The Vatican Should Rethink Its Diplomatic Approach Toward Moscow and Beijing
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-3-2022
Abstract
The English philosopher Thomas Hobbes once observed of the papacy that it is not much more than “the ghost of the deceased Roman Empire, sitting crowned upon the grave thereof.” It has already survived that empire by centuries and will for many more because it negotiates with the larger powers in the interests of its constituents and mission. That skill of surviving, even flourishing, sometimes comes at a great cost. The Vatican’s current approach to Beijing and to Moscow provides a stark illustration of the limitations of diplomacy when it threatens to compromise mission.
Recommended Citation
Higgins, M.W. (2022, December 3). The Vatican should rethink its diplomatic approach toward Moscow and Bejing. The Globe and Mail. Retrieved from https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-the-vatican-should-rethink-its-diplomatic-approach-toward-moscow-and/
