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Oct 30, 2024
In early October, I sat down with Chou-seng Tou, former ambassador of Taiwan (the Republic of China) to the Holy See (2004–8), at his residence in Taipei. Ambassador Tou has...
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May 6, 2024
The Swiss Guard is indeed the smallest standing army in the world, numbering only 135 members (Pope Francis increased its ranks from 110 in 2018), protecting not only the...
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Apr 16, 2024
The Vatican’s diplomatic position has evolved over the years, following the contours of a conflict that cuts across civilizations. But Pope Francis, in calling for a two-state...
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Mar 8, 2024
Pope Francis encouraged the papal commission tasked with combatting clergy abuse to move forward in their efforts to make the Church a safer environment for both minors and...
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Mar 6, 2024
On Monday France became the first country in the world to enshrine the right to abortion in its basic law, a move that has been staunchly opposed by the French bishops and by the...
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Feb 26, 2024
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Polish Archbishop Andrzej Dzięga, who has faced allegations that he ignored abuse cases in Poland. Neither the Apostolic Nunciature of...
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Feb 8, 2024
Pope Francis this week again defended the Vatican’s controversial document authorizing blessings for same-sex couples, with the Holy Father arguing that humans “must all...
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Jan 26, 2024
Father Thaddeus Wang Yuesheng was consecrated bishop of Zhengzhou, China, on Thursday, bringing an end to a 70-year-long sede vacante. The Holy See Press Office announced on Thursday...
