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Vatican
The Vatican is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and its head, the pope.
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10/22/2024
October 22, 2024
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Vatican's 'pivot to Asia' reflected in Pope Francis' tour
Vatican's 'pivot to Asia' reflected in Pope Francis' tour
The pope's 12-day tour shows that the Vatican — like many other Western states — is working to deepen ties with Asia.
Decoding China: The Vatican's difficult diplomacy
Decoding China: The Vatican's difficult diplomacy
To what extent can China allow the Catholic Church in the country if Beijing has little influence over the Vatican?
Vatican eyes closer ties with communist Vietnam
Vatican eyes closer ties with communist Vietnam
Religious organizations in Vietnam are tightly under the thumb of the communist authorities.
The pope's tailor
The pope's tailor
Filippo Sorcinelli has tailored the vestments of many Catholic dignitaries.
Catholic Church synod: How explosive are calls for reform?
Catholic Church synod: How explosive are calls for reform?
The church is in crisis but a major meeting of bishops in Rome will see unusually open dialogue.
Vatican-Nicaragua relations: Strained or broken?
Vatican-Nicaragua relations: Strained or broken?
Media reports say diplomatic relations between Managua and the Holy See are over. But are they really?
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