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October 12, 2026

The Holy See’s soft power: papacy as global conscience

Shreya Nautiyal The Holy See has no army, no intelligence service and no counterterrorism capability. Yet, Shreya Nautiyal argues, Pope Leo XIV’s recent interventions in Nigeria and his push for stronger Christian–Muslim relations show how moral diplomacy can support preventive security and build social cohesion, even if it can’t replace traditional state tools Read more

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