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Global Crises

Pope Francis was often mocked for railing against current wars

From Gaza to Ukraine, the Pontiff was consistent in his pursuit of peace, which drew fire from certain sectors

Pope Francis' legacy of inter-faith diplomacy
Global Crises

Pope Francis' legacy of inter-faith diplomacy

After similar outreach to Sunnis, the pontiff's 2021 meeting with Shia's Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani transcended boundaries and fostered co-existence

With China, the Pope isn't just virtue signaling
Asia-Pacific

With China, the Pope isn't just virtue signaling

The Vatican is wielding diplomacy now in the toughest of places. What's next?

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Europe

When God’s diplomat meets a hellish war

The Pope has faced a ton of criticism for his stances toward Ukraine. But could his neutral approach help end the brutal conflict?