The revised rites highlight "even more that the Roman Pontiff's funeral is that of a shepherd and disciple of Christ and not of a powerful man of this world."

The pope will canonize Blessed Acutis on April 27, during the Jubilee for Adolescents in Rome on April 25-27, and Blessed Frassati during the Jubilee of Young People in Rome on July 28-August 3.

Los laicos podrán y se espera que hagan mayores contribuciones en las funciones y la vida de la Iglesia de cara al futuro.

Persecution and discrimination against Christians around the world are getting worse -- that's the stark warning from Aid to the Church in Need that works with thousands of vulnerable Christian communities in 140 countries.

Launched in 2016, the index is a comprehensive poverty measure inspired by Pope Francis.