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May 4, 2017

Pope Francis meets Myanmar leader, launch diplomatic relations

Pope Francis exchanges gifts with Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of Myanmar, during a private audience at the Vatican May 4.

VATICAN CITY – Shortly after Pope Francis met privately with Myanmar's de facto leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, the Holy See and Myanmar announced they were establishing full diplomatic relations.

Published in International
August 29, 2016

Cardinal sees reason to hope for improved Vatican-Chinese relations

Pope Francis passes pilgrims waving China's national flag during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican May 18.

VATICAN CITY – Prayer and "healthy realism" are needed to ensure progress in Vatican-Chinese relations and, particularly, in promoting a situation in which all Chinese Catholics can feel both fully Catholic and fully Chinese, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

Published in International