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Vatican News: Pope Francis announces Church’s first World Day of Children

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Get the latest from the Vatican in Vaticano Updates: Church’s first World Day of Children, Pope Francis’ concern over Italy’s birth rate, the first African Liturgy Congress, resignation of Syro-Malabar Church’s head, and discussions on women’s role in the Church. 
 

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