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Vietnam seeks practical roadmap for revised Law on Belief and Religion

Vietnam's revised Law on Belief and Religion will only achieve its intended impact if supported by clear and practical implementation guidelines, officials and legal experts said during a consultation workshop in Hanoi on July 9.

Vietnam refines religion law through selective global lessons

As religious life becomes more diverse, Vietnam's revised Law on Belief and Religion seeks to strengthen legal certainty while protecting freedom of belief and religion.

Cao Dai ceremony reflects unity and community service in Vietnam

A traditional Cao Dai ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City marked the consolidation of the church's local organization following administrative restructuring while reaffirming its commitment to community service.

Hoa Hao Buddhism marks founding anniversary in Ho Chi Minh City

Hoa Hao Buddhists in Ho Chi Minh City marked the religion's founding anniversary with a ceremony highlighting humanitarian work, interfaith dialogue and national unity.

Vietnam hosts its first-ever beatification Mass in Catholic history

The beatification Mass for Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep was held in a solemn atmosphere on the morning of July 2 at the Tac Say Pilgrimage Center in Ca Mau Province.

Tac Say offers Vietnam's clearest answer on religious freedom

Amid one-sided assessments of religious freedom in Vietnam, the Beatification Mass for Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep at Tac Say Church, attended by a senior representative of the Holy See, offers the most convincing answer.

Massive brass ensemble prepares for Vietnam's historic Beatification Mass

A nearly 700-member brass band has completed preparations for the Beatification Mass of Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep, adding a solemn musical dimension to one of the most significant events in the history of the Catholic Church in Vietnam.

Pilgrims arrive in Tac Say ahead of Vietnam's first beatification rite

Tens of thousands of pilgrims have gathered at Tac Say in southern Vietnam ahead of the beatification ceremony for Father Francis Xavier P

Building trust for a lasting Vietnam–Vatican partnership

Vietnam and the Vatican continue to strengthen relations through dialogue and mutual respect, creating favorable conditions for Vietnam's Catholic community to practice their faith while contributing to national development.

Pope's special envoy arrives in VN for Father Truong Buu Diep's beatification

Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle will visit Vietnam from June 30 to July 4 to preside over the beatification of Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep in the Diocese of Can Tho.

How Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep's Beatification Mass will unfold

The Beatification Mass for Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep will last about two hours on July 2, marking a historic milestone in the nearly 500-year history of the Catholic Church in Vietnam.

Tac Say beatification highlights Vietnam's spirit of harmony

Vietnam is set to host its first-ever Catholic beatification ceremony, with church leaders calling it a powerful symbol of national unity, religious harmony and hope for the future.

Tac Say Church readies for Vietnam's first Beatification ceremony

As Vietnam's first Beatification ceremony approaches, Tac Say Church has become increasingly vibrant, welcoming pilgrims seeking prayer, reflection and information about the upcoming celebration.

Party official offers congratulations on Hoahaoism’s 87th anniversary

The VFF Central Committee acknowledges and highly appreciates the practical and responsible contributions by the Hoa Hao Buddhist Sangha and its dignitaries and followers to the national construction and defence.

Beatification ceremony for Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep set for July 2

The beatification ceremony for Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep will take place on July 2 at Tac Say Parish in Ca Mau Province, presided over by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Vatican.

Vietnam strengthens awareness of emerging belief and religious movements

A conference in Lang Son has brought together local religious representatives and community leaders to discuss emerging belief and religious phenomena and ways to prevent legal violations.

Tens of thousands to gather in Ca Mau for landmark Catholic ceremony

More than 70,000 people are expected to attend the beatification ceremony of Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep at the Tac Say Pilgrimage Center in Phong Thanh Commune, Ca Mau Province, on July 2, according to the Diocese of Can Tho.

Sharing Vietnam’s religious life with the world through facts

Vietnam is strengthening efforts to share information about religious life through transparency, dialogue and community engagement.

A priest’s journey of faith through free ambulance rides

For years, Father Nguyen Xuan Phuong has put his faith into action, helping the sick and disadvantaged through a volunteer ambulance service and community charity work.

The flame of Thich Quang Duc and the engaged spirit of Buddhism today

The image of Thich Quang Duc sitting calmly amid flames in Saigon continues to resonate as one of the most defining moments in modern Vietnamese Buddhist history.