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Cardinal Becciu present at first day of Vatican finance trial

Cardinal Angelo Becciu was present July 27 on the first day of a major Vatican finance trial to defend himself of charges of embezzlement and abuse of office.
Pope Francis to UN chief: World hunger ‘a crime that violates basic human rights’

Pope Francis described world hunger on Monday as “a crime that violates basic human rights.”
Pope Francis offers blessing to athletes at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Pope Francis offered his blessing on Sunday to athletes competing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Pope Francis on Grandparents’ Day: Elderly are not ‘leftovers from life’

On the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, Pope Francis said he is worried about how an individualistic society treats its older members, and he urged young people to give them love and attention.
Members of commissions preparing synod on synodality unveiled

The general secretariat of the Synod of Bishops on July 20 named the members of three groups helping to prepare the 2023 synod on synodality.
Vatican official's call for serious negotiations in Venezuela draws rebuke

Venezuela's president has accused Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, of unduly meddling in national affairs after the cardinal sent a letter to private business leaders, calling for serious negotiations to resolve the ongoing crisis in the South American country.
Cardinal Grech: Synodality is not a ‘fad’ of the pope

Cardinal Mario Grech said on Wednesday that synodality is not a “fad” of the pope, but rather “the form and style of the early Church.” The Secretary General of Synod of Bishops told Vatican News on July 21 that officials were working on a preparatory document for the 2023 synod on synodality.
Pope Francis ‘deeply saddened’ by Baghdad market bombing

Pope Francis is “deeply saddened” by a bombing at a market in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, that killed at least 30 people.
Pope Francis to visit Slovakia during important anniversary year for Ruthenian Catholics

When Pope Francis travels to Slovakia in September, one of his stops will be Prešov. Located in the east, the city was part of the Kingdom of Hungary until the mid-20th century, and is home to many of the country’s more than 200,000 Ruthenian Byzantine Catholics.
Pope thanks Gemelli hospital staff for care during recovery

Pope Francis expressed his gratitude to the medical staff at Rome's Gemelli hospital after his recovery from intestinal surgery.
Pope Francis says he is close to ‘the dear Cuban people’ after largest protests in decades

Pope Francis on Sunday expressed his closeness to “the dear Cuban people” after the largest protests in decades in the communist country.
Pope Francis to Friars Minor: Seek renewal amid declining numbers

Pope Francis urged members of the Order of Friars Minor on Saturday to seek renewal as they face “the challenges of declining numbers and aging.”
Pope Francis issues restrictions on extraordinary form Masses

Pope Francis issued a motu proprio on Friday restricting Masses celebrated in the extraordinary form of the Roman Rite.
Vatican’s financial watchdog highlights ‘increasing trend’ in reports to Promoter of Justice

The Vatican’s financial watchdog authority reported Thursday that it received 89 suspicious activity reports in 2020, 16 of which it forwarded to the Promoter of Justice for possible prosecution.
Pope released from hospital, prays at Rome basilica

Ten days after undergoing intestinal surgery, Pope Francis was released from Rome's Gemelli hospital, the Vatican confirmed.
Pope offers condolences after fire in COVID-19 ward at Iraqi hospital

Pope Francis offered his prayers and condolences after a fire at in a COVID-19 hospital ward in Iraq left at least 64 people dead.
Pope to remain in hospital 'a few more days,' Vatican says

Despite initial estimates of requiring a week of inpatient care, Pope Francis will continue his recovery as a patient at Rome's Gemelli hospital after undergoing colon surgery, the Vatican press office said.
Hundreds gather outside hospital to greet recovering pope

Pilgrims and well-wishers gathered at Rome's Gemelli hospital to greet Pope Francis as he made his first public appearance in a week after undergoing intestinal surgery.
Pope Francis and children in hospital exchange greetings

During his hospitalization, Pope Francis has exchanged affectionate messages with the young patients in the nearby pediatric oncology and children’s neurosurgery wards, according to the Vatican.
Pope Francis to lead Sunday Angelus from hospital after intestinal surgery

Pope Francis will lead the Angelus from his hospital room on Sunday as he recovers from intestinal surgery, the Vatican said.

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