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May 20, 2020

Vatican distributes notes on cleaning, protecting church objects

A worker disinfects before Mass at Rome's Basilica of Santa Maria in Campitelli May 18, 2020. The Pontifical Council for Culture at the Vatican distributed guidelines May 20 for cleaning and protecting church objects during the coronavirus pandemic.

VATICAN CITY -- To help prevent damaging artistic and historically significant objects, the Pontifical Council for Culture released suggestions for cleaning and disinfecting church buildings, furnishings and sacred objects.

Published in Vatican
July 11, 2018

Detailed guidelines needed for use of deconsecrated churches, cardinal says

The deconsecrated Cathedral of the Transfiguration in Markham, Ont., north of Toronto, has reopened its doors and now welcomes members of the Jesus the King Melkite Catholic community.
VATICAN – The Vatican is helping organize an international conference meant to help dioceses work with their local communities in finding appropriate uses for decommissioned churches.
Published in International
April 30, 2018

Even amid suffering, love highlights value of every life, Pope says

Pope Francis greets singer Katy Perry, accompanied by English actor Orlando Bloom, during an audience with people participating in the "United to Cure Conference" at the Vatican April 28. Hundreds of physicians, researchers and health care executives attended the April 26-28 conference to talk about medical advances and steps to promote health-care around the world.
VATICAN – Love is a miraculous force that helps the parents of sick children focus on the beauty of their children's lives and keeps the flame of hope for a cure alive, Pope Francis told an Italian couple and a group of their supporters.
Published in International
September 18, 2017

Pope praises Rome's first interreligious half-marathon

Pilgrims hold a large Colombian flag as Pope Francis leads the Angelus in St. Peter's Square Sept. 17 at the Vatican.

VATICAN CITY – After thousands of runners completed the first ever "multireligious" half-marathon in Rome, Pope Francis praised the initiative, which was sponsored by the Pontifical Council for Culture.

Published in Vatican
January 17, 2013

Vatican to enlist Christian all-stars to help scandal-ridden sports

In the wake of Lance Armstrong's admission to doping, the Vatican has invited top-tier Christian athletes Tim Tebow (pictured) and Jeremy Lin to help bring ethical values back to a scandal-ridden world of sports.

VATICAN CITY - In an effort to flex its moral muscle in the professional sports arena, the Vatican has invited top-tier Christian athletes Tim Tebow and Jeremy Lin to help bring ethical values back to a scandal-ridden world of sports.

Published in International