Vatican

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  Pope welcomes Gemelli hospital physicians and staff to the Vatican

  Apr 17, 2025

  Days before Easter, Pope Francis receives a group of doctors and staff from Rome's Gemelli Hospital, along with members of its affiliated university and structures, in the Vatican, and thanks them, during the 20 minute encounter, for their good work.

  
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  Pope Francis: Have we strayed? Our loving Father waits for us

  Apr 17, 2025

  In Pope Francis' prepared catechesis for the weekly General Audience, which was not held due to his ongoing convalescence, he recalls the parable of the Prodigal Son and reassures us faithful that no matter how far we have strayed, our loving Father waits for us with open arms.

  
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  Pope prepares Via Crucis mediations

  Apr 16, 2025

  The Holy See Press Office shares that Pope Francis continues to show improvements and announces that the Pope wrote the meditations for the Good Friday Via Crucis at Rome's Colosseum.

  
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  Cardinal Parolin: Vatican diplomacy increasingly at the service of peace

  Apr 16, 2025

  The Cardinal Secretary of State highlights the fundamental aspects of the reform of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy. An institution, the Cardinal says, called by Pope Francis to form witnesses of faith at the service of the Church, committed to building bridges of dialogue and justice

  
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  Vatican suppresses Sodality of Christian Life

  Apr 16, 2025

  The Superior General of the Sodalitium of Christian Life (SCV), José David Correa González, signs the decree that definitively dissolves the society of apostolic life following accusations of abuse and corruption by the founder and leadership of the group.

  
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  Pope reforms ‘school of Nuncios’

  Apr 16, 2025

  In a chirograph published on Tuesday, Pope Francis renews the academic program for Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, known as the Accademia, which prepares the Holy See’s diplomats for their work.

  
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  Pope picks cardinals to lead Holy Week liturgies

  Apr 16, 2025

  Pope Francis regains strength, holds more private meetings, but delegates Holy Week liturgies

  
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  Pope Francis greets pilgrims on Palm Sunday in Saint Peter's Square

  Apr 14, 2025

  Pope Francis wishes pilgrims a "Happy Palm Sunday and Happy Holy Week" in person during a surprise visit to Saint Peter's Square at the conclusion of the Mass presided over by Cardinal Leonardo Sandri on his behalf.

  
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  Pope gives thanks for prayers of closeness and prays for those who suffer

  Apr 14, 2025

  On Palm Sunday Pope Francis reflects on the account of the Lord’s Passion and encourages believers to nurture faith, and like Jesus, feel enveloped by the providential and merciful embrace of the Father.

  
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  Pope on Palm Sunday: God's mercy calls us to compassion

  Apr 14, 2025

  In his homily read out during the celebration in Saint Peter's Square marking Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, Pope Francis calls on us to reflect on the Lord's compassion that knows no limits, "how we are meant to carry our own cross during this Holy Week", and help others "all around us" who bear the cross of suffering.