Pope Francis, World
| 05/6/2024
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After an early morning Mass today in St. Peter’s Basilica and a meeting with Pope Francis, 34 young Catholic men from Switzerland took their oaths of office as members of the Pontifical Swiss Guard.
This centuries-old ceremony usually takes place on May 6, the anniversary of the day in 1527 when 147 Swiss soldiers died protecting Pope Clement VII during the Sack of Rome.
The Guard was established in 1506 by Pope Julius II making it one of the oldest military units. They continue to serve today as they guard the Pope and his residence.
Catholic News Service has this report from Vatican City.
The Archdiocese of New York maintains the custom of observing Ascension Thursday on Thursday, May 9.
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With a sincere commitment to reparation, the hope is that even “if the irreparable cannot be completely repaired, love can always be reborn, making the wound bearable,” the pope said.
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There’s a touching episode in the Acts of the Apostles today. The virtue of hospitality has always been prized by the Church.
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