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30.09.2026 Article

For a strong EU capable of action – Foreign Minister Wadephul is travelling to Montenegro, Italy, the Vatican and Slovenia

Foreign Minister Wadephul’s trip will focus on EU enlargement to include the countries of the Western Balkans. It is in our interest to forge closer ties with these countries – also against the backdrop of increasing Russian influence.

Foreign Minister Wadephul and his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani
11.03.2025 Article

Germany and the Holy See/Vatican: Bilateral relations

Relations between the Holy See and the Federal Republic of Germany have traditionally been good. The Pope and the Roman Catholic Church are important interlocutors on issues such as conflict prevention…

Bilateral relations
30.06.2021 Article

The Pope and foreign policy: Berlin and the Vatican celebrate one hundred years of diplomatic relations

The anniversary was actually in 2020 but the celebrations had to be postponed because of the pandemic: To mark the 100th anniversary of Germany establishing diplomatic relations with the Holy See, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas received Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin in Berlin.

Foreign Minister Heiko Maas meets Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin

Press releases

  1. 30.09.2026 Press release

    Foreign Minister Wadephul prior to his departure for Podgorica, Rome and Ljubljana

  2. 11.05.2021 Press release

    Foreign Minister Heiko Maas prior to his departure for Rome and the Vatican

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