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Temples across Vietnam to ring bells for peace on April 30

Buddhist temples will simultaneously ring bells and pray for peace during April 30 commemorations.

Public homage to Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc's heart relic begins in May

The sacred heart relic of Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc will be open for public homage from May 3 to May 11 at Vietnam Quoc Tu.

Vietnam facilitates religious participation in global events

The 2025 Vesak Day celebration, an official United Nations event hosted in Vietnam, highlights the Vietnamese government's commitment to facilitating religious organizations’ participation in international activities.

Pope Francis strengthens Vietnam - Vatican ties through goodwill and cooperation

With guidance from Pope Francis, the Vietnamese Catholic community has made significant contributions to advancing Vietnam - Vatican relations, transitioning from a non-resident special envoy to the appointment of a resident representative.

Vietnam mourns Pope Francis: Minister Dao Ngoc Dung sends condolences

Today, April 26, Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung signed an electronic condolence book addressed to the Representative Office of the Holy See of the Vatican in Vietnam, paying tribute to Pope Francis, who recently passed away.

Vietnamese, Lao fronts forge cooperation in ethnic, religious affairs

 The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) and the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) shared experiences in ethnic and religious affairs towards tightening relations between the two countries’ Parties, States and peoples. 

Religious affairs better managed in 2013: report

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government Committee for Religious Affairs yesterday (Dec 19) held a seminar to review its performance in 2013 and discuss plans for 2014.

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