Russia and Vatican to establish full diplomatic relations
December 03, 2009
Russia and the Holy See have agreed to establish full diplomatic relations. The agreement was announced on December 3 after Pope Benedict XVI met with Russian President Dmitri Medvedev.
Since 1990, Russia has maintained a mission at the Vatican. That representation will now be upgraded to a fully accredited embassy, and an apostolic nunciature will be established in Moscow.
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Further information:
- Pope, Russia agree to upgrade diplomatic ties (AP)
- Russia establishes diplomatic relations with Vatican (RIA Novosti)
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Dec. 05, 2009 10:02 AM ET USA
Russia does nothing to benefit anything but Russia itself and a relationship with the Vatican is probably done to reduce strength of the Ukrainian Catholics, who have the same liturgy as Orthodox. This irritates Russia no end. Russia is a bully.
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Dec. 04, 2009 3:37 PM ET USA
Hope Vatican is aware anything Russia does with its Russian Orthodox Church and the VAtican is to advance the civil affairs of the Russian state.
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Dec. 03, 2009 6:53 PM ET USA
I am glad for that country and her people. Our Pope is on the mark and he deals with many countries with authority.They recognize the veiled 'Jesus' who speaks through him and I believe many hardened hearts can grasp Actual graces received by his (His) presence. I pray for Benedict daily. He has more to contend with, concerning the whole globe, than many leaders.
