Vice President Vance after audience with the Pope: “I know he is a true servant of God”

May 19, 2025 18:24

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U.S. Vice President James David Vance was received in private audience by Pope Leo XIV Photo: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Zelensky calls Leo XIV: Ukrainian President invited Pope to visit the country

The announcement followed a telephone conversation between the two leaders on May 12, their first since the former Bishop of Chiclayo, Robert Prevost, was elected Supreme Pontiff just days earlier.

May 12, 2025 17:21

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Vatican Diplomacy

Peculiar audience at the Vatican for the vice-president of Zimbabwe: who receives him if there is no Pope and no Secretary of State?

Archbishop Gallagher, whose role remains uninterrupted even in the absence of a pope, welcomed Vice President Chiwenga on behalf of the Holy See, continuing the Vatican’s subtle yet sustained engagement with the world stage

May 03, 2025 20:25

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Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Jewish State of Israel finally expresses condolences on Pope’s death

Adding to the complexity, Israel’s attendance at the papal funeral was low-profile but respectful. Yaron Sideman, Israel’s ambassador to the Holy See, represented the country at the solemn ceremonies in St. Peter’s Square.

Apr 27, 2025 20:03

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Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Where will Trump sit? Here’s how world leaders will be seated at pope’s funeral

The Vatican Press Office confirmed the official seating and procedural arrangements for the funeral, a protocol steeped in both tradition and geopolitical nuance. The right side of the square, facing the Basilica, will be reserved for state delegations. Opposite them, on the left, will sit the College of Cardinals, robed in crimson.

Apr 25, 2025 08:54

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Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Jewish State of Israel asks embassies to remove condolences for Pope’s death

Only Israeli President Isaac Herzog has broken the silence, offering a more measured reflection: “May his memory inspire acts of kindness and hope for humanity.” His words stand alone, a lone olive branch in an otherwise barren official response.

Apr 22, 2025 18:21

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Pope Leo XIV summons bishops to Rome to discuss the reimplementation of the controversial Amoris Laetitia

The Pope has invited the presidents of the world’s Episcopal Conferences to Rome to discern the steps to be taken to proclaim the Gospel to today’s families, in light of Amoris Laetitia

What does it mean that the Church is a priestly and prophetic people? Pope Leo XIV explains it

General Audience with the Pope, March 18, 2026, on the Church as a priestly and prophetic people

Vice President Vance after audience with the Pope: “I know he is a true servant of God”

Pope Leo XIV removes controversial Italian bishop as head of John Paul II Institute for the family

Prime Minister of Australia received in audience by Pope Leo XIV

What did Colombia’s president ask the Pope and what does it have to do with Trump and the USA? Here is the answer

Pope Leo XIV’s audience with the Ukrainian president

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

3 key words of the missionary action of the Church and of the work of the Holy See’s diplomacy, according to Leo XIV

Zelensky calls Leo XIV: Ukrainian President invited Pope to visit the country

Peculiar audience at the Vatican for the vice-president of Zimbabwe: who receives him if there is no Pope and no Secretary of State?

Jewish State of Israel finally expresses condolences on Pope’s death

Where will Trump sit? Here’s how world leaders will be seated at pope’s funeral

Jewish State of Israel asks embassies to remove condolences for Pope’s death