Viet Nam

Holy See announces progress in bilateral relations with Viet Nam

A Holy See Press Office statement says a meeting of the Viet Nam - Holy See Joint Working Group in the Vatican to promote bilateral relations took place on Friday in an atmosphere of friendship, trust and mutual respect.

Caritas Vietnam: Protecting future generations from human trafficking

As Vietnam is one of the countries with the highest number of social media users, Caritas is trying to prevent further cases by offering guidance to young people in the dioceses.

Pope Leo XIV receives Vice-President of Vietnam

After an audience with Pope Leo XIV, the Vice-President of Vietnam meets with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations.

Pope Francis prays for typhoon victims in Vietnam

Pope Francis sends his condolences to the victims of Typhoon Yagi that struck Vietnam, killing over 200 people.

Pope Francis mourns former President of Vietnam

Pope Francis sends a message of condolences and prayers for the death of the former President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Nguyễn Phú Trọng, the General Secretary of the Communist Party.

Holy See: The Vietnamese Church’s freedom is for the good of society

A statement on the meeting of the Viet Nam-Holy See Joint Working Group reaffirms good bilateral relations between the parties and highlights how the Catholic community in the South East Asian country continues to be inspired by the Magisterium of the Church.

Archbishop Gallagher meets Vietnam’s Prime Minister in Hanoi

The Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations is in Vietnam until 14 April. During the visit he has held cordial talks with the Prime Minister and other government officials. Meetings with the Vietnamese Catholic community are scheduled in Hanoi, Hue, and Ho Chi Minh City.

Archbishop Gallagher makes 6-day visit to Vietnam

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States, embarks on a diplomatic visit to Vietnam, which will include meetings with the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister and encounters with the local Church.

Archbishop Gallagher discusses Pope's meeting with Vietnamese delegation

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States, comments on Pope Francis' audience with a delegation of Vietnamese political representatives, and says the Pope would like to visit the Asian nation.

Vietnam has officially invited Pope Francis

Vietnamese President Võ Văn Thưởng wrote to the pontiff inviting him to visit the country.

Archbishop Zalewski appointed resident papal representative in Vietnam

Archbishop Zalewski, 60 years old, from Poland, also nuncio to Singapore, is apointed resident papal representative in Vietnam. Last July, during the visit of President Vo Van Thuong of Vietnam to the Vatican, an agreement on the status of the resident papal representative was reached.

Cardinal Parolin: Holy See-Vietnam agreement represents new beginning

Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin comments on the institution of a Pontifical Resident Representative in Vietnam, affirming both parties' intention to continue to work together 'under the sign of mutual respect and mutual trust.'

Holy See and Viet Nam advance bilateral relations

A communiqué released by the Holy See Press Office announces that the Holy See and Viet Nam have reached a definitive agreement for the Vatican to have a Resident Papal Representative in Hanoi.

Viet Nam – Holy See Joint Working Group meets at the Vatican

Delegations from the Holy See and Viet Nam had a “broad and deep exchange of view on Viet Nam – Holy See relations, including issues related to the Catholic Church in Viet Nam,” according to a press release on the 10th Meeting of the Viet Nam – Holy See Joint Working Group, which took place on Friday.

Vietnam diocese buries 700 aborted fetuses

Burials in Xuan Loc diocese were to 'apologize to unborn babies for the pain and suffering they endured'

Taiwan and Vietnam row over disputed island in South China Sea

Part of the Spratlys, Taiping Island is claimed by both countries, as well as mainland China and the Philippines. Vietnam is irked by Taiwan’s live-fire drill in waters around the island. Vietnam usually clashes with mainland China over sovereign rights in the South China Sea.

Holy See and Vietnam consolidate good and fruitful relations

In a meeting in Hanoi this week the Vietnam – Holy See Joint Working Group consolidated the relations between the two States and agreed to continue to strengthen fruitful dialogue and mutual trust.

Jesuit Social Apostolate Office’s Emergency Food Program Helps the Poor in Saigon

Hochiminh City, one of Vietnam’s biggest cities, was hit by a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections in the late April. The city recorded 166 local transmitted cases, the highest daily total since on Monday 21 June 2021, the highest daily total since the start of the outbreak.

Vietnamese diocese blessed with 34 new priests

As Vietnam battles its worst surge in the Covid-19 pandemic, Vinh Diocese has been blessed with an abundance of priestly vocations, many of whom will be serving in other territories of the nation.

Card. Bo: “Killing must stop at once” in Myanmar

Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon on Sunday raised his voice once more against brutal force and killing by Myanmar's security forces as the country saw its bloodiest day to date with 38 dead.

Vietnamese sisters assisting people with Hansen’s disease

Religious sisters in Vietnam refuse to give up their mission of helping people afflicted by Hansen's disease (also known as leprosy), despite the closure of a leprosarium in 2012 to make way for a seaside resort.

Caritas Vietnam assisting storm and flood victims

In a little over a month, Vietnam's central region has been battered by 7 tropical storms and typhoons, causing widespread floods and landslides that killed more than 200 people.

Hmong Catholics keep faith in Vietnam despite hardship

Ethnic group passes down religious beliefs to younger generations amid restrictions and absence of priests

Visitors from 40 countries can now apply for e-visas for Vietnam

A two-year pilot program effective from February 1 allows visitors from 40 countries to apply and receive Vietnamese visas via the Internet.

Tens of thousands attend charity event to support children with cancer in Vietnam

A series of activities were also featured at the event, including music performances, paper sunflower making, handmade sunflower sales, exhibitions of paintings drawn by child cancer patients, fundraising flea markets, and many more.

Homélie a la Messe Chrismale 2015

Aux prêtres, religieux et religieuses, aux séminaristes et à tous les laïcs et laïques, 1. Très chers frères et sœurs, aujourd'hui, nous sommes réunis assez nombreux à la cathédrale de l'archidiocèse pour célébrer la messe chrismale, nous rappelant les uns aux autres la poursuite de la mission rédemptrice ...

Overseas Vietnamese celebrate Tet at home