Pontifical Swiss Guard announce preparations for the 500th Anniversary of the Sack of Rome

Pontifical Swiss Guard announce preparations for the 500th Anniversary of the Sack of Rome

2027 will mark an extraordinary commemorative year, which the Pontifical Swiss Guard is preparing with a conference in Brig, Switzerland, in January, a historical publication, and participation in Zurichโ€™s Spring Festival. In May, celebrations will take place at the Vatican, including light-art performances, the premiere of a film about the Corps, and a pilgrimage. Commander Graf: โ€œWe want to show that the values of that time are still present today.โ€

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Pope Leo celebrates Mass for members of the Vatican Gendarmerie Corps

Pope Leo celebrates Mass for members of the Vatican Gendarmerie Corps

During the Mass celebrated Saturday afternoon, October 3, at the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens for the Vatican Gendarmerie Corps that operates within Vatican City State, the Pope urged them to be trustworthy, discreet, and loyal. He emphasized that authority, in the light of the Gospel, is expressed above all in the ability to protect, to listen, and to accompany others.

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Pope appoints Cardinal Gambetti as new Archbishop of Chieti-Vasto

Pope appoints Cardinal Gambetti as new Archbishop of Chieti-Vasto

Pope Leo XIV has chosen the 60-year-old Cardinal from Bologna, a Conventual Franciscan, as the new shepherd of the archdiocese in Abruzzo, after accepting the resignation of Archbishop Bruno Forte, 77. Since February 2021, Gambetti has served as Vicar General of His Holiness for Vatican City, Archpriest of St. Peterโ€™s Papal Basilica in the Vatican, and President of the Fabric of Saint Peter. Previously, from 2013 to 2020, he was Custos of the Sacred Convent of St. Francis in Assisi.

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Pope Leo: the Church needs artists

Pope Leo: the Church needs artists

Especially in โ€œthe age of search engines,โ€ the Church stands in need of artists,โ€ who can aid pastors in making the Gospel โ€œaccessible and understandable,โ€ Pope Leo told artists on Friday, in an address to participants in a meeting on โ€œThe Art of Possibility: Weaving Together,โ€ promoted by the Dicastery for Culture and Education.

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