Diplomacy: Pope speaks of Vatican’s “positive neutrality” to 11 new ambassadors

Dec 07, 2024 20:01

These 11 new diplomatic representatives presented their credentials accrediting them as ambassadors of their respective countries. Photo: Vatican Media

Zelenska met privately with Pope Francis

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations

Francis reflects on contemporary global conflicts, including the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

France's Foreign Minister, Jean-Noel Barrot, had been set to visit the church complex

Vatican Diplomacy

Weapons in space: Vatican takes a stand at the UN

Vatican Calls for Space as a Peaceful Commons Amid Rising Tensions Over Orbital Militarization

Nov 08, 2024 15:08

Tim Daniels

Church and World•Vatican Diplomacy

What do they think in Vatican about Trump’s victory? First official statements

Parolin expressed the Vatican’s desire that Trump «acts as a unifier» for an increasingly polarized America, aligning with the biblical principle that wisdom is the essential virtue for rulers. «He has a critical responsibility,» Parolin stated, «to be president of all Americans and to heal the divisions that are painfully clear.»

Nov 07, 2024 22:14

Valentina di Giorgio

Church and World•Vatican Diplomacy

60th Anniversary of the Holy See’s Membership in the United Nations Organization

It was the UN’s Secretary General, U Thant, a practicing Buddhist, who promoted its presence, along with that of other faith communities, to foment their role as intermediaries between the superpowers.

Nov 03, 2024 07:21

Rafael Llanes

Vatican City•Vatican Diplomacy

Work Stolen from the Roman Catacombs Is Recovered by the Dutch Government and Returned to the Vatican

The Vatican received the work, which has a funerary inscription of late Antiquity, of great historical and religious relevance.

Oct 27, 2024 10:10

Rafael Llanes

Religious Freedom•Vatican Diplomacy

Holy See signs agreement with Czech Republic: inviolability of confession and conscientious objection guaranteed

This new accord—comprised of 16 articles— guarantees the Church’s right to preserve the confidentiality of the sacramental seal and of confidential conversations within its pastoral roles—an important affirmation of privacy rights for the faithful.

Oct 24, 2024 10:58

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Pope Leo XIV writes to clergy around the world about holiness on the Feast of the Sacred Heart: the Pope’s letter that every priest should read

Letter from the Pope to all priests of the Catholic Church on the occasion of the Day for the Sanctification of Priests

León XIV traveled to Rome on the Spanish king’s private plane after the official plane that was supposed to transport him broke down: here’s what happened

What was supposed to be a routine return flight from Tenerife to Rome on June 12 transformed into an unusual episode that forced the Pontiff to abandon his scheduled aircraft and accept the personal assistance of King Felipe VI of Spain.

Diplomacy: Pope speaks of Vatican’s “positive neutrality” to 11 new ambassadors

Antony Blinken Meets Pope Francis Amid Global Turmoil: A Push for Peace and Humanitarian Action

[PHOTO GALLERY] Ukrainian First Lady before the Pope: this was the visit to Rome

Vatican urges UN to continue support for Palestinian refugee agency condemned by Israel

Pope Francis sparks debate with call to investigate Gaza genocide allegations

Muslim Kingdom of Bahrain to sponsor digitization of Arabic documents from Vatican Library

Israel invades the famous Pater Noster church in Jerusalem and sparks diplomatic conflict with France

Weapons in space: Vatican takes a stand at the UN

What do they think in Vatican about Trump’s victory? First official statements

60th Anniversary of the Holy See’s Membership in the United Nations Organization

Work Stolen from the Roman Catacombs Is Recovered by the Dutch Government and Returned to the Vatican

Holy See signs agreement with Czech Republic: inviolability of confession and conscientious objection guaranteed