Pope Francis baptizes 21 babies in annual ceremony at the Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis has baptised 21 babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has ...
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Pope Francis to give monthly bonus to Vatican City employees with 3 or more children
The “baby bonus” initiative is the latest in ... and as of 2024 includes a new sports facility and swimming pool. Pope Francis baptized 21 babies, all the children of Vatican staff and Swiss ...
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Pope Francis Welcomes Jubilee Pilgrims: ‘Begin Again With Hope’
Pope Francis blesses a baby during the Saturday Jubilee audience in the Vatican’s audience hall, Jan. 11, 2025. Credit: Vatican Media The Jubilee audience marked the beginning of regular ...