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Orietta Ferretti: The Woman Who Managed Air Travel for Four Popes and the Vatican

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For over four decades, Orietta Ferretti served as a silent but essential architect of papal travel, managing the complex logistics that allowed four successive pontiffs to conduct their international missions. As a long-standing figure within the Vatican’s organizational framework, Ferretti coordinated the intricate details of papal flights—from the selection of carriers to the onboard arrangements … Read more

Pope’s Consistory with Cardinals: 26-27 June Discussions, Prayers, and Geopolitical Map

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Pope Francis to Convene Extraordinary Consistory with Cardinals on June 26-27 Pope Francis will convene an extraordinary consistory with the College of Cardinals on June 26 and 27 to engage in prayer, group work, and debate regarding major contemporary global issues. The meeting is designed to facilitate direct dialogue between the Pontiff and senior Church … Read more

Pedro Sánchez Meets Pope Francis: Migration, Peace, and Political Scrutiny

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on October 11, 2024, to discuss international cooperation on migration and global peace initiatives, according to official statements from the Spanish government. The meeting took place against a backdrop of significant domestic political pressure in Spain, as the Prime Minister’s administration faces ongoing … Read more

Lenten Meditations 2024: Conversion to the Gospel with St. Francis | Vatican News

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Vatican Announces Lenten Meditations Focusing on the Conversion of St. Francis VATICAN CITY – The Vatican has announced a series of Lenten meditations, beginning Friday, March 6, 2026, centered on the theme of the conversion of St. Francis of Assisi to the Gospel. Delivered by Father Roberto Pasolini, Capuchin friar and Predicator of the Papal … Read more