Leo XIV, three diplomatic messages from his trip to France
Leo XIV’s trip to France, from September 25 to 28, sparked widespread resonance. The 800,000 people who gathered for Mass in the Place de la Concorde , a symbolic site…
What is the impact of the note “A Path of Hope” on international relations?
A rejection of anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and any form of religious discrimination. The possibility of forging a common path, preserving mutual differences and—why not?—highlighting unequal treatment. A worldview that does not…
Twenty-five years ago, on September 11th. What was the Holy See’s diplomatic line, and what does it teach us today?
Twenty-five years have passed since September 11, 2001, the tragic attack on the Twin Towers in New York, which in some ways redefined our perception of the international landscape. Redefined,…
Between Spain and France, Leo XIV’s travels in the heart of Europe
What remains of Leo XIV’s trip to Spain? And how will this journey influence his next trip to France? After Leo XIV’s important visit to Spain, and as another stop…
Magnifica Humanitas: Diplomatic Guidelines
For years, Holy See diplomacy has focused on artificial intelligence at multiple levels, already anticipating its future. Because when the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace warned about the augmented…
Leo XIV, what could be his speech to the European Parliament?
It’s no secret that Leo XIV has been invited to speak at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Leo XIV is inclined to accept the invitation, and the trip could take…
Leo XIV in Africa: A Review of His Diplomatic Speeches
Four diplomatic speeches, four carefully crafted, precise messages, addressed to the communities he was visiting, but also a message to the universal Church. Leo XIV has just returned from a…
“Incentivizing Freedom: Building a global accountability architecture through business, policy and collaborative reform”
How can religious freedom fighters navigate through the troubled sea of armed conflicts, transnational violent acts, and multilateral architecture to fight for religious freedom? What are the concerns of the…
Slovakia and the Holy See: 25 Years of Basic Agreement, a common view for the future?
Twenty-five years ago, the Basic Concordat between Slovakia and the Holy See came into force , and to mark the occasion, Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar invited Vatican Minister for…
Slovakia: Churches launch petition against school law changes
The Popular initiative “Not like this” (Takto Nie!) was launched in Slovakia at the end of 2025. The initiative opposes a proposed government amendment to the school law. According to…