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POLITICS2d agoMacron, the 'pope-loving' president, faces strained relations with the Vatican ahead of Leo XIV's visit to ParisEver since he first took office, Emmanuel Macron has placed great importance on his relationships with popes. His repeated invitations, breaches of protocol and displays of 'familiarity' have at times been seen as 'attempts to instrumentalize' the relationship.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS6d agoLeo XIV eliminated the cuts that Francis had applied to the salaries of cardinals and high-ranking Vatican officialsThe Supreme Pontiff signed a motu proprio this Monday reversing the measure. The Argentine Pope had made that decision in 2021 to face an economic crisis generated by the Covid pandemic.Clarín
POLITICSSep 8China ordains 18th bishop under Vatican agreementChina has ordained its 18th bishop following an agreement with the Vatican. This event signifies ongoing, complex diplomatic and religious relations between the two entities.ewtnnews.com · United States
POLITICSSep 2Abelardo's government diary: calls from the VaticanEl presidente habló con el papa León XIV, alista a su círculo para atender un foro de la derecha y posesionó al nuevo CNE. The post Diario del gobierno de Abelardo: llamadas desde El Vaticano appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSSep 2Vatican diplomat says Moscow mission focused on peace despite no concrete breakthroughA Vatican diplomat has stated that their mission in Moscow is focused on peace, despite the absence of any concrete breakthroughs in their diplomatic efforts.catholicworldreport.com · United States
POLITICSAug 31China ordains Bishop of Datong , third under Vatican pact in two monthsChina has ordained a new Bishop of Datong, marking the third such appointment under a Vatican pact within two months. This represents a development in the relationship between China and the Vatican.angelusnews.com · United States
POLITICSAug 13House lawmakers visit Vatican to discuss AI — and meet the popeThe visit comes as the Catholic Church, including Pope Leo XIV, has increasingly focused on the rapidly developing technology.Politico Tech
POLITICSJul 24Vatican and Beijing agree on new China bishop as ordination fills 20-year vacancyJoseph Chang Yanfeng was ordained bishop of Chifeng in China’s northern Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Wednesday, highlighting the uneasy diplomatic engagement between Beijing and the Vatican on the sensitive issue of Catholic appointments. According to Vatican News, Pope Leo XIV approved Chang’s appointment on June 15, under the terms of the 2018 provisional agreement between the Holy See and Beijing. The ordination fills a vacancy for the Catholic diocese of Chifeng that had lasted nearly...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 16Vatican Clarifies Pope Role as Universal Shepherd in Wake of US Ambassador CommentsThe Vatican has clarified the Pope's role as a universal shepherd following comments made by a US Ambassador. This reflects a diplomatic response to international statements concerning religious leadership.ncregister.com · United States
POLITICSJul 2La foto: Petro se reunió con el Papa León XIV en el VaticanoEs el segundo encuentro entre ambos. Duró unos 20 minutos y le regaló una réplica de la Paloma de la Paz, de Fernando Botero. The post La foto: Petro se reunió con el Papa León XIV en el Vaticano appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSJul 2Vatican cracks down on a traditionalist group by excommunicating its bishops - AP NewsVatican excommunicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers AP NewsAP News
POLITICSJul 2Trump denies conflict of interest over crypto. And, Vatican excommunicates rebel groupTrump and his family earned over $1 billion last year through cryptocurrency ventures and other businesses. And, the Vatican declared that the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X has entered schism.NPR News
POLITICSJul 2Vatican excommunicates Lefebvrists over unauthorised ordinationsIt comes after the controversial ordination of four new bishops carried out without papal approval.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJun 28Vatican accuses EU of double standards on warThe Vatican has accused the European Union of applying double standards regarding war. This indicates a diplomatic disagreement and potential criticism of the EU's foreign policy approach.politico.eu · United States
POLITICSJun 20Controlled consistory looms as Leo quip highlights Vatican disparityInternal Vatican affairs are under scrutiny as a remark from Leo highlights existing disparities within the church ahead of a consistory.thecatholicherald.com