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VNA Sunday, December 24, 2023 15:59 Hanoi (VNA) – Archbishop Marek Zalewski has been appointed by Pope Francis as the first Resident Papal Representative in Vietnam, the Holy See announced on December 23. Archbishop Marek Zalewski has been appointed as Resident Papal Representative in Vietnam. (Photo: Vietnam Episcopal Council) The archbishop, entering the diplomatic service of the Holy See…
"The coming of the Catholic Church to Nagaland has had a huge positive impact on the state and its contributions extend far beyond mere spirituality, reaching into the very fabric of our society,” stated Governor of Nagaland, La Ganesan on Saturday evenin
While falling short of formal diplomatic relations, the agreement is a significant step forward and reflects a trend of rapprochement in recent years.
"... in our faith we have met somebody who loves us and has given his life for us. And this encounter creates a new dynamism in our life which will change us and the world." "... in our faith we have met somebody who loves us and has given his life for us. And this encounter creates a new dynamism in our life which will change us and the world."
The Vatican and Vietnam are due to take a major step towards improving their long strained relations by finalising a deal in which Hanoi will allow the Holy See to have a resident representative in the communist-run country, sources say. The deal will likely be announced during a visit to the Vatican later this month by Vietnamese President President Vo Van Thuong, according to a senior Vatican official and a Hanoi-based diplomat familiar with the matter. "We are hoping that this will mark a turning point," the senior Vatican official told Reuters.