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Notre Dame de Namur University President Beth Martin Meets Pope Leo XIV During Vatican Audience with U.S. Catholic Higher Education Leaders
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Belmont, CA, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) announced that President Beth Martin, Ph.D., participated in a delegation of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU) that met with His...
Pope Leo Names First Lay Woman to Head Vatican Media Dicastery
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(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV has appointed Mexican media executive Maria Montserrat Alvarado as prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication — making her the first non-religious woman ever to lead a dicastery of the Roman Catholic Church, the...
Pope Leo Names Laywoman to Head Vatican Communications Dicastery
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(MENAFN) Pope Leo has selected Mexican media executive Maria Montserrat Alvarado to lead the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, marking the first time a non-religious woman has been appointed to head a dicastery within the Roman Catholic...
As Global Leaders Call for Human-Centered AI, Vera Says the Missing Variable Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight
EIN Presswire
From the Vatican to Silicon Valley, a growing consensus is emerging: technology alone will not determine the future.
Turkey, Vatican Highlight Cooperation on Peace, Humanitarian Efforts
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(MENAFN) Türkiye and the Vatican share overlapping views on peace initiatives and humanitarian engagement, with both sides’ efforts complementing each other on key global issues, according to Turkish Ambassador to the Holy See Fahrettin Altun....
Prince Hassan Concludes Vatican, Rome Visit Focused on Dialogue, Cooperation
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(MENAFN) HRH Prince Hassan, accompanied by HRH Princess Sarvath El Hassan, has concluded a multi-day visit to Rome and the Vatican City focused on interfaith dialogue, diplomacy, and international cooperation.
Long-Haul USA-to-India Travelers Turning European Layovers Into Holiday Experiences
EIN Presswire
Explore Europe on your way to India from the USA with exciting holiday packages, iconic attractions, safaris, and memorable stopovers.
Rubio Visits Rome for Vatican, Italian Meetings
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(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Rome on Thursday for a series of meetings with Vatican officials and Italian leaders as part of a broader diplomatic trip.
Rubio to Visit Italy, Vatican as Diplomatic Strains Grow
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(MENAFN) Marco Rubio is set to travel to Italy and the Vatican from May 6 to 8, in a diplomatic visit taking place amid growing strains between Washington, Rome, and the Vatican, according to reports.
Pope Leo XIV to Host US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at Vatican Meeting
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(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV is expected to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican next week, according to reports, in what would be a significant diplomatic engagement between the Holy See and Washington.
Vatican Rejects Claim of Tense Meeting With US Official
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(MENAFN) Vatican City has denied media reports alleging that a January meeting between a senior US defense official and a Vatican representative became confrontational over remarks made by Pope Leo XIV. In an official statement, Vatican...
Vatican Urges US and Israel to Halt Ongoing Mideast War
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(MENAFN) A senior Vatican official on Wednesday urged the United States and Israel to bring an end to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin told reporters that he would advise US President...
Vatican Urges US, Israel to Halt Middle East Conflict
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(MENAFN) A senior Vatican official on Wednesday urged the United States and Israel to bring the ongoing Middle East conflict to an end. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin told reporters that he plans to tell US President Donald...
Trump Slams Pope Leo XIV, Questions Vatican’s Motives in Choosing Him
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(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has reportedly issued a strong and unusual attack on Pope Leo XIV, accusing him of being “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy,” while also suggesting the pontiff’s election was influenced by the...
US-Vatican Tensions Rise After Confrontational Pentagon Message
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(MENAFN) Relations between the United States and the Catholic Church have grown tense since January, following a confrontational message delivered by senior US defense officials to a Vatican representative.
Vatican Opts Out of U.S.-Led Board of Peace
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(MENAFN) The Vatican has formally declined to join the Board of Peace, a US-led international body established to oversee post-conflict reconstruction in Gaza and promote broader global stability, citing deep reservations about the organization's...
Vatican Declines Participation in US-Led Board of Peace
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(MENAFN) The Vatican has announced that it will not take part in the Board of Peace, a US-led international initiative focused on post-conflict reconstruction in Gaza and broader global stability, as stated by reports.
Veteran Vatican Diplomat Named as New Ambassador to US
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(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV has designated an experienced Vatican diplomat as the Holy See’s incoming ambassador to the United States, a role regarded as one of the most important diplomatic positions for the Vatican, according to media accounts on...
Fahrettin Altun Appointed Turkish Ambassador to Vatican
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(MENAFN) Fahrettin Altun, previously head of the Presidency’s Communications Directorate and chair of the Human Rights and Equality Institution of Türkiye (TIHEK), has been appointed as ambassador to the Holy See, according to reports.
MiTA Services Pte Ltd, Singapore Company Registration Number UEN-200921674D, is Not in Business
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On 30-Oct-2025, the “Office of the H.E. President of India” wrote an email to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (Cc to Dr. Madhab) to look into the matter DC, DC, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- MiTA Services Pte Ltd...
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