Pope Francis

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Video, with English commentary, at the link

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2021-06/pope-francis-angelus-catechesis-suffering-death-healing.html
Pope at Angelus: Jesus heals our hearts wounded from lack of love
27 June 2021, 12:11

At the Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis recalls that Jesus goes beyond our sins and prejudices to heal our heart from the wounds and mistakes of the past.
By Devin Watkins

Pope Francis prayed the Angelus on Sunday with pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square, and reflected on the day’s Gospel (Mk 5:21-42).

The Pope said Jesus encounters two dramatic situations in this passage, which speak to us about death and disease.

“Jesus lets Himself be touched by our suffering and our death,” he said, “and He works two signs of healing to tell us that neither suffering nor death have the last word.”
 
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2021-06/pope-francis-letter-middle-east-catholic-patriarchs-peace.html
Pope Francis urges Catholics to pray for peace in Middle East
27 June 2021, 12:48

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2021-06/pope-francis-requests-prayers-peters-pence-czech-tornado.html
Pope asks for prayers ahead of feast of Sts. Peter and Paul
27 June 2021, 13:06

Angelus address at the link below--
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248160/pope-francis-at-the-angelus-let-jesus-look-at-and-heal-your-heart
Pope Francis at the Angelus: ‘Let Jesus look at and heal your heart’

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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2021-06/pope-francis-letter-james-martin-lgbtq-ministry.html

Pope Francis: God draws near to all with the heart of a Father
27 June 2021, 15:46

Pope Francis sends a letter to Fr. James Martin, SJ, who carries out his pastoral ministry among the LGBTQ community, and encourages him to be near to everyone with God’s compassionate “style”.
By Vatican News

God "comes close with love to each one of his children, each and every one. His heart is open to each and every one. He is a Father.”

Pope Francis penned those words in a brief, handwritten letter (in Spanish) sent to Jesuit Father James Martin, who carries out his apostolate among the LGBTQ community.

The letter was sent to coincide with the Outreach LGBTQ Catholic Ministry Webinar, which was held on Saturday. Fr. Martin posted the letter on his Twitter feed on Sunday.
 
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-americas/2021/06/pope-applauds-martins-outreach-to-lgbtq-catholics-in-webinar/
Pope applauds Martin’s outreach to LGBTQ+ Catholics in webinar
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https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248162/letter-from-pope-francis-expresses-support-for-fr-james-martins-controversial-ministry
Letter from Pope Francis expresses support for Fr. James Martin’s controversial ministry
By Alejandro Bermudez
Denver Newsroom, Jun 27, 2021 / 10:57 am

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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2021-06/pope-francis-discourse-ecumenical-delegation-crisis-pandemic.html

Pope to Ecumenical Delegation: We are called on to distinguish, discern and sift
28 June 2021, 11:30

Pope Francis meets with a delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople Bartholomew and speaks of the importance of Christian communion as an example as we seek global communion after the pandemic.
By Francesca Merlo

Addressing the delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople in the Vatican on Monday, Pope Francis noted that “this annual exchange of delegations between the Church of Rome and that of Constantinople” for the feasts of Saints Peter and Paul, “is a sign of the communion – real, albeit not yet full – which we already share”.
 
Traditional exchange of delegations

A communiqué by the Holy See Press Office explained that in accordance with the traditional exchange of delegations between Rome and Istanbul, the delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate led by Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon arrived in Rome on Sunday. It noted that he is accompanied by Bishop Iosif, the Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Buenos Aires, and by  Deacon Barnabas Grigoriadis.

The exchange takes place annually marking the respective feasts of their Patron Saints: 29 June for the celebration of Rome's Saints Peter and Paul; and 30 November for the celebration of Istanbul's St. Andrew.

The communiqué added that the delegation was received in audience by the Holy Father and, subsequently, met with the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of Christian Unity. Tomorrow,  Tuesday, 29 June, it will attend the Solemn Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248165/pope-francis-the-witness-of-growing-communion-between-us-christians-will-be-a-sign-of-hope
Pope Francis: ‘The witness of growing communion between us Christians will be a sign of hope’
By Courtney Mares
Vatican City, Jun 28, 2021 / 10:30 am

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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2021-06/pope-francis-audience-anthony-blinken-us-secretary-state.html

Pope Francis receives US Secretary of State
28 June 2021, 11:46

Anthony Blinken, US Secretary of State is received in private audience by Pope Francis.
By Vatican News staff writer

Pope Francis on Monday morning received US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, in the Vatican.

