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Vatican’s top diplomat addresses intervention on controversial Italian draft law dealing with homophobia
June 24, 2021
The Cardinal Secretary of State of the Holy See, Pietro Parolin, made his statements in an interview published on Thursday by the official Vatican News portal.
Vatican Intervenes in Proposed ‘Anti-Homophobia’ Law in Italy
June 22, 2021
Local media have called the Vatican’s action “unprecedented” in the history of the relationship between the two states.
Vatican official: Venezuela a ‘Disaster’
June 03, 2021
The troubled Latin American nation of Venezuela has been in the throes of political and economic crisis for years. 90% of people live below the poverty line and basic necessities are in chonically short supply when they are available at all. 
Pope Francis asks Catholics to join prayer for peace in the Holy Land
May 21, 2021
Pope Francis thanked God for the cease-fire agreed to in the Holy Land, adding a prayer “for the pursuit of paths of dialogue and peace.” He asked all Catholics – “pastors and faithful” – to “unite themselves spiritually” to a prayer initiative promoted by the Bishops of the Holy Land, who will celebrate the Vigil
Pope Francis to Diplomats: Respect Right to Life, Promote Universal Basic Healthcare
February 08, 2021
Pope Francis has appealed for universal healthcare before – the social doctrine of the Catholic Church considers access to basic care a right – but the venue in which he renewed his appeal on Monday was a high profile one: the corps of diplomats accredited to the Holy See.
Still Invited to the Dance
February 03, 2021
US President Joe Biden may be Catholic, but he is pro-abortion, pro-gay marriage, and pro-transgender rights, putting him at odds with the U.S. bishops, who have set up a task force for dealing with the new president -- and questions have been raised about how a meeting between Pope Francis and Biden might play out – and whether the pontiff will take a hard line with the president on life issues.
Cardinal Parolin Weighs in on France’s Controversial “Religious Separatism” Bill
February 01, 2021
“I ask myself if it is necessary to go so far as [to make] a law,” said Cardinal Parolin in response to a direct question from his interviewer.
Pope Francis appoints new Nuncio to Kuwait, Qatar
January 09, 2021
In an interview with Vatican News, Archbishop Nugent discussed his experience in Haiti and the significance of his new assignment, especially insofar as the Pope's commitment to interreligious dialogue is concerned.
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