Welcome to Vaticano Updates! This week, Pope Francis announces another salary cut for Vatican cardinals, effective Nov. 1, and reprimands Swiss bishops for mishandling abuse claims after a lengthy investigation. The Vatican unveils “Luce,” a cartoon mascot for the 2025 Jubilee, while Pope Francis prepares to open a Holy Door at Rome’s Rebibbia prison, symbolizing hope for prisoners worldwide. Lastly, Cardinal Renato Martino, former Vatican diplomat, dies at age 91.
Vaticano Updates: “Luce,” the Jubilee Mascot
Pope Francis cuts cardinals' salaries, rebukes Swiss bishops on abuse, unveils Jubilee mascot “Luce,” plans a prison Holy Door, and mourns Cardinal Martino at 91.
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