Her appointment is seen as a milestone for the Catholic Church as it continues to navigate debates about women’s roles in leadership.
He made the call in his 2025 World Day of Peace message, annually marked on January 1, to encourage peace worldwide.
The Catholic Church normally celebrates a Holy Year, also known as a Jubilee Year, every 25 years.
“The Iraqi police had intercepted them and blown them up,” the pope stated.
The trial revolved around allegations that Messr Palombella and Nardella had allegedly pocketed proceeds from the choir’s concerts.
“Italy needs migrants,’’ Pope Francis said.
Mr Zelensky said in a post on Telegram that he asked the pope for support for children and adults imprisoned by Russia.
As mass commenced, the head of the Catholic Church plans to beautify Anne of Jesus.
Pope Francis is in Belgium on Friday for a three-day visit where he is scheduled to meet privately with a group of 15 victims of clerical sexual abuse.
The pope will address a number of issues, including migration, climate change and war in Europe.