Responding to questions put to him by journalists, the Director of the Holy See Press Office said the audience took place in a cordial atmosphere.

Matteo Bruni explained that it lasted about 40 minutes and that “it offered the Pope the occasion to recall his apostolic visit to the United States in 2015 and to express his affection for the the people of America.”
 
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248163/pope-francis-meets-secretary-antony-blinken-at-vatican
Pope Francis meets Secretary Antony Blinken at Vatican
By Courtney Mares
Vatican City, Jun 28, 2021 / 05:45 am

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Video, with English commentary, at the link

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2021-06/pope-francis-homily-peter-paul-solemnity.html
Pope: Be like Peter and Paul, free but humble
29 June 2021, 10:00

Addressing the faithful gathered for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Francis tells the story of these two Apostoles and of how just like with them, Jesus neither judges nor humiliates us when we face fear.
By Vatican News staff writer

In his homily for the solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Francis reflected on the central point: “Peter and Paul were free because they were set free”.

Holy Mass in St. Peter's Basilica was celebrated in the presence of bishops and cardinals as well as a delegation from the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, led by Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon, who has come to Rome for the traditional exchange of delegations on the feast days of their respective patron saints.
 
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248177/pope-francis-saints-peter-and-paul-found-freedom-in-christ
Pope Francis: Saints Peter and Paul found freedom in Christ
By Courtney Mares
Vatican City, Jun 29, 2021 / 06:30 am

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248178/full-text-pope-francis-homily-on-the-solemnity-of-saints-peter-and-paul-2021
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul 2021
By Pope Francis
Vatican City, Jun 29, 2021 / 07:15 am

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Video, with English commentary, at the link

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2021-06/pope-francis-angelus-saints-peter-paul-witness.html
Pope at Angelus: Witnesses do not lose themselves in words, but rather bear fruit
29 June 2021, 12:26

Pope Francis highlights the witness of Saints Peter and Paul during the Angelus, noting that even though both saints were not always exemplary, they remind us that “God is not to be demonstrated, but shown; not announced with proclamations but shown by example.”
By Fr. Benedict Mayaki, SJ

During the Angelus on Tuesday, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Francis reflected on the Gospel of the day (Mt 16: 13 – 19) focusing his attention on the question that the Lord asks his disciples: “Who do you say that I am?” (Mt 16: 15).
 
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2021-06/pope-angelus-peter-and-paul-benedict-xvi-lebanon-osservatore.html
Pope thanks Benedict XVI for his continuing service
29 June 2021, 16:29

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Pope Francis thanks Benedict XVI on his 70th ordination anniversary
By Courtney Mares
Vatican City, Jun 29, 2021 / 12:00 pm

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Video at the link

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2021-06/pope-francis-general-audience-paul-galatians-service-gospel.html
Pope at Audience: God transforms our sinful lives to make us missionaries
30 June 2021, 09:43

At the weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reflects on the Letter of St. Paul to the Galatians, and says God’s grace turned sinful Saul into the Apostle to the Gentiles.
By Devin Watkins

Pope Francis held the Wednesday General Audience in the San Damaso Courtyard, and continued his catechesis on the letters of St. Paul.

The Pope focused his reflections on the Letter to the Galatians and on Paul’s self-identification as a true apostle.

He noted that Paul lays out his intent clearly, which is to “reiterate the novelty of the Gospel, which the Galatians have received through his preaching, to build the true identity on which to base their existence.”
 
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248194/pope-francis-god-weaves-our-history
Pope Francis: God ‘weaves our history’
By CNA Staff
Vatican City, Jun 30, 2021 / 05:05 am

"Catechesis: Paul, the true apostle"
https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/audiences/2021/documents/papa-francesco_20210630_udienza-generale.html
POPE FRANCIS
GENERAL AUDIENCE
San Damaso courtyard
Wednesday, 30 June 2021

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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2021-06/pope-francis-message-osservatore-romano-160th-anniversary.html

Pope congratulates Osservatore Romano for 160th anniversary
30 June 2021, 14:24

Pope Francis congratulates the staff of L’Osservatore Romano, as the Vatican’s newspaper celebrates 160 years of service to the Popes and the Holy See.
By Devin Watkins

“I read it every day and when it doesn't come out on Sundays, I feel I am missing something.”

