Speaking from Castel Gandolfo on March 31, the Pope framed the current moment describing Christ as “still crucified today”

How Many People Viewed the Relics of St. Francis of Assisi During the Month-Long Exposition of His Mortal Remains?

The month of veneration has been a time of profound and meaningful encounters, centered on the figure of the Saint. The Community of Friars of the Sacred Convent also experienced a breath of fresh air and energy, welcoming brothers from all over Italy and from distant countries such as Brazil, the United States, Tanzania, India, Korea, and the Middle East.

Confirmed: The 4th Mediterranean Meeting will take place in Barcelona with the Pope in attendance

Their meeting with the Pope, held in the Apostolic Palace, lasted about an hour and centered on preparations for the next major milestone: a gathering of Mediterranean bishops scheduled for June 9–12 in Barcelona. It will be the fourth such assembly, following earlier encounters in Bari (2020), Florence (2022) and Marseille (2023), and will revolve around a single, urgent theme—peace