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Listen: In this episode of The Vatican Briefing, a leading Catholic bishop on the U.S.-Mexico border expresses "grave concern" that the 2024 presidential race could lead to further demonization of migrants seeking to enter the country.

Pope Francis will celebrate the vigil of Pentecost in Verona, Italy, the setting for Shakespeare's play, "Romeo and Juliet."

The Diocese of Verona has chosen "Justice and Peace will Kiss" from Psalm 85 as the theme for the pope's visit May 18.

Even for a place that prides itself on its culture of unusual encounters, Pope Francis' visit Sunday stood out.

The Vatican April 26 confirmed that Pope Francis will join a G7 discussion on artificial intelligence in mid-June. 

In the 1960s, the Catholic cardinal of Los Angeles labeled the art of Corita Kent as blasphemous. But on Sunday, April 28, it will be given the spotlight by Pope Francis in a Vatican-organized exhibition.

The most important outcome of the current Synod of Bishops on synodality is the synodal process itself and not the hot-button topics discussed, Pope Francis said.

The reform projects launched by Pope Francis — reforming not just institutions like the Roman Curia, but attitudes and pastoral approaches — will not be reversed, even though some may take different forms in the future, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state.

Francis, the comic strip: Two bishops visit Francis every day to check on his health. So thoughtful!