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Pope evaluating invite to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
Pope Leo XIV is evaluating an invitation by United States President Donald Trump to join his “Board of Peace”, an international body chaired by Mr Trump to oversee the governance and reconstruction of Gaza, the Vatican Secretary of State said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Pope blesses lambs on feast of St Agnes
Pope Leo XIV blessed two lambs in the Urban VIII Chapel at the Vatican yesterday, on the feast of St Agnes, a Roman martyr often depicted with a lamb. Source: CNS.
Cardinal expresses concern over ‘endless tragedy’ in Iran
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin has lamented the killing of protesters in Iran and expressed his hope that the uncertainty in Venezuela will evolve into stability, economic recovery, and democracy. Source: Vatican News.
Vatican City court rejects appeal to reopen Becciu case
Vatican City’s highest appellate court has rejected an appeal by the city-state’s chief prosecutor seeking to reopen the case against Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu and other defendants, even after the prosecution secured convictions against them on charges of various financial crimes in 2023. Source: Crux.
Pope Leo begins synodal journey with cardinals
Pope Leo XIV and members of his College of Cardinals have begun a synodal journey to grow in communion and discern “what the Lord is asking of us for the good of his people”. Source: CNS.
Nativity scene, Christmas tree signs of faith and hope: Pope
The Nativity scene and the Christmas tree are signs of faith and hope, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Holy See’s big red yearbook goes online
The Vatican’s fat red yearbook, known as the Annuario Pontificio, will now be available and updated regularly on an app and online. Source: OSV News.
Keep on the grass: Vatican gardeners go electric
The Vatican’s gardeners have a new tool for maintaining the papal grounds: a custom-designed electric lawn mower bearing the Holy See’s coat of arms. Source: CNA.
Pope cancels ‘questionable’ fundraising commission
Pope Leo XIV has cancelled a special Holy See fundraising commission that was announced under questionable circumstances while Pope Francis was hospitalised. Source: NCR Online.