Tag: international
Pope Francis, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI get COVID-19 vaccine
The Vatican, the world’s smallest state, began its vaccination program, prioritizing doctors, health workers, and the most vulnerable
Christian group hits Sri Lanka decision to cremate COVID-19 victims
Govt response ‘demonstrates lack of sensitivity’ to communities who consider burial rites integral to their religious customs
Review shows Australia made huge miscalculation on funds transfers, Vatican says
The joint Vatican-Australian review showed only US$7.35 million transited between 2014 and 2020, a fraction of the US$1.77 billion reported
Vatican starts COVID-19 vaccinations
Pope Francis said people should trust doctors and not refuse the vaccine unless they had good medical reasons
Pope Francis hits ‘inequalities’ in healthcare system amid pandemic
Pope Francis: “The current pandemic has exacerbated inequalities in our healthcare systems and exposed inefficiencies in the care of the sick”
Vatican issues guidelines for Ash Wednesday observance during pandemic
The Vatican noted that the health situation caused by the pandemic has forced changes even in the rituals and celebrations of the Church
Pakistani cardinal calls for peace in wake of attacks on religious...
Cardinal Joseph Coutts says it’s not enough just to pray, one must love one’s neighbor as oneself
Ex-North Korea diplomat says South’s anti-Pyongyang leaflet ban ‘great mistake’
During the daytime, North Koreans are shouting 'long live Kim Jong Un', but at night they all watch South Korean dramas and movies, he says
Cambodian govt critics on trial: ‘It’s absurd’
Upcoming court case is political theatre, the decision will be based on political considerations, one of those accused says
Pope Francis issues decree allowing more roles for women in Church
The Vatican stressed that the roles were “essentially distinct from the ordained ministry”