Vatican

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  Pope Francis' General Audience: English summary

  Apr 01, 2020

  Pope Francis holds his weekly General Audience via live streaming from the Vatican Library continuing his catechesis on the Beatitudes.

  
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  Pope Francis prays for those working in the media

  Apr 01, 2020

  At the daily Mass at Casa Santa Marta, Pope Francis prayed for all those who work in the media. He reflected on the importance of Christian discipleship, which means remaining in the Lord.

  
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  COVID-19: The Pope’s closeness to those who are suffering

  Apr 01, 2020

  In his daily homilies at the Casa Santa Marta, Pope Francis continues to show how the Church is close to those suffering from the coronavirus pandemic.

  
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  Holy See in mourning for Italy and for the world

  Apr 01, 2020

  In an expression of solidarity with Italy and the whole world, the Vatican is joining an initiative promoted by Italian mayors to fly flags at half-mast in memory of victims of Covid-19.

  
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  Cardinal Vicar of Rome tests positive for coronavirus

  Apr 01, 2020

  Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, the Pope’s Vicar for Rome, says he is praying “for those who suffer”, after being diagnosed with Covid-19.

  
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  Pope at Mass: Jesus bore all our sins

  Mar 31, 2020

  The intention of the Pope’s Mass at the Casa Santa Marta on Tuesday was for all who are homeless, and he reflected on the symbol of the serpent during his homily.

  
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  Covid-19: Pope urges governments to act for the common good

  Mar 31, 2020

  Pope Francis responds to a letter from the President of the Pan American Committee of Judges for Social Rights and Franciscan Doctrine, addressing the issues of measures adopted by governments to defend their populations against the Covid-19 virus.

  
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  Pope at Mass: ‘We pray for those who remain in fear’

  Mar 31, 2020

  Pope Francis prayed for those overcome by “fear because of the pandemic”, and reflected on the two women from Monday’s readings during Mass at the Casa Santa Marta. (playback included)

  
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  Pontifical Academy for Life: pandemic challenges human fraternity

  Mar 31, 2020

  In a Note on the Covid-19 emergency, the Pontifical Academy for Life says the pandemic is an opportunity for the “spirit of humanism to influence institutional culture”.

  
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  Vatican Dicastery calls for efforts to confront water-related issues

  Mar 31, 2020

  The Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development publishes a document on the need to safeguard and care for the planet’s water reservoirs and provide clean water to all.