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His Holiness Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church and the first from the Americas, passed away peacefully on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7.35 a.m. Vatican time. He was 88. Ad [1]

AFP The foreign visits of the last three popes illustrate how the Catholic church’s diplomatic priorities have evolved in recent decades, moving increasingly away from Europe. [2]

Tong: Communion of the Church in China with the Universal Church Card. John Tong, bishop of Hong Kong, gives an in-depth explanation of the Holy See’s reasons for continuing dialogue with Beijing: to ensure greater religious freedom to the Catholic c... [3]

Cardinal Zen warns against confusion surrounding the Pope’s letter to Chinese Catholics Hong Kong (AsiaNews) – It is not true that the letter Pope Benedict XVI wrote to Chinese Catholics says that bishops from the underground Church can concelebrate ... [4]

Pope’s letter to the Chinese Church ready “around Easter”, says Cardinal Zen Hong Kong (AsiaNews) – Pope Benedict's letter to Chinese Catholics will be completed around Easter. [5]

At least 400,000 registered for World Youth Day Rome (AsiaNews) Participation in the six digits is expected when young Catholics gather for the 20th World Youth Day (WYD) on August 16-21 in Cologne, Germany. [6]

The Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association celebrates 50 years at a less than ideal moment Beijing (AsiaNews) – The Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association (CPCA) will celebrate 50 years on August 2. [7]

First Nepalese bishop ordained Kathmandu (AsiaNews) – Mgr Anthony Francis Sharma, 69 years, has become the first bishop of Nepal. [8]

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[1] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2025-04-22 · 69% match

Pope Francis dies at 88: The People’s Pope who led with Grace, Compassion, and Courage

His Holiness Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church and the first from the Americas, passed away peacefully on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7.35 a.m. Vatican time. He was 88. Ad

[2] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-11-30 · 66% match

Papal travels reflect changing Catholic diplomacy

AFP The foreign visits of the last three popes illustrate how the Catholic church’s diplomatic priorities have evolved in recent decades, moving increasingly away from Europe.

[3] MM asianews.it · 85% match

Card. Tong: Communion of the Church in China with the Universal Church

Tong: Communion of the Church in China with the Universal Church Card. John Tong, bishop of Hong Kong, gives an in-depth explanation of the Holy See’s reasons for continuing dialogue with Beijing: to ensure greater religious freedom to the Catholic c

[4] MM asianews.it · 85% match

Cardinal Zen warns against confusion surrounding the Pope’s letter to Chinese Catholics

Cardinal Zen warns against confusion surrounding the Pope’s letter to Chinese Catholics Hong Kong (AsiaNews) – It is not true that the letter Pope Benedict XVI wrote to Chinese Catholics says that bishops from the underground Church can concelebrate

[5] MM asianews.it · 85% match

Pope’s letter to the Chinese Church ready “around Easter”, says Cardinal Zen

Pope’s letter to the Chinese Church ready “around Easter”, says Cardinal Zen Hong Kong (AsiaNews) – Pope Benedict's letter to Chinese Catholics will be completed around Easter.

[6] MM asianews.it · 85% match

At least 400,000 registered for World Youth Day

At least 400,000 registered for World Youth Day Rome (AsiaNews) Participation in the six digits is expected when young Catholics gather for the 20th World Youth Day (WYD) on August 16-21 in Cologne, Germany.

[7] MM asianews.it · 85% match

The Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association celebrates 50 years at a less than ideal moment

The Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association celebrates 50 years at a less than ideal moment Beijing (AsiaNews) – The Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association (CPCA) will celebrate 50 years on August 2.

[8] MM asianews.it · 81% match

First Nepalese bishop ordained

First Nepalese bishop ordained Kathmandu (AsiaNews) – Mgr Anthony Francis Sharma, 69 years, has become the first bishop of Nepal.

[9] MM asianews.it · 79% match

Official and underground priests unsatisfied with Assembly and participating bishops

Official and underground priests unsatisfied with Assembly and participating bishops The emphasis on "independence" and "autonomy" does not bode well for dialogue between China and the Vatican.

[10] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-12-19 · 48% match

Pope warns over use of AI in the military

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