With these encouraging words, Pope Francis began his message to the L'Osservatore Romano newspaper on Wednesday.

As the Vatican’s newspaper marks its 160th anniversary, the Pope recounted his long-standing readership of the paper.

He said that he would faithfully read the weekly Spanish-language edition even when he was in Argentina.

“I read it all,” said the Pope, “because I know that it is a link with the Holy See, with the Magisterium of the Church, with the life of the Church, and with the history of the Church.”
 

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Video at the link

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2021-06/pope-francis-christian-business-leaders-acde-videomessage.html
Pope to business leaders: Invest in common good
30 June 2021, 15:00

Pope Francis emphasizes the important role of transparency in investment and creating employment in a video message to Argentina's Christian Association of Business Executives (ACDE). He urges the business leaders to “be creative and bold” as they invest in the common good for a better economy.
By Vatican News staff writer

Pope Francis on Wednesday, sent a message to Argentina's Christian Association of Business Executives (ACDE) on the occasion of its 24th annual meeting on the theme: “Towards a more humane capitalism.”

The annual meeting, taking place from 30 June to 1 July, aims to examine the economy and society of Argentina, exploring how it should evolve in order to generate prosperity and development for all,  finding the means of mitigating the economic and social damages that have been brought to the fore by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Addressing the business leaders, the Pope recalled the joy he felt when he signed a Decree recongizing the the heroic virtue of Enrique Shaw, an Argentinian businessman who died of a malignant tumor in 1962 at the age of 41. He called on the venerable to accompany the business leaders in their meetings and to help them “move forward.”
 

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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2021-06/pope-francis-indigenous-people-canada-bishops-dialogue.html

Pope to meet with delegation of Indigenous People of Canada
30 June 2021, 12:16

The visit of the delegation of Indigenous people is scheduled between 17 and 20 December 2021. The Bishops of Canada express hope the meeting with the Pope will lead to a shared future of peace and harmony between Indigenous Peoples and the Catholic Church in Canada.
By Vatican News staff writer

In a statement on Tuesday,  the Bishops of Canada said that a delegation of Indigenous People is scheduled to meet with the Holy Father from 17 to 20 December 2021, “to foster meaningful encounters of dialogue and healing.”

This announcement comes after a 10 June statement from the Bishops in which they expressed their commitment to engage wholeheartedly with the past and to “take truly meaningful active steps together with Indigenous Peoples in view of a future filled with greater respect and cooperation.”

“The recent discovery of children’s remains at a burial site of a former residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia, remind us of a tragic legacy still felt today,” the Bishops said.

Therefore, in conversation with indigenous people and communities, both at the local and national levels, and bilaterally with the First Nations, Métis and Inuit national organizations, the Bishops, the sponsors of the initiative, are preparing a delegation to meet with the Pope.
 

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Video and translation of the Pope’s video message at the link

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2021-06/pope-francis-july-2021-prayer-intention-social-friendship.html
Pope’s prayer intention for July: Social friendship
30 June 2021, 14:30

In his video message on the prayer intention for July 2021, Pope Francis urges “that in social, economic and political situations of conflict, we may be courageous and passionate architects of dialogue and friendship”, against polarization and populism.
By Robin Gomes

In his video message in Spanish, Pope Francis focuses on dialogue as the “path to seeing reality in a new way, so we can live with passion the challenges we face in constructing the common good.”  He calls for an end to polarization that divides us, and urges prayers that there be no space for “enmity or war”.

The Pope Video has just been released with the intention that Pope Francis is entrusting to the entire Catholic Church through the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network.

In the month of July, the Holy Father calls on all to become “architects of dialogue and friendship” to solve the conflicts and causes of division that exist in society and among individual people. Only through dialogue, he says, is it possible to avoid the constant polarization and social enmity that destroy so many relationships.

The Holy Father asks that we pray to construct the common good with men and women who extend a hand to each other, and especially to always be at the side of the “most impoverished and vulnerable, those on the peripheries”.
 

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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2021-07/pope-lebanon-christian-leaders-vatican-day-pray-reflection.html

Lebanon’s Christian leaders around the Pope in prayer for the nation
01 July 2021, 09:41

Christian leaders of Lebanon gathered around Pope Francis in the Vatican on Thursday for a Day of Prayer and Reflection for Lebanon.
By Robin Gomes

Some 10 senior leaders of the various Christian Churches and communities of Lebanon, along with their delegations, have arrived in the Vatican for a day of prayer and reflection with Pope Francis, on the current situation of the troubled Middle Eastern nation and its future, and to implore for the gift of peace and stability.   The initiative is not to seek a political solution but to pray and read the signs of the time and respond to the cry of their people and alleviate their suffering.
 
