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Here are the latest news from the Vatican:

Top Stories

  1. Pope Francis appoints new Secretary of State: Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Pietro Parolin as the new Secretary of State, replacing Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Archbishop Parolin has been serving as the Vatican's Secretary of State since 2013.
  2. Vatican City State celebrates 93rd anniversary: Vatican City State celebrated its 93rd anniversary on February 11, marking the day when the Lateran Treaty was signed, establishing the independent city-state.
  3. Pope Francis meets with Ukrainian President: Pope Francis met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Vatican on February 9, discussing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the need for peace and dialogue.

Other News

  1. Vatican Museums to reopen after renovation: The Vatican Museums will reopen on February 15 after a major renovation project, which has been underway since 2019.
  2. Pope Francis to visit Iraq in March: Pope Francis is scheduled to visit Iraq in March, where he will meet with Iraqi leaders and visit the ancient city of Ur, the birthplace of Abraham.
  3. Vatican to host interfaith dialogue: The Vatican will host an interfaith dialogue on February 20, bringing together representatives from various religions to discuss issues of common concern.

Recent Statements

  1. Pope Francis on climate change: Pope Francis has called for urgent action to address climate change, saying that it is a "grave threat" to the future of humanity.
  2. Vatican on same-sex unions: The Vatican has reiterated its opposition to same-sex unions, saying that they are not compatible with Catholic teaching.
  3. Pope Francis on poverty: Pope Francis has called for greater efforts to combat poverty, saying that it is a "scandal" that so many people are living in poverty in a world of plenty.

Upcoming Events

  1. Ash Wednesday: Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season, will be celebrated on February 17.
  2. Pope Francis' general audience: Pope Francis will hold his weekly general audience on February 17, where he will discuss the theme of "The Joy of the Gospel".
  3. Vatican's Lenten retreat: The Vatican will host a Lenten retreat from February 22-26, featuring talks and reflections on the theme of "The Joy of the Gospel".