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News – Vatican
February 21, 2021

Getting Covid-19 vaccine included in Vatican employee safety regulations

The Vatican will sanction employees who refuse to get a vaccine, unless they have “proven health reasons” not to, according to a new Vatican decree. A variety of sanctions for anyone violating measures intended to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus were included in a decree signed on 8th February and later posted on the Vatican website by the head of... Read More
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February 20, 2021

Vatican reminds bishops of Holy Week guidelines during pandemic

As the Covid-19 pandemic nears its first full year, the Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments has reminded bishops that the guidelines it issued last year for celebrating the Holy Week and Easter liturgies would still be valid this year. Local bishops still must decide the best way to celebrate this important week... Read More
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February 19, 2021

Vatican City law abolishes ‘in absentia’ trials, allows reduced sentencing

Pope Francis has approved a number of changes to Vatican City State’s penal code and criminal justice proceedings, including the possibilities of reduced sentences, rehabilitation programmes and community service sentencing, as well as no longer allowing trials “in absentia.” The changes, announced by the Vatican, were made because the field of criminal justice requires “constant attention” so that... Read More
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February 18, 2021

New Italian prime minister cites pope in first parliamentary address

In his first speech to lawmakers, Italy’s new prime minister, Mario Draghi, cited Pope Francis’ words regarding humanity’s failure in caring for the environment. Addressing the lower house of the Italian parliament on 17th February, Draghi laid out his plan for guiding Italy through the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as the post-pandemic challenges the country will... Read More
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February 17, 2021

Pope marks anniversary of Christians martyred in Libya

Marking the sixth anniversary of the beheading of 21 Christians on a beach in Libya, Pope Francis said they gave witness to Christ through their martyrdom. In a video message released on 15th February for an online event commemorating the “Day of Contemporary Martyrs,” the pope said that while their brutal murder was a tragedy, it... Read More
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February 16, 2021

Iraq announces Covid-19 restrictions ahead of papal trip

Two days after the Iraqi government announced stringent Covid-19 precautions, including the closure of mosques and churches “until further notice,” the prime minister met with the Vatican nuncio to discuss “the preparation for the scheduled visit of His Holiness,” Pope Francis. The Iraqi government announced the meeting of Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi and Archbishop Mitja Leskovar, the... Read More
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