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248220/pope-francis-stop-using-lebanon-and-the-middle-east-for-outside-interests-and-profits
Pope Francis: ‘Stop using Lebanon and the Middle East for outside interests and profits’
By Courtney Mares
Vatican City, Jul 1, 2021 / 11:23 am

Speech, photos and videos at the link below--
https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/it/speeches/2021/july/documents/20210701-libanesi.html
MESSAGGIO DEL SANTO PADRE FRANCESCO
A CONCLUSIONE DELLA PREGHIERA ECUMENICA
“IL SIGNORE DIO HA PROGETTI DI PACE.
INSIEME PER IL LIBANO"
Basilica di San Pietro
Giovedì, 1 luglio 2021

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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2021-07/pope-shows-solidarity-with-refugees-in-bosnia-herzegovina.html

Pope shows solidarity with refugees in Bosnia-Herzegovina
01 July 2021, 14:58

Pope Francis sends a donation for the building of structures at a refugee camp in the town of Lipa, northwest Bosnia-Herzegovina. The apostolic nuncio to the nation, Archbishop Luigi Pezzuto, says: "it is a sign of Pope Francis' closeness to the difficult situation of so many migrants who need the solidarity of all countries ".
Benedetta Capelli - Vatican City

The assistance provided to the Lipa refugee camp is intended as a humanitarian intervention to give dignity to those living there. The Nuncio to Bosnia-Herzegovina, Archbishop Luigi Pezzuto, spoke about this outreach to Vatican News and the initiatives being promoted to assist those in the camp with the donation of Pope Francis. The funds are being allocated for the construction of two multi-purpose rooms and dining rooms for families and minors living at the permanent camp of Lipa. On Thursday morning a ceremony took place to mark the laying of the foundation stone, with the presence of the Nuncio. The diocesan Caritas of Banja Luka, Caritas Milan and the NGO Ipsia have also contributed to the construction and management of the structures.
 

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The award-winning video at the link

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2021-07/vatican-award-video-international-day-human-fraternity.html
Vatican's International Day for Human Fraternity video wins award
01 July 2021, 11:45

The campaign consisting of a logo, graphics and a one-and-a-half minute video, translated into 22 languages, was internationally recognized at the 15th edition of "Publifestival", held in Madrid, Spain.
By Vatican News staff writer

The campaign of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, the Holy See’s Dicastery for Communications and the Higher Commitee for Human Fraternity has been awarded the first prize in the category of “Best Execution of an Advertising Campaign” at the 15th edition of Publifestival – the International Festival of Social Advertising – held in Madrid, Spain.
International Day of Human Fraternity
The award-winning campaign was created for the first-ever International Day for Human Fraternity which took place on 4 February 2021.

The International Day was declared by the United Nations following the Document of Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together signed exactly two years earlier by Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmad Al-Tayyeb during the Holy Father’s Apostolic Journey to the United Arab Emirates. The meeting inspired Pope Francis to write his third Encyclical, Fratelli tutti.
 

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Pope Francis accepts resignation of 75-year-old Chicago auxiliary bishop
By Hannah Brockhaus
Vatican City, Jul 1, 2021 / 07:00 am

Pope Francis on Thursday accepted the resignation of Chicago auxiliary Bishop John R. Manz, who has dedicated his priesthood to advocating for immigrants.

Bishop Manz turned 75 in November, the age at which bishops are required to send a resignation letter to the pope.

He was one of eight auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago, which serves 2.2 million Catholics in northeast Illinois. Cardinal Blase Cupich, 72, is the archbishop of Chicago.

Manz celebrated his 50th anniversary of priesthood and 25th anniversary as a bishop in May.
 

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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2021-07/pope-prime-minister-iraq-mustafa-al-kadhimi-private-audience.html

Pope receives Prime Minister of Iraq in the Vatican
02 July 2021, 13:34

Pope Francis receives Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, Prime Minister of Iraq, in private audience in the Vatican.
By Vatican News staff writer

Pope Francis on Friday received in audience Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, his family and entourage.

