#Diplomacy

Iran-US war, Trump between ultimatums and markets: oil, Hormuz and the dollar at the centre of the US strategy

Contradictory ultimatums, military pressure and diplomatic moves reveal a US strategy marked by uncertainty and closely tied to financial market…

US–Israel attack on Iran. Bishop Martinelli: “There is fear and concern in the Gulf; the path remains dialogue”. Churches in prayer

Following the joint US–Israel attack on Iran and Tehran’s response, which also struck several Gulf countries, Bishop Paolo Martinelli, Apostolic…

Iran after Khamenei’s death. Mr Maggiolini (Catholic University): “In the Middle East, deterrence is no longer sufficient”

Following the death of Ali Khamenei, Iran has entered a phase of transition which, according to Paolo Maggiolini (Catholic University),…

Archbishop Gallagher: “A change of course is needed for peace. The Holy See is the critical conscience of the global system”

On the occasion of the World Day of Peace, Archbishop Gallagher offers a geopolitical assessment at the start of 2026.…

A fragile and declining Europe in Trump’s U.S. strategy. Mr Possieri: “A political soul is needed to respond”

The new United States National Security Strategy portrays a weak Europe, marked by economic decline, migratory pressure and an identity…

Cardinal Pizzaballa: “The deal strengthens hopes of peace”

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, hailed the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel as “good news” and…

Plan for Gaza, without Gaza, not with Gaza

The 20-point proposal announced by Trump and Netanyahu envisages the demilitarisation of Gaza, the release of all Israeli hostages, the…

United Nations seek peace and credibility. Baerbock: “We can be better together”

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict tops the agenda at the opening of the 80th UN General Assembly. Macron announced France’s official recognition…

Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Vereshchuk to Cardinal Zuppi: “I invite the Pope to visit Kyiv.” “Regarding prisoners, we have faith in the Holy See”

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk met with Cardinal Zuppi in Rome. She was accompanied by a delegation of 30…

Vignarca (Peace and Disarmament Network): “The biggest danger is to reduce the scope for diplomacy and international law”

Francesco Vignarca criticises NATO members’ decision to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, calling it “a fear-driven…

Leo XIV: Council of Europe Secretary-General Berset received yesterday. “Shared vision reaffirmed of international order rooted in dignity, rights and justice”