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Pope’s Asia visit draws attention to Holy See’s delicate China diplomacy

A worshipper waves the flag of China as Pope Francis leaves following the weekly general audience on June 12, 2019, at St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. / Credit: FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images CNA Newsroom, Sep 16, 2024 / 12:40...

New museum in Philippines honors Cardinal Jaime Sin, a ‘voice’ against corruption

Cardinal Jaime Sin hosted both of Pope John Paul II’s visits to the Philippines in 1981 and 1995. / Credit: © Ryansean071/Wikimedia Commons CNA Staff, Sep 14, 2024 / 06:00 am (CNA). An archdiocese in the Philippines opened a museum this month...

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