VATICAN Visit Of Vietnam's Prime Minister Welcomed As 'Important Step'
January 28, 2007 VATICAN CITY, JAN. 25, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI became the first Pope to receive a Communist Vietnamese leader in audience, in what the Holy See has described as "an important step" in establishing diplomatic relatio... read more.
Talk of Vatican "Indifference" Is Rejected Cardinal Discounts Allegations Regarding Efforts With Protestants
January 27, 2007 VATICAN CITY, JAN. 23, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Cardinal Walter Kasper says there is no basis to the allegations that Benedict XVI and the Holy See are indifferent to dialoguing with ecclesial communities that arose from the Refo... read more.
Vatican Ties With Vietnam Closer, Cardinal Says
January 24, 2007 HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, JAN. 24, 2007 (Zenit.org).- The establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Vatican could soon be a reality, says Cardinal Pham Minh Man.
The archbishop of Ho Chi Minh City m... read more.
ASIA/LAOS - Apostolic Vicariate of Paksé celebrates first priestly Ordination in 50 years
January 22, 2007 Paksé (Agenzia Fides) - The Catholic community of the Apostolic Vicariate of Paksé,
in Laos, had the joy of celebration the first local priestly ordination in 50 years.
On 30 December 2006 Fr Andrew Souksavath Nouane As... read more.