Pope Francis expressed concern June 3 about what he termed the "disturbing social unrest" taking place throughout the United States. The pontiff called for the confrontation of racism, but said violence is "self-destructive and self-defeating."
To prevent fraud and corruption, uphold Catholic principles and save money, Pope Francis has issued a new set of laws covering contracts for the purchase of goods, property and services for both the Roman Curia and Vatican City State offices.
With a religious sister who survived COVID-19 and a woman who lost her mother to the coronavirus, Pope Francis led the recitation of rosary and asked Mary to intercede to save the world from the pandemic.
