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Restorers remove film coating ‘The Last Judgement’
Michelangelo’s The Last Judgement is getting a facial, with restorers removing a chalky white film of salt that has accumulated over the Renaissance masterpiece since its last major renovation three decades ago. Source: Crux.
Vatican issues stamp honouring Ukrainian Catholics
A new Vatican stamp issue honouring Ukrainian Catholics marks three major milestones for the Catholic Church in Ukraine, even as the country continues to endure the ongoing war. Source: National Catholic Register.
Angelic encounter can’t be replaced by chatbot: Bishop Varden
There is a “prophetic challenge” facing the Church in today’s world with the rise of “digital, artificial” media, according to Bishop Erik Varden, who is conducting the Lenten spiritual retreat at the Vatican. Source: Crux.
Vatican’s top diplomat urges push for Ukraine peace
The Vatican’s top diplomat, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, has urged the international community to take “concrete steps” towards peace in Ukraine. Source: Vatican News.
Traditionalist group rejects Vatican proposal for talks
The Society of St Pius X says it will continue with plans to ordain bishops without papal approval, rejecting a proposal for dialogue with the Holy See. Source: The Tablet.
Vatican confirms it will not join US-led Board of Peace
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin has confirmed the Holy See would not join the United States-led Board of Peace, an international body chaired by President Donald Trump to oversee the governance and reconstruction of Gaza. Source: Vatican News.
St Peter’s Basilica to get 21st-century upgrade
Four hundred years after its consecration, St Peter’s Basilica is getting a 21st-century upgrade, with the Vatican unveiling plans for AI-powered translation services and expanded pilgrim access as part of yearlong anniversary celebrations. Source: OSV News.
Vatican tracks major companies to measure ethical investment
Catholics looking to align their investment portfolios with Catholic teaching now have some help from the Vatican. Source: NCR Online.
Vatican begins talks with traditionalist group
The Vatican’s doctrine chief proposed a path of theological dialogue with the Society of St Pius X, the traditionalist Catholic group threatening to defy Rome by ordaining bishops without papal approval, during a meeting at the Vatican yesterday. Source: OSV News.