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

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, promoted by the U.S. President, aims to address conflicts in regions such as Gaza. The reasons for the Vatican’s decision not to participate have not been disclosed.

EWTN Studios is launching a behind-the-scenes series on the Bernadette musical, ahead of its U.S. premiere. The series, which offers an in-depth look at the making of the musical, can be accessed 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 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.

As part of the 400th anniversary celebrations of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican is opening new areas of the historic building, including the full terrace. In addition, a ‘SmartPass’ digital entry system will be introduced, enhancing accessibility for visitors.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines has called on the faithful to engage in ‘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 everyday lives.

In other news, 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, is intended to address conflicts in Gaza and other regions. The Vatican did not provide further details on its decision.

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

In Ireland, the traditional Confirmation Pledge has been updated to include a commitment against vaping and smoking. Auxiliary Bishop Michael Router of the Armagh Archdiocese introduced the revised wording to mark Temperance Sunday and the Lenten season.

Finally, as part of the 400th anniversary celebrations of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican has announced the opening of new areas of the basilica, including the full terrace. Additionally, a “SmartPass” digital entry system will be introduced, providing easier access for visitors.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines is encouraging the faithful to start a ‘digital media fast’. By reducing their digital consumption, the bishops believe that individuals can reclaim their inner silence, deepen their relationships, and rediscover the presence of God in their everyday lives. This initiative is a response to the increasing dependence on digital media and the subsequent impact on personal and spiritual well-being.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, has announced that the Holy See will not participate in the ‘Board of Peace’. This board, promoted by the U.S. president, aims to address conflicts in regions such as Gaza. The Vatican’s decision not to participate in the board indicates its independent stance on global peace initiatives.

EWTN Studios has launched a behind-the-scenes series of the musical ‘Bernadette’ ahead of its U.S. premiere. The series, which provides an in-depth look at the production of the musical, can be viewed on various platforms including EWTN+, EWTN.com, EWTN’s YouTube Channel, and on EWTN’s broadcast channel. This series offers viewers a unique perspective on the making of this religious-themed musical.

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 to mark Temperance Sunday and the Lenten season. This update reflects the Church’s ongoing commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles among its members.

As part of its 400th anniversary celebrations, new areas of St. Peter’s Basilica will be opened to the public. The Vatican will also roll out a ‘SmartPass’ digital entry system. These initiatives aim to enhance the visitor experience at one of the most significant sites in Catholicism, while also embracing modern technology.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines is encouraging the faithful to consider ‘digital media fasting’. The bishops believe that reducing digital consumption can help individuals regain inner peace, strengthen personal relationships, and enhance awareness of God’s presence in everyday life.

In international news, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, has announced that the Holy See will not be involved in the ‘Board of Peace’. This initiative, proposed by the U.S. President, aims to address conflicts including the situation in Gaza. The Vatican’s decision not to participate was made public by Cardinal Parolin.

EWTN Studios is set to launch a behind-the-scenes series of the Bernadette musical, 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 move is expected to give audiences a unique insight into the making of the musical.

In Ireland, the traditional Confirmation Pledge has been updated to include a commitment to abstain from vaping and smoking. This change was introduced by Auxiliary Bishop Michael Router of the Armagh Archdiocese to mark Temperance Sunday and the Lenten season. The updated pledge is seen as a response to modern challenges facing the faithful.

Finally, as part of the 400-year celebration of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican is set to open new areas of the church, including the full terrace. Additionally, a ‘SmartPass’ digital entry system will be introduced. These changes are part of the Vatican’s efforts to modernize access to the historic site while commemorating its significant milestone.

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

The Vatican, represented by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the secretary of state, has declared it will not be part of the ‘Board of Peace’ proposed by the U.S. president. The board was intended to address conflicts such as the one in Gaza. The Holy See’s decision not to participate was announced by Cardinal Parolin.

EWTN Studios is launching a behind-the-scenes series of the musical ‘Bernadette’ ahead of its U.S. premiere. The series will be available 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. The change was announced by Auxiliary Bishop Michael Router of the Armagh Archdiocese to mark Temperance Sunday and the Lenten season.

As part of the 400th anniversary celebrations of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican has announced the opening of new areas of the basilica, including the full terrace. Additionally, a “SmartPass” digital entry system will be introduced.