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“State of the World”: Vatican diplomats engaging in global
Amongst the diplomats gathered in the Vatican’s Hall of the Benediction on Monday to receive the Pope’s greetings for the New Year, and listen to his “State of the World”…
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Pope calls for dialogue and trust to overcome Ukrainian crisis
In his New Year’s address to accredited Ambassadors to the Holy See, Pope Francis mentioned growing international tensions over Ukraine. As international talks get underway in Geneva, the Holy Father...
Christianity
More than a hundred clergy from Africa in the Russian Church
The Russian Orthodox Church has received more than a hundred clergy of the Patriarchate of Alexandria under its jurisdiction The Synod of the ROC at its meeting on December 29...
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Europe with the French Presidency of the Council of the EU
Statement by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with President Macron on the presentation of the programme of activities of the French Presidency of the Council of...
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Talk to each other, instead of withdrawing, Pope Francis says in his Christmas message
Pope Francis called on the people of the world and their leaders to talk to one another rather than taking uncompromising stands and distancing that has worsened during the COVID-19…
America
Pope at Urbi et Orbi: Christmas invites us to dialogue, unity, peace
By Vatican News staff writer Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas message followed by his "Urbi et Orbi" blessing (to the city and the world) to crowds of pilgrims gathered...
America
UNGA adopts Russian resolution to combat the glorification of Nazism
According to RIA Novosti, the resolution recommends countries to take appropriate concrete measures to prevent a revision of the results of World War II. On September 6, Russian Prosecutor General...
Europe
Plenary highlights: Sakharov Prize, digital policy, gender
Alexei Navalny was awarded the 2021 Sakharov Prize, MEPs voted on laws shaping the digital world, and pushed for gender equality in the last plenary of 2021.
Human Rights
Is Montenegro really abiding by EU standards in extradition cases?
In any extradition matter, the requesting state must deliver facts and evidence to support its reasonable suspicion of the perpetration of a crime. However, the Russian request concerning Rossi I…
Economy
Russia struck a preemptive blow with a crowbar, ahead of Europe
This week the Russian government decided to increase the export duty on ferrous scrap from 70 to 100 euros per tonne. The new rate will be in effect from January...