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Vatican News: Doctor, Surfer & Seminarian on way to sainthood & Vatican Guidelines for Social Media

Welcome to this week’s Vaticano Updates, where we bring you the latest and most significant news from Pope Francis and the Vatican. In this episode, we cover a range of topics, including Pope Francis’ inspiring message on Pentecost, the prestigious Paul VI Award presented to Italy’s President Mattarella, Vatican’s recommendations for Christian engagement with social media, the appointment of a new bishop for the Diocese of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and a step closer to canonization for the heroic Guido Schäffer, Brazil’s “Surfer Angel.” Stay tuned for these fascinating updates from the Vatican and Pope Francis’ impactful teachings.

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