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Pope Francis
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.
A New Chapter in Myanmar-Vatican Relations
By Jonathan T. Chow
The restoration of diplomatic ties comes with Pope Francis' offer to help with peacebuilding in Myanmar.
China and the Vatican Are a Step Closer to Mending Ties
By Cal Wong
According to a Hong Kong bishop, China and the Holy See have a solution to the major issue keeping them apart.
Making East Asia Summits Meaningful
By Emanuel Pastreich
Taking the events out of their diplomatic straitjackets could produce unexpected opportunities.
China and the Pope: It's Complicated
By Bochen Han
Xi Jinping's visit to the US overlapped with Pope Francis' trip. Will the two ever actually meet?
Will China Ever Embrace Pope Francis?
By David Volodzko
Can China and the Vatican ever reach mutual understanding?
Pope Francis Begins Asia Tour in Sri Lanka
By Ankit Panda
Pope Francis began his 2015 Asia tour with a visit to Sri Lanka.
Praying for a Pope and a Dose of Common Sense
By Luke Hunt
Will the pontiff be able to sway the notoriously conservative Philippine Catholic Church?
The Pope's Pivot to Asia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Why Southeast Asia is featuring prominently in the Catholic Church’s agenda.
Rethinking the Pope’s Sri Lanka Visit
By Taylor Dibbert
Would a papal visit so soon after the election be such a bad thing?
ASEAN Finds Its Voice on Islamic State
By Luke Hunt
The bloc has finally broken its silence. Can it now contribute to the fight against the terrorist outfit?
Pope Francis: Modest Diplomatic Gains in Asia
By Steve Finch
The diplomatic breakthroughs were small but steady during the pope's first visit to the region.