Welcome to Vaticano Updates, where we bring you the latest news from the Holy Father and the Vatican. In this episode, we cover Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of March, his prayers for victims of a deadly train crash in Greece, and his decision to cut free and discounted rent for cardinals and Vatican managers. We also share details about a new book that contains the Pope’s answers to frequently asked questions and a preview of his upcoming visit to Hungary in April. Stay tuned for more updates from the Vatican!

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