The statementsDialogue, not a blessing. The Vatican’s approach to RussiaThe Holy See is calling for negotiations that also involve Moscow. What’s new in that? The words of Monsignor Paul Richard GallagherbyMatteo Matzuzzi1 SEP 26
WAR IN UKRAINELavrov attempts to win the Vatican over to his side, but his ploy backfiresAfter five years, Monsignor Paul Richard Gallagher returns to Moscow. The Russian side emphasises the good relations, but the Vatican envoy gives the Foreign Minister the cold shoulder: “Let me be clear: this war must end”byMatteo Matzuzzi26 AUG 26
EditorialsThe Vatican at Lavrov’s tableFor the first time since 2021, a senior papal official is travelling to MoscowbyRedazione24 AUG 26
WAR AND PEACEAmidst drones and commemorations, the Vatican reaffirms its full support for KyivThe third-highest-ranking member of the Curia travels to Ukraine and meets Zelensky. Support for the country’s bid to join the European Union has been confirmed. The problem, as always, is RussiabyMatteo Matzuzzi21 JUL 26
