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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.
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.
Vatican conference explores impact of AI on justice and democracy
A high-level gathering of judges, legal scholars, and artificial intelligence experts convened in Vatican City this week to explore the impact of AI on justice, democracy, and human dignity. Source: CNA.
World ignoring the ‘common good’, archbishop says
One of the most serious emergencies today is that the world forgets about and does not attend to the common good and the needs of regular people, especially poor people, the head of the Pontifical Academy for Life said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Names of alleged abusers should not be published without proof : Vatican
A Vatican dicastery has strongly cautioned against publishing “news” that would harm the reputation of an individual, especially someone who is deceased, when it comes to priests accused of abuse and not found guilty in civil or canonical procedures. Source: NCR Online.
Pope gives Sr Petrini two assistants to help run Vatican City
Pope Francis has changed the office governing Vatican City State’s statutes to give the new president two top-level assistants. Source: CNS.
Fundraising commission created to help ease Vatican’s financial troubles
Pope Francis has created a fundraising commission to solicit donations from Catholics and bishops’ conferences as the Vatican City State and the Roman Curia continue to face budgetary and funding challenges. Source: CNA.