According to a communiqué issued by the Holy See Press Office, during the cordial talks, the two leaders recalled the Pope’s historic apostolic visit in March to Iraq, highlighting the unity experienced by the Iraqi people during the visit, and the importance of promoting a culture of national dialogue to foster stability.
 
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248246/pope-francis-discusses-protection-of-christians-with-iraqi-prime-minister
Pope Francis discusses protection of Christians with Iraqi prime minister
By Hannah Brockhaus
Vatican City, Jul 2, 2021 / 13:00 pm

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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2021-07/pope-videomessage-intl-meeting-science-for-peace-pontifical-acad.html

Pope: Science is a great resource for building peace
02 July 2021, 10:30

Addressing participants in an International Meeting of “Science for Peace” Pope Francis invites scientists to share scientific knowledge in the name of peace.
By Linda Bordoni 

Pope Francis has reiterated his appeal to build together a better post pandemic world always seeking new forms of collaboration.

His call was conveyed in a video-message to participants at a two-day International Meeting dedicated to “Science for Peace” that provides  scientists of different disciplines, researchers and Catholic academicians with a platform where to share knowledge and promote a culture of peace.

The world class event is organized in collaboration with the Pontifical Academy of Sciences whose mission includes achieving a role for science which involves the promotion of justice, development, solidarity, peace, and the resolution of conflict and fostering interaction between faith and reason and encouraging dialogue between science and spiritual, cultural, philosophical and religious values.
 
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248240/pope-francis-there-cannot-and-must-not-be-any-opposition-between-faith-and-science
Pope Francis: ‘There cannot and must not be any opposition between faith and science’
By CNA Staff
Vatican City, Jul 2, 2021 / 03:05 am

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Video at the link

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2021-07/pope-francis-world-meeting-families-special-format.html
Pope lays out new format for 2022 World Meeting of Families
02 July 2021, 13:13

Pope Francis releases a video message to describe the special format for the 2022 World Meeting of Families, and urges diocesan communities to be dynamic in planning initiatives as part of the event.
By Devin Watkins

As preparations get underway for the World Meeting of Families (WMF) set to take place on 22-26 June 2022, Pope Francis is urging Catholics around the globe to take part in the 10th edition of the event.

In a video message released on Friday, the Pope said a new format is being planned for the WMF event, which will have its focus on Rome but be held throughout the world.

“After being postponed for a year due to the pandemic, the desire to meet again is great,” said the Holy Father.
 
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248244/pope-francis-2022-world-meeting-of-families-will-include-local-gatherings
Pope Francis: 2022 World Meeting of Families will include local gatherings
Vatican City, Jul 2, 2021 / 07:40 am

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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2021-07/pope-francis-edgar-morin-message-birthday.html

Pope Francis pens message to Edgar Morin at 100
02 July 2021, 14:30

Pope Francis sends his compliments and best wishes to French philosopher and sociologist, Edgar Morin, on his 100th birthday.
By Vatican News staff writer

Pope Francis on Friday, sent a message to Mr. Edgar Morin on the occasion of his 100th birthday, extending to him best wishes for happiness and health.

Edgar Morin, philosopher and sociologist, was born on 8 July, 1921. He is internationally recognized for his scholarly contributions to diverse fields and for multiple publications.

The message, in the form of a telegram, was sent by Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, on behalf of the Pope. It was read by Archbishop Francesco Follo, the Permanent ******* of the Holy See to UNESCO, the UN’s Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, that organized an online panel discussion in recognition of Morin's influence on culture and society.

UNESCO continues the celebration of Edgar Morin’s 100th birthday with two other events slated for July 8 and 9.
 

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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2021-07/pope-francis-appointments-indonesia-palembang-padang.html

Pope appoints 2 bishops in Indonesia
03 July 2021, 16:25

Pope Francis on Saturday appointed an archbishop in Palembang and a bishop in Padang in Indonesia.
By Vatican News staff reporter

Among the other appointments of Pope Francis on July 3 are a bishop each in Chad and Mexico, and 2 bishops in Italy.
 

https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2021/07/03/210703b.html
Resignations and Appointments, 03.07.2021

Resignation and appointment of metropolitan archbishop of Palembang, Indonesia
Appointment of bishop of Padang, Indonesia
Appointment of bishop of Pala, Chad
Appointment of bishop of Ales-Terralba, Italy, and union in persona Episcopi of the sees of Oristano and Ales-Terralba
Appointment of auxiliary bishop of Pozzuoli, Italy
Appointment of auxiliary bishop of México, Mexico