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Commemorating Cardinal Consalvi: 200 years of restored relations between Great Britain and the Holy See

January 30, 2024

Last week saw the bicentenary of the death of Cardinal Ercole Consalvi, who died on 24 January 1824. Brilliant, erudite and Anglophile, Consalvi was Secretary of State to Pius VII for over 20 years – there was a gap in the middle when Pius was abducted and carried off to Paris by Napoleon – and Papal Plenipotentiary at the Congress

Vatican diplomat also wanted in Canada on child pornography charges

October 01, 2017

US Department of State notified Vatican of 'possible violation' of laws in August

Vatican supports new elections to solve Venezuela crisis

June 15, 2017

Cardinal Pietro Parolin spelt out the Holy See's position in a letter to former heads of state

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May 22, 2017

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Prince Charles is following the Queen’s example by strengthening ties with the Vatican

April 03, 2017

Prince Charles will meet Pope Francis in Rome this week

The Pope’s example in tackling anti-Semitism is a model for all leaders

March 28, 2017

Work to reach out to communities and confront anti-Semitic mindsets should not be underestimated

China and the Vatican have reached an agreement on bishops, says cardinal

February 09, 2017

Cardinal John Tong says the deal will end a 'crisis of division' between official and underground churches

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February 09, 2017

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