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Catholics in Kazakhstan: few in number but deep in faith
Despite making up only 1% of the country’s population, Catholics in Kazakhstan are devoted to the Virgin Mary. Read more
The story behind the miracle of the Shrine of Our Lady of Peace in Kazakhstan
Ozernoye is the name of a village located in northern Kazakhstan where the Shrine of Our Lady of Peace is... Read more
Artist paints Kazakh Mary and Child for only Marian shrine in Kazakhstan
A Kazakh artist is creating possibly the first-ever painting of Mary and the Child Jesus as native Kazakhs; it will... Read more
Motto and logo of Pope Francis’ trip to Kazakhstan released
The motto of the Sept. 13–15 visit, “Messengers of Peace and Unity,” is written in Kazakh across the top of... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Kazakhstan in September
The pope will attend the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in the Kazakh capital, Nur-Sultan. Read more
Kazakhstan looks forward to papal visit in September as it marks 30 years of diplomatic relations with Vatican
The pope has decided to attend the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Nur-Sultan. Read more
Pope Francis plans to visit Kazakhstan in September
The pope hopes to take part in the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. Read more
Pope Francis appeals for end to violence in Kazakhstan
He called for dialogue in Sunday Angelus address. Read more
Bishop Schneider: Catholics in Kazakhstan are safe amid unrest
Protests broke out after a sharp rise in gas prices. Read more
Ambassador: Kazakhstan expects visit from Pope Francis in 2021
The ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Holy See has said that there are “high hopes” that Pope Francis will visit the... Read more
This church is now the first minor basilica in Central Asia
The Vatican has named a church in Kazakhstan as the first minor basilica in Central Asia. Read more
