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Pope Francis
Vatican Makes Fresh Overture to China, Reaffirms That Catholic Church Is No Threat to Sovereignty
By Nicole Winfield
The Vatican hosted the head of China’s bishops conference for an unprecedented, high-level commemoration of a 1924 meeting in Shanghai.
Why Is Pope Francis Visiting Mongolia?
By Michel Chambon
Despite the distance and his declining health, Pope Francis is giving priority to Mongolia. There are three main reasons for that.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beijing: ‘China and Vatican Have Been in Effective Contacts’
By Charlotte Gao
Pope Francis expresses high optimism for improving bilateral ties in an interview.
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?
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.
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