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Vatican News: Pope to Travel to Luxembourg and Belgium & Canadian Cardinal Cleared of Misconduct Allegations

Welcome to Vaticano Updates: Pope Francis stresses unity with Chinese Catholics, Cardinal Lacroix cleared of misconduct, Montecassino bombing remembered, urgent needs in Gaza, and a September visit to Luxembourg and Belgium announced.

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Pope Francis emphasized the unity of Chinese Catholics with Rome in a video message during the 100th anniversary of the Concilium Sinense, while the Vatican cleared Canadian Cardinal Gerald Lacroix of misconduct allegations. Additionally, the 80th anniversary of the Montecassino bombing was commemorated, Cardinal Pizzaballa highlighted urgent needs in Gaza, and the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Luxembourg and Belgium in September.

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