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Pope Francis and initiatives for dialogue with Islam

The last meeting of Pope Francis with the Grand Imam of al Azhar in Bahrain confirms that the Pope maintains a dialogue based on encounter.

Andrea Gagliarducci

10 Nov 2022
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The Holy See and China to renew agreement on the appointment of bishops

The Holy See and China are negotiating the renewal of the secret agreement for the election of bishops, while the trial of Cardinal Zen began a few weeks ago.

Andrea Gagliarducci

21 Oct 2022
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Pope Francis, latest appeal for Ukraine

With his call for an end to the war in Ukraine on October 2, 2022, Pope Francis has drawn a clear dividing line and clarified his position on the war. A clarification that was probably necessary, after Pope Francis' words and stance have given rise to criticism in Ukraine itself.

Andrea Gagliarducci

7 Oct 2022

What is the future of ecumenical diplomacy? 

The refusal of Patriarch Kirill not to attend the World Congress of Religious Leaders is an important sign of the delicate situation in which ecumenical diplomacy finds itself. In this article we analyze the most important variables to take into account at this moment.

Andrea Gagliarducci

10 Sep 2022

What will be discussed at the Consistory of Cardinals on August 29-30?

An important meeting of cardinals, an extraordinary consistory, will take place on August 29 and 30. We review the topics to be addressed and the composition of the College of Cardinals.

Andrea Gagliarducci

28 Aug 2022
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What's New in Vatican Finance. A guide to understanding the changes

The publication of the balance sheets of the Holy See and of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See, known by its acronym APSA, show the state of the Vatican's finances, one of the major areas reformed in recent years.

Andrea Gagliarducci

25 Aug 2022
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Vatican finances: how they work and what are their organs?

It is not easy to understand how Vatican finances work. The changes made in recent years have created some new control bodies. In this article we explain which entities manage the Vatican patrimony and what each one is responsible for.

Andrea Gagliarducci

29 Jul 2022

Vatican diplomacy in the Ukrainian war

Vatican mediation in the war in Ukraine is complex, but three levels can be distinguished. The classic diplomatic route, the personal action and follow-up of the Holy Father and the promotion of humanitarian aid.

Andrea Gagliarducci

1 Jul 2022

What has the St. Peter's Obligation money been spent on?

Every year, on June 29, the offerings of the faithful are collected in parishes and donated to the Pope's mission. This is the Obolo di San Pietro (Offering of St. Peter), a very ancient institution of support from the faithful for the work of the Church.

Andrea Gagliarducci

17 Jun 2022
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Pope Francis and China: diplomatic strategy

Pope Francis' words addressed to China at the Regina Coeli on May 22 come against the backdrop of the renewal of the bishop appointment agreement and the arrest of Cardinal Joseph Zen, bishop emeritus of Hong Kong, who was taken to prison on May 11 and only subsequently released on bail.

Andrea Gagliarducci

27 May 2022