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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

As Buddhist monasteries across Vietnam begin the annual Rains Retreat, the centuries-old tradition continues to offer lessons in mindfulness, discipline and inner cultivation.

A delegation from the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs recently visited Hanoi’s Buddhist Sangha, highlighting the religion’s role in building a modern and civilized capital.

Hue has come alive with color ahead of Vesak 2026, with giant flags and illuminated lotus flowers along the Huong River drawing residents and visitors alike.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man led a delegation of senior leaders to extend Vesak greetings to the leadership of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Ho Chi Minh City.

On the morning of May 29, a delegation led by Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Nguyen Dinh Khang visited and extended Vesak greetings to senior members of the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Academy, Campus II, in Ho Chi Minh City.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang visited senior Buddhist leaders in Hue on May 29, extending Vesak greetings and recognizing the Buddhist community’s contributions to society.

Released during Vesak 2026, a new book uses postage stamps and postal cards from more than 80 countries to retrace the life of Gautama Buddha.