Vatican, China Launch Joint Art Shows
As a gesture of openness, cooperation and “cultural diplomacy”, the Vatican Museums have organised two joint art exhibitions with China.
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Vatican: Respect, Don’t Just Tolerate Different Religions
Peace and harmony will not result from members of different religions simply tolerating each other; respect and appreciation of customs and cultural diversity is required
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Keeping the Garden Green: Vatican uses Essential Oils on Outdoor Art
The Vatican Museums and the Vatican City governor’s office – which includes the gardeners – are involved in a five-year project to develop ecologically friendly cleaning agents and techniques to clean, restore and maintain the 570 works of art on display outside. Those works include fountains, statues and stone plaques.
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Catholics in the Pew Also Hold the Key to Nuclear Disarmament
Continuing education by the Catholic Church about the danger nuclear weapons pose is needed if the goal of total nuclear
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The Terrorist Threat and Immigration Debate
The Vatican obviously is concerned about terrorist threats, “especially for the senseless hatred” it represents, and will continue to remain vigilant, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state.
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When the Vatican Met With Putin
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the secretary of state, visited Moscow and met with the patriarch and Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as with leaders of Russia’s Catholic community.
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Vatican Confirms Pope’s visit to Myanmar and Bangladesh in late November
A day after appealing for an end the violent persecution of the Rohingya people, a Muslim minority in Myanmar, the Vatican announced Pope Francis will visit the country in late November.
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Vatican to Visit Russian Church
A Russian church leader has urged the Vatican’s secretary of state to use his upcoming Moscow visit to tackle “practical
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Trial begins for ex-Vatican officials accused of stealing hospital funds
Two former top Vatican hospital officials appeared before a Vatican court for a pretrial hearing on allegations of embezzlement. Giuseppe
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