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AFP US Vice President JD Vance met with the Vatican’s second-highest official on Saturday, in which they discussed the thorny issue of refugees just two months after Pope Francis incurred the wrath of the White House after lambasting the new US admin... [1]

This photo taken and handout on April 4, 2025 by The Vatican Media shows Pope Francis during a surprise appearance at the end of a mass for the sick and healthcare workers as part of the Jubilee Year in The Vatican. [2]

AFP Cardinals will on Tuesday begin moving into the Vatican accommodation where they will stay during the conclave, on the eve of their historic, secretive meeting to elect a new pope. [3]

The Vatican has conferred papal decorations on eight distinguished Thais in two ceremonies in Bangkok, recognising their devoted service to the Catholic Church, humanitarian action and efforts to strengthen interfaith harmony. [4]

Polish priest outs himself as gay with his partner and is immediately SACKED by Vatican officials - Father Krzystof Charamsa urged church to change its 'backwards' attitude - He revealed he is gay and has a partner in two separate interviews today - ... [5]

Vatican says Pope's encounter with Kim Davis was not 'a form of support of her position' on same sex marriage - The Pope met Kim Davis in a secret meeting in Washington last week - She was jailed for refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses - Cla... [6]

YANGON — The Vatican on Wednesday defended Pope Francis’s decision not to use the word “Rohingya” in public during his visit to Myanmar, saying his moral authority was unblemished and that his mere presence drew attention to the refugee crisis. [7]

SHANGHAI — China’s Catholic Church reaffirmed its loyalty to the country’s ruling Communist Party on Sunday, while welcoming a landmark deal struck with the Vatican on appointing new bishops. [8]

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[1] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-04-20 · 75% match

US Vice President Vance discusses migration during Vatican meeting with pope’s right-hand man

AFP US Vice President JD Vance met with the Vatican’s second-highest official on Saturday, in which they discussed the thorny issue of refugees just two months after Pope Francis incurred the wrath of the White House after lambasting the new US admin

[2] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-04-07 · 75% match

Recovering Pope surprises crowd at Vatican square

This photo taken and handout on April 4, 2025 by The Vatican Media shows Pope Francis during a surprise appearance at the end of a mass for the sick and healthcare workers as part of the Jubilee Year in The Vatican.

[3] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-05-06 · 75% match

Cardinals to move into Vatican on eve of conclave

AFP Cardinals will on Tuesday begin moving into the Vatican accommodation where they will stay during the conclave, on the eve of their historic, secretive meeting to elect a new pope.

[4] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 75% match

Vatican honours Thai leaders for faith and service

The Vatican has conferred papal decorations on eight distinguished Thais in two ceremonies in Bangkok, recognising their devoted service to the Catholic Church, humanitarian action and efforts to strengthen interfaith harmony.

[5] MM dailymail.co.uk · 2015-10-03 · 75% match

Polish priest outs himself as gay with his partner and is immediately SACKED by Vatican officials

Polish priest outs himself as gay with his partner and is immediately SACKED by Vatican officials - Father Krzystof Charamsa urged church to change its 'backwards' attitude - He revealed he is gay and has a partner in two separate interviews today -

[6] MM dailymail.co.uk · 2015-10-02 · 75% match

Vatican says Pope's encounter with Kim Davis was not 'a form of support of her position' on same sex marriage

Vatican says Pope's encounter with Kim Davis was not 'a form of support of her position' on same sex marriage - The Pope met Kim Davis in a secret meeting in Washington last week - She was jailed for refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses - Cla

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2017-11-30 · 75% match

Vatican Defends Pope’s Avoidance of Term ‘Rohingya’ in Myanmar

YANGON — The Vatican on Wednesday defended Pope Francis’s decision not to use the word “Rohingya” in public during his visit to Myanmar, saying his moral authority was unblemished and that his mere presence drew attention to the refugee crisis.

[8] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2018-09-24 · 75% match

China’s Catholic Church Pledges Loyalty to Party After Vatican Deal

SHANGHAI — China’s Catholic Church reaffirmed its loyalty to the country’s ruling Communist Party on Sunday, while welcoming a landmark deal struck with the Vatican on appointing new bishops.

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2017-05-04 · 75% match

Burma and The Vatican Establish Diplomatic Ties

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican and Burma established full diplomatic relations on Thursday, minutes after Pope Francis met with the country’s leader, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.

[10] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-01-29 · 75% match

Vatican warns AI could undermine ‘foundations of society’

AFP The Vatican published a new text on artificial intelligence (AI) Tuesday, warning the tool could destroy the trust on which societies are built, while humans become “cogs in a machine”.

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