Diplomatic Void at the Vatican: U.S. Senate Democrats Block Trump’s Nominee Days Before Papal Inauguration

May 16, 2025 14:16

ZENIT Staff

Brian Burch, President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Photo: Infobae

Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Pope Receives U.S. Vice-President Vance in the Vatican. Vance Is Impressed by the Liturgy and Gifts

In another commentary, the Vice President spoke about his experience at the liturgical celebration: «It was an honour to visit the Vatican during Holy Week, and a blessing to experience the beauty and reverence of the Good Friday liturgy in St. Peter’s Basilica.»

Apr 20, 2025 00:34

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Vatican City•Vatican Diplomacy

U.S. Vice President attends Vatican on Good Friday

Vance, a practicing Christian, met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for bilateral discussions that sources close to the delegation described as “constructive and warm.” The two leaders are understood to have touched on issues ranging from transatlantic cooperation.

Apr 18, 2025 00:31

Valentina di Giorgio

Ecumenism•Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

The Visit of the King and Queen of England to Pope Francis in the Vatican

According to a statement from Buckingham Palace, «Their Majesties were delighted that the Pope was well enough to receive them and that they had the opportunity to express their best wishes in person.»

Apr 09, 2025 18:46

ZENIT Staff

Vatican Diplomacy

Vatican makes contact with Russia to discuss world and Church situation in the country

Willingness of the Holy See to continue its humanitarian effort in matters regarding the exchange of prisoners was reiterated.

Apr 04, 2025 20:51

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

King and Queen of England postpone state visit to Pope Francis

The reason given is the period of rest prescribed for the Pope after being discharged from the hospital on March 23.

Mar 25, 2025 20:18

Elizabeth Owens

The gunman who attempted to assassinate John Paul II tried to meet with Leo XIV in Turquí: what happened?

Agca arrived with the unmistakable intention of inserting himself into the story. Speaking to Turkish media, he expressed hope for a brief conversation with the pontiff—a few minutes, nothing more—while insisting that the papal presence in Iznik was “extraordinary.”

The homily with which Pope Leo XIV instilled hope in the Lebanese people

Homily of Pope Leo XIV at the concluding Mass of his pastoral visit to Lebanon

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Diplomatic Void at the Vatican: U.S. Senate Democrats Block Trump’s Nominee Days Before Papal Inauguration

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Pope Receives U.S. Vice-President Vance in the Vatican. Vance Is Impressed by the Liturgy and Gifts

U.S. Vice President attends Vatican on Good Friday

The Visit of the King and Queen of England to Pope Francis in the Vatican

Vatican makes contact with Russia to discuss world and Church situation in the country

King and Queen of England postpone state visit to Pope Francis