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Vatican’s Liturgy Czar Rejects German Church’s Plans for Laity to Preach Homilies, Conduct Baptisms
Apart from covering the question of homilies and baptisms by laypeople, the seven-page letter also reminded the German bishops that liturgical translations must be confirmed and approved by the Vatican.

UPDATE: Pope Francis Has Bronchitis But Is Resting and Improving, Vatican Says
This update comes after Holy See said mid-Thursday that the Pope ‘rested well overnight’ and that ‘the clinical picture is progressively improving.’

This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of April
In some of the video clips, the faces of iconic people associated with peace — Pope John XXIII, Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King Jr., and Mahatma Gandhi — are superimposed on the scenes.

Cardinal O’Malley ‘Surprised, Disappointed’ by Abuse Expert’s Criticism of Vatican Commission
The commission issued an updated statement on March 30 in which Cardinal O’Malley said he was ‘supplementing’ his earlier sentiments regarding Father Zollner’s resignation.

Vatican: ‘Doctrine of Discovery’ is Not Catholic Teaching
According to the statement, in recent years, a renewed dialogue with indigenous peoples, including Catholic indigenous, has helped the Church to better understand their values, cultures, as well as past and present sufferings.

Update: Pope Francis to Continue Treatment at Hospital, Vatican Says
‘This morning after having breakfast, [Pope Francis] read some newspapers and resumed work,’ Bruni added. ‘Before lunch, he went to the chapel of his private apartment, where he spent time in prayer and received the Eucharist.’

Pope Francis’ Health: Here’s a Timeline of His Medical Issues in Recent Years
The Pope has dealt with sciatica, colon surgey and knee pain of late.

BREAKING: Pope Francis Is Hospitalized With a Respiratory Infection, Vatican Says
Pope Francis will be hospitalized for ‘some days,’ according to the Holy See Press Office director.

Abuse-Prevention Expert Leaves Vatican Commission for Protection of Minors, Citing Concerns
Jesuit Father Hans Zollner, an internationally renowned expert in protecting children and vulnerable adults from clerical sex abuse, has resigned from his position on the Vatican’s safeguarding commission.