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Pope Francis
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.
Pope Francis Meets Korean ‘Comfort Women’
By Shannon Tiezzi
On his last day in South Korea, the pope greeted Korean "comfort women."
Can China and the Holy See Overcome Their Differences?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Can China and the Vatican come to a compromise that allows for formal diplomatic relations?
VJ Day in China
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, more Snowden revelations, a Central Asia-focused military drill, and Pope Francis' message to China. Friday links
North Korea Snubs Pope Francis
By Kelwin Choi
Pope Francis' offer for North Korean citizens to attend a peace and reconciliation mass was turned down.
Pope Francis' China Challenge
By Justin McDonnell
China and the Vatican don't have the best of historical relationships. Could Pope Francis change that?