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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

Read more abril 14, 2026 ZENIT Staff

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abril 14, 2026 - 5:30 pm

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

abril 14, 2026 - 11:46 am

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

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Trump Opens Another War Front: The Pope and the Vatican, Leo XIV Responds: "I Am Not Afraid of the Trump Administration"

abril 13, 2026 - 9:53 am

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

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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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Pope Leo XIV

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.

Trump Opens Another War Front: The Pope and the Vatican, Leo XIV Responds: «I Am Not Afraid of the Trump Administration»

The Pope’s response did not adopt the same tone. During the flight to Algeria on April 13, the first leg of his third international Apostolic Journey, Leo XIV opted for a clear approach: avoiding personal confrontation and reaffirming the nature of his mission.

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