Cardinal Parolin offers best wishes to Trump on election victory

Cardinal Parolin offers best wishes to Trump on election victory

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event at the Gregorian University, the Cardinal Secretary of State expressed his hope that US President-elect Trump will govern wisely, “because that is the main virtue of leaders according to the Bible.” By Christopher Wells Following the US presidential elections, Holy See Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro…

Venezuelan Bishops urge transparency over electoral results

Venezuelan Bishops urge transparency over electoral results

Vatican news Amid widespread unrest, the Venezuelan Episcopal Conference said it joins its voice to “all those inside and outside Venezuela who demand the verification of the results of the vote.” By Joseph Tulloch Protests have broken out across Venezuela following a dispute over elections held on Sunday. The national electoral authority declared incumbent President…

Pope and Slovakian President discuss war in Ukraine

Pope and Slovakian President discuss war in Ukraine

Vatican news Pope Francis receives the President of the Republic of Slovakia in audience at the Vatican. By Vatican News Pope Francis received Zuzana Čaputová, President of the Slovak Republic, and her entourage in audience on Saturday. President Čaputová then met with Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, accompanied by Rev. Mgr. Mirosław Wachowski, Undersecretary…