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Vatican News: New Swiss Guards, King Charles III’s Coronation & Christian Persecution in India

Join us for this week’s Vaticano Updates and stay up-to-date with the latest news from Pope Francis and the Vatican. In this episode, we’ll cover the following topics: 

  • Pope Francis’ inspiring message to the Swiss Guards during the swearing-in ceremony of new recruits.
  • Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin’s representation of Pope Francis at the Coronation of King Charles III, which was deeply rooted in Christian tradition.
  • Indian Archbishop Peter Machado’s concerns about the persecution of Christians in Manipur amid the recent eruption of violence.
  • Pope Francis’ call for peace talks in Sudan as more than 100,000 people flee from intense fighting.
  • Pope Francis’ message to teens and young adults ahead of World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal.

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