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The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines is encouraging the faithful to practice ‘digital media fasting’. The bishops believe that reducing digital consumption can help individuals regain inner peace, deepen personal relationships, and experience God’s presence in their daily lives.

In international news, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, has announced that the Holy See will not join the Board of Peace. This board, which was proposed by the U.S. president, aims to address conflicts in Gaza and other regions.

EWTN Studios is launching a behind-the-scenes series of the musical Bernadette. The series, which offers an inside look at the production before its U.S. premiere, can be viewed on EWTN+, EWTN.com, EWTN’s YouTube Channel, and on EWTN’s broadcast channel.

In Ireland, the traditional Confirmation Pledge has been updated to include vaping and smoking. Auxiliary Bishop Michael Router of the Armagh Archdiocese announced the change to mark Temperance Sunday and the Lenten season.

Finally, the Vatican is celebrating the 400th anniversary of St. Peter’s by opening new areas of the basilica, including the full terrace. In addition, a “SmartPass” digital entry system will be introduced. These changes aim to enhance the experience of visitors and pilgrims to this historic site.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines is encouraging the faithful to practice ‘digital media fasting’. The bishops believe that by reducing digital consumption, individuals can reclaim their inner peace, deepen their relationships, and become more aware of God’s presence in their daily lives.

In international news, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, has made it clear that the Holy See will not be participating in the ‘Board of Peace’. This board, which is being promoted by the U.S. president, aims to address conflicts such as the one in Gaza.

EWTN Studios is launching a behind-the-scenes series of the musical ‘Bernadette’ ahead of its U.S. premiere. The series will be available for viewing on various platforms including EWTN+, EWTN.com, EWTN’s YouTube Channel, and EWTN’s broadcast channel.

In Ireland, the traditional Confirmation Pledge has been updated to include vaping and smoking. Auxiliary Bishop Michael Router of the Armagh Archdiocese welcomed the rewording of the pledge, which was announced to mark Temperance Sunday and the Lenten season.

Lastly, in celebration of the 400th anniversary of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican is opening new areas of the basilica, including the full terrace. Additionally, a “SmartPass” digital entry system will be introduced, providing visitors with enhanced access to this historic site.

In a recent statement, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines encouraged the faithful to start a ‘digital media fasting’. The bishops believe that by reducing digital consumption, individuals can regain inner peace, deepen their relationships, and become more aware of God’s presence in their daily lives.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, announced that the Holy See will not be partaking in the ‘Board of Peace’. This initiative, promoted by the U.S. president, aims to address conflicts in areas such as Gaza. The Vatican’s decision not to participate was made public by Cardinal Parolin.

EWTN Studios has launched a behind-the-scenes series of the musical ‘Bernadette’. The series, which offers an inside look at the production, can be viewed on various platforms including EWTN+, EWTN.com, EWTN’s YouTube Channel, and EWTN’s broadcast channel. This comes ahead of the musical’s U.S. premiere.

In Ireland, the traditional Confirmation Pledge has been updated to include a commitment to abstain from vaping and smoking. Auxiliary Bishop Michael Router of the Armagh Archdiocese welcomed the rewording of the pledge, which was announced to coincide with Temperance Sunday and the Lenten season.

In celebration of its 400th anniversary, St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican is opening new areas to the public, including the full terrace. Additionally, a ‘SmartPass’ digital entry system will be introduced. These changes are part of the Vatican’s efforts to mark this significant milestone in the basilica’s history.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines is encouraging the faithful to practice ‘digital media fasting’. The bishops believe that by reducing digital consumption, individuals can reclaim inner peace, deepen their interpersonal relationships, and become more aware of God’s presence in their everyday lives.

In other news, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, has announced that the Holy See will not be participating in the ‘Board of Peace’. This initiative, proposed by the U.S. president, was designed to address conflicts in regions such as Gaza. The Vatican’s decision not to participate has been officially communicated.

EWTN Studios is launching a behind-the-scenes series on the musical ‘Bernadette’, ahead of its U.S. premiere. The series will be available for viewing on various platforms including EWTN+, EWTN.com, EWTN’s YouTube Channel, and its broadcast channel. This move is expected to give audiences a unique insight into the production of the musical.

In Ireland, the traditional Confirmation Pledge has been updated to include a commitment to abstain from vaping and smoking. Auxiliary Bishop Michael Router of the Armagh Archdiocese introduced the revised pledge to mark Temperance Sunday and the Lenten season. This change reflects the Church’s ongoing commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles among its members.

Finally, as part of its 400th anniversary celebrations, the Vatican is set to open new areas of St. Peter’s Basilica to the public. This includes the full terrace. Additionally, a new ‘SmartPass’ digital entry system will be introduced, enhancing visitor experience and access to this historic site.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines has called on the faithful to practice ‘digital media fasting’. The bishops believe that by reducing digital consumption, individuals can regain a sense of inner peace, improve their personal relationships, and become more aware of God’s presence in their daily lives.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, has announced that the Holy See will not be participating in the ‘Board of Peace’. This initiative, promoted by the U.S. president, was designed to address conflicts in regions such as Gaza. The Vatican’s decision not to participate was made clear by Cardinal Parolin.

EWTN Studios is launching a behind-the-scenes series on the musical ‘Bernadette’ ahead of its U.S. premiere. The series will be available for viewing on various platforms including EWTN+, EWTN.com, EWTN’s YouTube Channel, and the EWTN broadcast channel. This series provides an insider’s look into the making of the musical.

In Ireland, the traditional Confirmation Pledge has been updated to include a commitment to abstain from smoking and vaping. Auxiliary Bishop Michael Router of the Armagh Archdiocese welcomed the rewording of the pledge, which was announced to coincide with Temperance Sunday and the Lenten season.

To celebrate the 400th anniversary of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican is opening new areas of the basilica to the public, including the full terrace. In addition, a new ‘SmartPass’ digital entry system will be introduced. This move is part of the Vatican’s efforts to modernize access to the basilica and enhance the visitor experience.