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Pope Leo appoints religious sister to senior Vatican post

In his first appointment of a top-level official of the Roman Curia, Pope Leo XIV named Sr Tiziana Merletti secretary of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. Source: NCR Online.

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Cardinal Parolin honoured for ‘sacred mission’ to forge peace through diplomacy 

The Vatican Secretary of State has been honoured for his efforts to forge peace through diplomacy, amid what he called a shared “sacred mission in a world crying out for healing and reconciliation”. Source: OSV News.

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Pope names new head of institute for marriage and family sciences

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Cardinal Baldassare Reina as grand chancellor of the Pontifical John Paul II Theological Institute for Marriage and Family Sciences, the Holy See has announced. Source: Catholic Herald.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.