Tag: Vatican
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Pope Francis sends telegram of condolence to Vatican secretary of state after mother’s death
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Sep 3, 2024 / 10:15 am Pope Francis sent a telegram of condolence on Tuesday to Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin following the death of the Italian prelate’s mother. After landing in Jakarta, Indonesia — the first destination of the Holy Father’s 45th apostolic journey in Southeast Asia…
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PHOTOS: New Vatican Gardens tour invites families to explore God’s natural ‘masterpieces’
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Aug 29, 2024 / 11:18 am The Vatican Museums this summer introduced a new family-friendly excursion through the papal gardens, an experience designed to teach children how to “contemplate and appreciate nature,” according to the tour’s originator. Whether skipping down a tree-lined path, sitting on a tree stump, or spotting…