VATICANO Updates: Key News from the Vatican
VATICANO Updates: Key News from the Vatican
Welcome to this week’s Vaticano Updates, bringing you the most important news from the Holy Father and the Vatican.
Highlights:
The Vatican’s First Female Prefect
Pope Francis has made history by appointing Sister Simona Brambilla, 59, as the first-ever female prefect of a dicastery in the Roman Curia. She will co-lead the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life alongside Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime.
Pope Francis on Epiphany
During the Epiphany Mass on January 6 at St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis reflected on the star of the Magi as a symbol of God’s universal love, contrasting it with worldly fame and power.
Inauguration of the Baptism Church in the Holy Land
A new church at Jesus' baptism site was inaugurated on January 10 by Cardinal Parolin and Latin Patriarch Cardinal Pizzaballa. Sent by Pope Francis, Cardinal Parolin encouraged Jordanian Christians to imitate Christ and bear witness.
Pope Francis Condemns Bullying
Pope Francis strongly condemned bullying, calling it a preparation for war rather than peace. During a January 4 event celebrating Catholic educators and parents, he led attendees in pledging “No bullying!”
Jubilee: 500,000 Pilgrims Already
Since its reopening on Christmas Eve, St. Peter’s Basilica’s Holy Door has welcomed over half a million pilgrims. The first major Jubilee event, the Jubilee of the World of Communications, will take place January 24–26, drawing thousands to Rome.
