How the Holy See’s Diplomacy Is Shaping Its Work in the Middle East
The Vatican’s comprehensive and nuanced approach reflects the region’s complex realities.
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Vatican Secretary of State Warns of Europe’s Low Birth Rates, ‘Demographic Winter’
After events in Luxembourg today, the Pope’s four-day trip will continue in Belgium, where he will visit three cities to mark the 600th anniversary of the Catholic universities of Leuven and Louvain-la-Neuve before returning to Rome on Sept. 29.
Vatican Secretary of State Calls Out United Nations for Promoting Abortion, Gender Ideology
Cardinal Pietro Parolin emphasized the need for promoting the dignity of the human person and voiced the Vatican’s disapproval of the assembly’s promotion of abortion and gender ideology on Sept. 23.
Vatican Secretary of State Pledges Solidarity With Refugees, Returnees From Sudan
Cardinal Pietro Parolin explained the kind of help the Vatican can offer in an effort to address the plight of those impacted by the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. He also expressed Pope Francis’ closeness and prayers to the people.
Vatican Largely Silent as China Forces Catholics to ‘Adapt to Socialist Society’
For many years, knowledgeable voices have been warning the Vatican about the dangers of Sinicization.
The White-Martyr Cardinals’ Dinner
Perhaps the most remarkable moment of the evening came when the conversation turned to those times when the Lord seems to be deaf to the pleas of his people — times not unlike what many Catholics experience today.
China Analysts Say Vatican’s Agreement With the Chinese Communist Party Ignores Negative Realities
Pope Francis and his secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, support the deal’s renewal despite the absence of tangible benefits for the local faithful.
Vatican Takes ‘Good Faith’ Stance With China
EDITORIAL: On the surface, it’s difficult to find many observers who support the Holy See’s assumption of the Chinese government’s good faith.
Vatican Scrambles to Shore Up Ukrainian Diplomacy
COMMENTARY: Ukraine last month received what it has been demanding for months — an unequivocal condemnation of Russia for its aggressive war by the Holy See.
Pope’s Latest Message on Ukraine Trip Signals Shift in Approach to Russia
Departing from previous statements, the Holy Father has recently emphasized his desire to visit Kyiv, though conditions on the ground and his personal health will be determining factors.
