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.
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Ortega’s Intense Persecution of the Church Calls Into Question the Vatican’s ‘Gallagher Protocol’
COMMENTARY: This diplomatic policy means that Catholics under persecution by repressive regimes such as Nicaragua, China and Venezuela should not expect rhetorical support from the Vatican.
Vatican Finds Itself on the Outside Looking In at Russia-Ukraine Diplomatic Efforts
COMMENTARY: Despite intensive efforts, the Holy See finds itself strangely isolated.
How the Vatican Diplomatic Corps Serves Christ and His Church
An interview with Msgr. Steven Otellini, a California pastor who served with the Vatican Diplomatic Corps.
A Masterclass on the Catholic Church’s Diplomatic Mission
BOOK REVIEW: Victor Gaetan’s recent book explains how the Church does diplomacy and why the Vatican and United States don’t often see eye-to-eye.
Vatican Diplomat Warns US Leaders Not to Use God for Selfish Ends
Attended by government officials and justices, the Mass is offered to invoke God’s blessing upon civic leaders for the coming year.
Why Lebanon Is So Important to the Holy See — and to the World
“Lebanon is more than a country — it is a message of freedom and an example of pluralism for East and West.” —Pope St. John Paul II
Diplomat of the Word, Diplomat to the World: Pope Francis’ Role on the Global Stage
NEWS ANALYSIS: As we enter a new decade, a retrospective on the Holy Father’s impact on the international stage offers an insight into one of the most important aspects of his pontificate.
Naming Papal Envoy to Syria a Cardinal Is ‘Great Sign of Closeness’ From the Pope
Archbishop Mario Zenari and 16 other priests and bishops will be named cardinals Nov. 19, the eve of the close of the Jubilee of Mercy.
‘Genuine Religious Faith’ Is a Force Against Terrorist Savagery, Holy See Tells UN
Archbishop Bernardito Auza, the Holy See’s representative, told the United Nations it has a ‘crucial role’ in working together to prevent terrorism.
