Catholicism in Asia

China, Taiwan, and Core of Vatican Diplomacy 

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China, Taiwan, and Core of Vatican Diplomacy 

After the 2024 presidential election in Taiwan, Nauru immediately severed ties with Taipei and resumed diplomatic relations with Beijing. Lionel Aingimea, Nauru’s minister of foreign affairs and trade, told CCTV reporters that breaking off ties with Taiwan will bring new opportunities for Nauru’s development. Following Nauru’s diplomatic switch, Taiwan is left with only 12 diplomatic … Read more

Pope Francis’ Visit Underscores Mongolia’s Religious Freedom 

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Pope Francis’ Visit Underscores Mongolia’s Religious Freedom 

Advertisement Pope Francis became the first head of the Vatican to ever visit Mongolia at the invitation of the Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa. The Pope’s visit to Mongolia from August 31 to September 4 marked an extraordinary milestone for Vatican-Ulaanbaatar diplomatic relations, but also shone a spotlight on Mongolia’s religious freedom.  Pope Francis’ arrival in … Read more