Vatican Nativity to include fishing boat
The Vatican Nativity scene will feature a replica of a Maltese fishing boat. The Vatican’s governing office said the boat was meant to represent tradition but also serve as a reminder of “the realities of migrants who in those very waters sail on makeshift boats to Italy”.
Rome’s jubilee events attract 20 million
The Vatican’s evangelisation office has said 20.4 million pilgrims have taken part in Rome’s Year of Mercy events. The Great Jubilee of 2000 drew 25 million.
Pope appoints new Bishop of Hong Kong
Pope Francis has named Bishop Michael Yeung Ming-cheung as coadjutor Bishop of Hong Kong, succeeding Cardinal John Hon.Vatican Nativity to include fishing boat
The Vatican Nativity scene will feature a replica of a Maltese fishing boat. The Vatican’s governing office said the boat was meant to represent tradition but also serve as a reminder of “the realities of migrants who in those very waters sail on makeshift boats to Italy”.
Rome’s jubilee events attract 20 million
The Vatican’s evangelisation office has said 20.4 million pilgrims have taken part in Rome’s Year of Mercy events. The Great Jubilee of 2000 drew 25 million.
Pope appoints new Bishop of Hong Kong
Pope Francis has named Bishop Michael Yeung Ming-cheung as coadjutor Bishop of Hong Kong, succeeding Cardinal John Hon.
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