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Pope Francis
October 03, 2022
The Vatican’s Diplomacy in Central Asia
By Michel Chambon
Pope Francis’ recent trip to Central Asia cemented the importance of Asian countries in the Vatican’s global strategy – and the pope’s willingness to engage with political issues.
September 13, 2022
Russia’s War in Ukraine the Backdrop to Pope’s Kazakh Visit
By Nicole Winfield and Kostya Manenkov
The most noteworthy aspects of Pope Francis' visit to Kazakhstan might be the missed opportunities.
May 07, 2022
China-Vatican Relations in the Xi Era
By Wang Linbin
Nearly four years after reaching a provisional arrangement, are the two sides moving closer to a formal agreement on bishop appointments?
December 03, 2019
Pope Francis Preaches Anti-Nuke Message in First Japan Visit in 38 Years
By Thisanka Siripala
Pope Francis brought recognition to Japan’s “hidden” Christians while bearing pro-refugee and anti-nuclear messages of peace.
November 20, 2019
Nagasaki, the Center of Catholicism in Japan, Prepares to Welcome Pope Francis
By Associated Press
From ‘Hidden Christians’ to the 1945 atomic bombing, Nagasaki’s Catholic community has a long and often tragic history.
March 21, 2019
Vatican Renews Overtures to China Ahead of Xi’s Italy Visit
By Nicole Winfield
After a breakthrough in China-Vatican relations, speculation is mounting that Xi will meet Pope Francis this week.
October 09, 2018
South Korea Says Kim Jong Un Wants to Have Pope Francis Visit North Korea
By Ankit Panda
This wouldn't be the first time a Pope has been invited to North Korea.
June 22, 2018
Beijing: ‘China and Vatican Have Been in Effective Contacts’
By Charlotte Gao
Pope Francis expresses high optimism for improving bilateral ties in an interview.
February 01, 2018
Is Taiwan About to Lose Another Diplomatic Ally?
By Shannon Tiezzi
What to make of recent reports that the Vatican has made a breakthrough in relations with Beijing?
December 07, 2017
Pope Francis Wades Into the Rohingya Crisis
By Luke Hunt
The Pope treads carefully to avoid a diplomatic incident, even while focusing world attention on the Rohingya crisis.
December 05, 2017
The Complicated China-Vatican Relationship Moves Forward
By Charlotte Gao
Both sides express willingness to improve bilateral relations despite sporadic unfriendly gestures.
November 28, 2017
Does the New Myanmar-Bangladesh Rohingya Deal Really Matter?
By Luke Hunt
A closer look suggests that there is no shortage of reasons to be skeptical.
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