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The Genesis Foundation announces a concert dedicated to the memory of Saint John Henry Newman.

With a new Apostolic Letter issued “motu proprio,” Pope Francis establishes the lay ministry of catechist, intended to respond to an urgent need for the evangelisation of the modern world, and undertaken in a “secular” manner, avoiding clericalisation.

Pope Francis inaugurates the Marathon of Prayer for an end to the pandemic on Saturday by leading the faithful in the Holy Rosary from St Peter’s Basilica.

On Friday, three priests and seven lay people who were killed for their faith in Guatemala become “blesseds”. Bishop Rosolino Bianchetti of Quiché recalls their example of courage and faith in an interview with Vatican News, highlighting that it is a source of inspiration for the people of Guatemala.

At the Regina Coeli on Easter Monday, Pope Francis speaks of the angel’s appearance and the proclamation of Christ’s Resurrection, noting that in finding the Risen Christ we discover peace of heart.

“Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?” is the title of a book by the Vatican Dicastery for Communication. It contains images and texts that illustrate the gestures and words of Pope Francis at the extraordinary “Urbi et Orbi” prayer service and blessing under coronavirus lockdown on March 27, 2020. The volume also features some of the Pope’s own thoughts and feelings during the “Statio Orbis”, as per this conversation with Fr. Lucio Adrian Ruiz, Secretary of the Dicastery.

In a joint statement, various religious organizations express joy for Pope Francis’ historic Apostolic Visit to Iraq (5-8 March) and renew their commitment to rebuilding a society based on solidarity and fraternity.

he Vatican Secretary for Relations with States sends a video message to the United Nations, and highlights the inalienable nature of human rights

As the Pope’s Radio celebrates its 90th anniversary, the directors of Vatican Radio announce the creation of a new website and a 24-hour web radio.

“We cannot rest until trafficking in human persons is eliminated from the globe.”