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Vale Pope Francis
Pope Francis died yesterday, Easter Monday, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. He was 88 years old. Source: Vatican News.
Vatican sculpture aims to inspire people to help the poor
A new Vatican-commissioned sculpture by Canadian artist Timothy P Schmalz titled “Be Welcoming” was installed in St Peter’s Square yesterday in the hopes of inspiring people to open their hearts to the poor. Source: CNA.
Vatican updates rules for Mass intentions
The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Clergy has issued a decree updating the Church’s norms governing Mass intentions and stipends, emphasising both proper spiritual understanding and practical solutions for modern pastoral challenges. Source: CNA.
Vatican official says Veil of Veronica a sign of hope for modern times
A Vatican official says the ancient tradition of devotion to Veronica’s Veil and to the Holy Face of Jesus is a sign of hope and an invitation to return to the essentials in a world constantly connected and on the move. Source: Crux.
King Charles and Queen Camilla meet with Pope
King Charles and Queen Camilla met privately with the Pope yesterday, having earlier postponed their official state visit to the Vatican because of the pontiff’s health, the Vatican press office said. Source: OSV News.
Pilgrims learn skills to keep others staying alive
Just outside the walls of the Vatican, the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive” blared through speakers as healthcare workers tapped out chest compressions to the beat. Source: CNS.
Christians invited to pray for ‘a lasting, shared peace that gives rise to hope’
“Seeds of Peace and Hope” is the theme for this year’s celebration of the World Day of Prayer for Creation, the Vatican announced yesterday. Source: Catholic Review.
Papal almoner delivers Pope’s gift to Ukraine
As Ukraine faces another Easter marked by war, Pope Francis continues to show his closeness to the suffering people through concrete gestures – three years after what he previously called “a painful and shameful anniversary for humanity”. Source: Vatican News.
Dicastery says pro-life movement needs new approach
The Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life has published a pastoral framework to help dioceses begin a synodal process for strengthening and promoting the pastoral care of human life. Source: CNS.