pope Francis to Cuba? It's not official, but possible, Vatican says
The Holy See Press Office confirmed today that Pope Francis is considering a possible stop in Cuba as part as... Read more
Pope tells diplomats to work for peace amid a world rife with conflict
Pope Francis told Vatican diplomats that peace – which is a communal responsibility – is the only solution to global... 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
Obama urged to create religious envoy after papal meeting
Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) has called on President Barack Obama to follow up on his meeting with Pope Francis by... Read more
John Kerry, Vatican Secretary of State hold 'positive' meeting
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal-designate Pietro Parolin met Jan. 14, focusing their discussions... Read more
US ambassador to Vatican united with Pope in care for poor
The new United States ambassador to the Holy See revealed his shared concern with Pope Francis for those who are... Read more
Vatican diplomat promotes moderation among Syrians
Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, Vatican City's secretary for relations with states, told a group of ambassadors that stakeholders in the Syrian... Read more
Choose bishops carefully, Pope advises diplomats
During a gathering organized for the Year of Faith, Pope Francis asked his ambassadors to be careful in helping to... Read more
Pope asks diplomats to seek peace, appeals for Syria
Pope Benedict gave a wide-ranging address to a group of ambassadors and diplomats that urged an end to the “slaughter”... Read more
