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Pope Francis has implemented a financial bonus for Vatican employees with three or more children Photo: Vatican Media

Local Church•Vatican Diplomacy

Pope’s Secretary of State gathers Pontifical Nuncios in Jordanian capital in view of situation in Middle East

During the meeting, the following topics were discussed: the current crises in the region, the political and ecclesial situation in each country, the visible signs of hope in some of these countries, the serious humanitarian situation in which the people most affected by the conflicts find themselves, and the need for solidarity on the part of the international community.

Gender Ideology•Pro Life

Biden officially awards George Soros: champion of abortion, sexual orientation and gender identity and censorship

Some of OpenDemocracy’s projects included publishing stolen emails from a European pro-life mailing list, launching smear campaigns against pro-life activists and organizations, and pressuring banks to stop allowing conservative charities (and even the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops) to receive donations through their matching grant programs.

Pope Francis

Pope’s baptism of 21 children in the Sistine Chapel

The annual tradition of baptizing the children of Vatican staff began in 1981 under Pope John Paul II. While the first ceremonies were held in the Pauline Chapel, the Sistine Chapel has hosted this sacred event since 1983. Pope Francis has carried forward this legacy, adding his own touch of pastoral care and accessibility.