The election of Pope Leo XIV: Geopolitics of the papacy
In a world teetering between authoritarianism and apathy, the new pope has a choice – challenge injustice or repeat the mistakes of silence…
Europe’s micronations between history and diplomacy
Journey to the continent's smallest sovereign states: between centuries-old monarchies, thousand-year-old republics and delicate balances…
Pope Leo XIV the first US pope
From Illinois to the Papal Throne: Robert Francis Prevost, an Augustinian, missionary and theologian, is the 267th Pope of the Catholic…
Vatican geopolitics
The Church’s global influence will dwindle unless a new Catholic wave reverses current trends.
Switzerland and the Holy See: a century of diplomatic relations
Visit of Cardinal Pietro Parolin on the anniversary of the resumption of Bern-Vatican ties and joint declaration to promote peace
Bern will strengthen diplomatic relations with the Holy See
The Swiss Confederation will establish an embassy for the Vatican City State, which will also deal in Rome with Malta and San Marino
Federal Council: no derogations for Swiss Guards
The Government is opposed to House Initiative 19.429 to exempt from military tax for the duration of service in Vatican City