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Politics3d agoU.S. executive becoming first laywoman to head Vatican ministryMaria Montserrat Alvarado, a 39-year-old U.S. media executive, becomes the new head of Vatican communications this week, the first laywoman to head a Vatican "ministry."CBS News
Politics6d agoPope Leo Votes by Mail, From the Vatican, in Illinois Midterm ElectionPope Leo may be the first pope to vote in a national election, Vatican experts said.NYT US
Politics6d agoPope Leo XIV has voted in US midterm elections, Vatican saysThe US midterm elections, scheduled for 3 November, will determine the make-up of Congress for President Donald Trump's final two years in office.EuroNews [en]
Politics6d agoLeo XIV cast Midterms ballot, Vatican saysThe Catholic Church's first US-born pontiff submitted his mail-in ballot in Chicago. It is the first known time a pope has voted in a political election.Le Monde [en]
Politics6d agoPope Leo XIV Voted In US Midterm Elections—VaticanLeo and Trump repeatedly clashed over papal criticism of the harsh crackdown on immigration in the United States and of the war on Iran, with Trump calling the pontiff "weak" on crime and "terrible" on foreign policy. The post Pope Leo XIV Voted In US Midterm Elections—Vatican appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
Politics6d agoPope has voted in the midterms says Vatican'He sent in his ballot to Chicago, believing it to be a democratic right and duty'ANSA [en]
PoliticsOct 26Vatican confirms Pope Leo's Latin America trip after post-surgery checkupPope Leo XIV will proceed with his planned Nov. 6-17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, after doctors determined there are no medical reasons preventing him from traveling…Japan Today
PoliticsOct 26Taiwan-Vatican Ties: The Dynamic Interplay Under Pope Leo XIVRegardless of the Sino-Vatican agreement, the practical, multifaceted ties between Taiwan and the Holy See have deepened over the past year.The Diplomat
PoliticsOct 20Papal envoy arrives to meet with social movements while the Vatican decides if Leo XIV will travel to the countryLa prefecta Alessandra Smerilli encabezará el encuentro de movimientos populares entre el 27 y el 28 de octubre en La Matanza. La actividad se desarrollará mientras una junta médica resuelve la posible visita de León XIV a la Argentina.Clarín
PoliticsOct 17An American pope brings American - style governance to the Vatican , even in a health crisisAn article discusses how an American pope is introducing an American style of governance to the Vatican, even during a health crisis. This highlights potential changes in the administrative approach of the Catholic Church.dailygazette.com · United States
PoliticsOct 15While Pope Leo Recovers From Lung Surgery, the Vatican Runs on AutopilotThe Vatican bureaucracy has been fine-tuned over hundreds of years to function smoothly even when the pope cannot.NYT World
PoliticsOct 13The health of the popes, a delicate issue for the VaticanA lo largo de más de medio siglo, la comunicación del Vaticano evolucionó del hermetismo sobre las enfermedades papales a la difusión de partes médicos detallados. Esta apertura va desde el silencio guardado sobre la dolencia de Juan XXIII hasta la reciente notificación pública realizada por León XIV.Clarín
PoliticsOct 9Vatican Condemns USA Plan to Turn Execution Into Public SpectacleVATICAN CITY, Oct 10: Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin has condemned the idea of turning an execution into a public spectacle, describing the proposal as “unaccep...arabtimesonline · kuwait
PoliticsSep 19Macron, 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]
PoliticsSep 14Leo 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