In this week’s Vaticano Updates, we cover the most important news from Pope Francis and the Vatican. Learn about the recent attack on a bishop and two priests in Jerusalem, the 20th anniversary of the Iraq War, the upcoming Disney+ special with the Pope, the closure of the Vatican’s diplomatic headquarters in Nicaragua, and the anniversary of the consecration of Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest developments in the Catholic Church and beyond.

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