World Day of the Poor: Pope Francis organises lunch with 1300 poor people

World Day of the Poor: Pope Francis organises lunch with 1300 poor people

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Vatican news As has become a custom, Pope Francis will celebrate World Day of the Poor with some poor people from Rome, who will join him for lunch after he has presided over mass. By Francesca Merlo In preparation for the World Day of the Poor, the health establishment linked to the Dicastery for the…

Vatican: 95th anniversary of first female academic employees

Vatican: 95th anniversary of first female academic employees

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In 1929, the Vatican Apostolic Library employed a group of young women with doctorates, marking a first for the Vatican City State. Their experiences were positive, but the project ended twelve years later due to World War II. Today, more than 50 percent of the Vatican Library's staff are women, many of whom hold leadership…