Pope Leo XIV, Vatican Diplomacy

Although there are no diplomatic relations, the President of the National Assembly of Vietnam invites Pope Leo XIV to visit the country

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This is what the letter says—the surprising and important letter that Leo XIV sent to the cardinals ahead of the Consistory in June 2026

This is what the letter says—the surprising and important letter that Leo XIV sent to the cardinals ahead of the Consistory in June 2026

Apr 14, 2026 17:40

PHOTO GALLERY: Heralds of the Gospel Ordain 26 Priests and 31 Deacons Following the Vatican’s Lifting of Restrictions

PHOTO GALLERY: Heralds of the Gospel Ordain 26 Priests and 31 Deacons Following the Vatican’s Lifting of Restrictions

Apr 14, 2026 17:38

The 2026 Boom in Conversions to Catholicism: Statistics, Context, and Interpretations

The 2026 Boom in Conversions to Catholicism: Statistics, Context, and Interpretations

Apr 14, 2026 17:30

Nicaragua: A Holy Week with Many Restrictions, But More Faith from Local Catholics

Nicaragua: A Holy Week with Many Restrictions, But More Faith from Local Catholics

Apr 14, 2026 11:51

Although there are no diplomatic relations, the President of the National Assembly of Vietnam invites Pope Leo XIV to visit the country

Although there are no diplomatic relations, the President of the National Assembly of Vietnam invites Pope Leo XIV to visit the country

Apr 14, 2026 11:46

Which countries have the greatest religious diversity? Here is the map published in a major study

Which countries have the greatest religious diversity? Here is the map published in a major study

Apr 14, 2026 11:42

Easter Under Fire: A Fragile Truce Between Russia and Ukraine Collapses as Fighting Resumes

Easter Under Fire: A Fragile Truce Between Russia and Ukraine Collapses as Fighting Resumes

Apr 14, 2026 11:36

3 cardinals on a prime-time TV show in the U.S.: They discuss Trump, the Pope, just war, and the surge in conversions

3 cardinals on a prime-time TV show in the U.S.: They discuss Trump, the Pope, just war, and the surge in conversions

Apr 14, 2026 11:31

Support for Trump among Catholics plummets, according to a new poll conducted amid the war

Support for Trump among Catholics plummets, according to a new poll conducted amid the war

Apr 13, 2026 17:16

A bishop under the age of 60 is the new Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholics

A bishop under the age of 60 is the new Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholics

Apr 12, 2026 19:24

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This is what the letter says—the surprising and important letter that Leo XIV sent to the cardinals ahead of the Consistory in June 2026

Letter from Pope Leo XIV to the cardinals ahead of the upcoming consistory in 2026

Although there are no diplomatic relations, the President of the National Assembly of Vietnam invites Pope Leo XIV to visit the country

The President of the National Assembly in Hanoi presented the Pope with a letter from the President, who is now firmly at the helm of power in Vietnam. It was precisely internal disagreements over the local political balance of power that had slowed down the preparations for the visit, which is so eagerly awaited by the Catholic community. Cardinal Parolin is due to visit soon to establish full diplomatic relations. The possibility of 2027, when the Pope is already expected in Seoul for World Youth Day.