The Holy See Press Office confirms a telephone call between Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, whom Pope Francis has sent on a peace mission to kyiv, Moscow, Washington and Beijing in 2023, and Li Hui, Beijing’s delegate for Eurasian affairs. By Vatican News The Holy See Press Office confirmed on Thursday that yesterday morning, Wednesday, August 14,…
On the sidelines of an event at the Italian Senate dedicated to the restoration of peace, Cardinal Parolin comments on the High Level Conference for Peace in Ukraine which was held this weekend. By Salvatore Cernuzio Addressing world leaders gathered for a high-level conference for peace in Ukraine, the Vatican Secretary of State reiterates the…
Addressing world leaders gathered for a high-level conference for peace in Ukraine, the Vatican Secretary of State reiterates the Pope's message that the only means capable of achieving a true, stable and just peace is dialogue between all parties involved. By Linda Bordoni Speaking at the final plenary session of the High Level Conference for…
Vatican news US President Joe Biden announced that Western Group of Seven (G7) economies have agreed to use frozen Russian state assets to provide tens of billions in aid to war-torn Ukraine. This announcement comes as fighting continues on the battlefields. By Stefan J. Bos US President Joe Biden said he and other G7 leaders…
Vatican news Pope Francis offers prayers for the victims of Friday's terrorist attack on a concert hall in the Russian capital Moscow and calls on everyone to pray for “martyred Ukraine” as the country faces heavy Russian bombing of its critical infrastructure. By Devin Watkins “I assure my prayers for the victims of the despicable…
Following Pope Francis' interview on the war in Ukraine on Swiss Radio Television, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin addresses the issue with the Italian newspaper “Corriere della Sera”, saying there is a risk of escalation nuclear. By Vatican News We publish the full text of the interview granted to Gian Guido Vecchi by Cardinal…