Tag: Vatican
Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95
Former Pope Benedict XVI died on Saturday, December 31, at the age of 95, the Holy See confirmed in a statement. He was elected as [Read More…]
Pope Francis to visit Thailand as pilgrim of peace in November
His Excellency Paul Tschang In-Nam, the archbishop of Thailand, and His Eminence Cardinal Francis-Xavier Kriengsak Kovithavanij, president of the Bishops’ Conference of Thailand, officially announced [Read More…]
China and the Vatican Strike Historic Deal on Catholic Bishops
After more than 60 years of uncertainty regarding Catholic clergy members operating in China, the Vatican announced an historic accord, recognizing those bishops appointed by [Read More…]
Malaysian Catholic Leaders Welcome Country’s Opening of Embassy at Vatican
Catholic leaders in Muslim-dominated Malaysia are rejoicing at the opening of their country’s first embassy at the Vatican – a move touted by their government [Read More…]
Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra meets the Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY, Sept 12 – Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra had an audience with Pope Francis here yesterday – the first Thai political leader to [Read More…]
Yingluck Shinawatra visits Switzerland, Italy, Vatican, Montenegro
BANGKOK, Aug 7 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra will officially visit Switzerland, Italy, the Vatican and Montenegro from September 8-15 to strengthen trade and investment. [Read More…]