Fifty years after the murder of an Argentine priest and activist, Pope Francis encouraged Christians to see in his life and ministry a model of service and proximity to the poor.
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At a Vatican conference on climate resilience, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey launched the Climate Careers Fund to train people for in-demand climate jobs such as electricians and EV mechanics in her state.

The gov. also praised #PopeFrancis ’ advocacy on climate change.

Fasting “at least for one day of the week from futile distractions” such as social media also can be a path toward a jubilee indulgence, according to norms published by the Vatican May 13.

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#PopeFrancis with Katie Prejean McGrady and Tom. Nice photo from Vatican Media.

#PopeFrancis on his way to a meeting.

A guest band from Switzerland here to help honor the 34 recruits who will take oaths as Swiss Guards at the Vatican an hour from now.

A closer look at the Swiss Guards, their training and their daily routine.
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Truly spring in Rome — my first whiff of jasmine in the morning

Tomorrow, for the first time, Primates from around the Anglican Communion are meeting in Rome, for four days of prayer, pilgrimage, discussion and fellowship.

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#PopeFrancis commuting in Venice from Giudecca Island, where the Holy See Pavilion for the Venice Biennale is locate, to the Basilica of St. Mary of Health where he met with young people. 📷 by Lola Gomez

Papa Francesco lascia la Laguna
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Most of St. Peter’s Square is closed this morning. The police will only say it’s for “security.” The line to get into the basilica stretches down Via della Conciliazione

Early evening, #PonteSisto #Rome

Indonesia's foreign affairs ministry says #PopeFrancis will visit Sept. 3-6 on a trip that will include Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste and Singapore.
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#PopeFrancis also articulates some changes he instituted to simplify the papal funeral rites. Popes will have a single wake during which the body will already be in a casket rather than lying in repose for public viewing.

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Highlights from #PopeFrancis ' conversation with Javier Martínez-Brocal:

Pope Benedict 'always defended me' before critics.

'Maybe I made a mistake' naming Card. Sarah prefect.

Release of Abp. Gänswein's book on BXVI showed 'a lack of nobility and humanity.'

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When the Roman wind decides to have a little play with #PopeFrancis after delivering his Easter message and blessing “urbi et orbi” from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican March 31, 2024. #EasterSunday
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#PopeFrancis said he was 'used' by other cardinals in the 2005 conclave to block the election of Pope Benedict XVI.

Cardinal Ratzinger 'was my candidate,' he said discussing details of the conclave.

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And thus concludes the celebration of Holy Week in the Vatican. Happy Easter!

Now dressed in white, the newly baptized are confirmed by #PopeFrancis at the #EasterVigil .