Holy See diplomacy Archives

Vatican’s top diplomat meets about Mideast with U.S., Israeli ambassadors

Jul 2, 2020

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, met with the U.S. and Israeli ambassadors to the Vatican to express concern that “possible unilateral actions” on their part would further jeopardize peace in the region.

By Carol Glatz

Racism in any form is intolerable, Vatican official says at U.N. hearing

Jun 18, 2020

Speaking at a special U.N. discussion about racism and police brutality, a Vatican official repeated Pope Francis’ recent remarks: “We cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life.”

By Cindy Wooden

Ukrainian president again asks pope to help with citizens’ release

Jun 10, 2020

In a phone conversation with Pope Francis, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appealed for help in securing the release of Ukrainian citizens being held in areas occupied by Russian or pro-Russian forces.

By Carol Glatz

Vatican official says anti-religious bias was evident during lockdown

May 29, 2020

As people spent more time online during the coronavirus lockdown, negative remarks and even the incitement of hatred based on national, cultural or religious identity increased, a Vatican representative said.

By Catholic News Service

Vatican seeks more help for Venezuelan refugees during pandemic

May 28, 2020

The Vatican’s leading diplomat has warned that Venezuelan migrants and refugees are facing a “humanitarian disaster” as lockdowns in host nations leave them without jobs and force some to return home in grueling conditions.

By Manuel Rueda