Vatican

The Vatican is ready for full reconciliation with an ultra-conservative group, as long as it accepts a doctrinal document that spells out the key principles and criteria for the interpretation of the

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Vatican wishes Muslims

Dear Muslim friends, 1. The end of the month of Ramadan offers the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue a welcome occasion for sending you our most cordial wishes, hoping that the

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Eire, China and damage control

When I heard that the Vatican had recalled its ambassador to Ireland, I recalled the cry, “This means war!” in the Marx Brothers’ film Duck Soup and envisioned the Swiss Guard storming ashore

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Vatican recall of Ireland’s nuncio is a ‘big deal’

The Vatican’s recall of its special envoy to Ireland has been described as almost unprecedented over the past century. (Conor Spackman, BBC) Experts say only anti-religious tumult has previously

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