Articles on this issue "Holy See"

Heads of Roman Curia Provisionally Confirmed

Pope Says He Needs Time for Prayer and Dialogue

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The Vatican announced Friday in a simple statement that the heads and members of the dicasteries of the Roman Curia have been provisionally confirmed. At the beginning of the "sede vacante," …

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Here is the text of the Joint Communique regarding the Working Commission between the Holy See and the State of Israel which was held yesterday in Jerusalem. * * * The Bilateral Permanent …

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Holy See-Israeli Commission Meet in Jerusalem

Bilateral Negotiations Take Place in 'Thoughtful and Constructive Atmosphere'

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The Bilateral Permanent Working Commission between the Holy See and the State of Israel held a plenary meeting in Jerusalem yesterday. The meeting took place to continue negotiations pursuant …

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Monsignor Balestreros Briefing on Moneyval Report

"Compliance and effective implementation are indeed what render moral commitments concrete"

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Here is the translation of Monsignor Ettore Balestrero’s briefing to journalists concerning the Moneyval Report released in early July. As the Head of Delegation of the Holy See to the Plenary …

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Moneyval Adopts Holy See Report

Plenary Meeting by Financial Council Concludes

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According to a communique released yesterday by the Vatican press office, the Holy See is taking part in the plenary meeting of Moneyval – a council responsible for evaluating European member …

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Vatican Will Continue Investigating Theft of Private Documents

Popes Personal Assistant is Willing to Collaborate With Authorities

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In a press conference, Father Federico Lombardi, SJ, director of the Vatican Press Office specified that for the moment no others are being investigated in connection to the theft of private …

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Pope Benedict XVI Saddened Over Massacre in Houla

Urges Cooperation from International Community to End Violence in Syria

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The Holy See today condemned the recent massacre in the Syrian town of Houla which resulted in the deaths of more than 100 people including 49 children. Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, …

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Holy See-Israel Panel Bump Up Plenary to April

Ahead of Possible Papal Visit to Nation in May

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After 15 years, negotiations between the Holy See and Israel are picking up steam just as a possible visit of Benedict XVI to the Holy Land appears to be just months away. A statement released …

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Holy See and Botswana Establish Relations

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The Holy See and Botswana have established diplomatic relations, bringing the number of nations with which the Holy See has relations to 173. The official establishment ceremony took place …

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Nearly Half a Million Visit Holy See Water Expo

Zaragoza Event Ends After 93 Days of Activity

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Nearly a half million visitors passed through the Holy See's pavilion at the international exposition on "Water and Sustainable Development" that closed this week in Spain. The Expo Zaragoza …

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Pope Mentions Priestly Secret to Success

Urges Future Priest-Diplomats to Foster Union With Christ

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There is a secret to success for priests, says Benedict XVI, and it is union with Christ. The Pope affirmed this today when he received in audience students from the Pontifical Ecclesiastical …

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Observer to Council of Europe Named

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Benedict XVI named Monsignor Aldo Giordano, the secretary of the Council of European Bishops' Conferences, as the permanent observer of the Holy See to the Council of Europe. Monsignor …

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Holy See to Join Water Expo in Spain

Booth to Offer Reflection on Human and Divine Elements

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The Holy See will participate in an international expo on "Water and Sustainable Development" with a booth offering a reflection on the divine and human dimensions of water. This was announced …

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Holy See Signs Agreement With Andorra

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The Holy See signed an agreement with Andorra, further consolidating its collaboration with the tiny European nation. The Holy See and Andorra signed today the note that "further consolidates …

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Holy See: Planet Is Everyone's Responsibility

Archbishop Notes Pontiff's Efforts on Behalf of Environment

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Benedict XVI's personal commitment to safeguarding the planet, shown in part by his numerous public appeals, has inspired a change in lifestyles in favor of the environment, the Holy See …

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