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News from the Vatican
- Pope: Moon landing inspires progress on justice, environment
  
  Pope Francis is hoping that the 50th anniversary of the first moon walk inspires efforts to help our "common home" on Earth.
- Synod emphasizes Church’s mission to defend the vulnerable, cardinal says
  
  The objective of the upcoming Synod of Bishops for the Amazon is to highlight the need for religious, political and social leaders to come together and defend the dignity of indigenous men, women and...
- British-born Italian layman appointed new Vatican spokesperson
  
  Pope Francis has appointed British-born Italian layman Matteo Bruni as the new director of the Holy See Press Office.
- Top Vatican diplomat calls relationship with US ‘strong and solid’
  
  A new exhibit celebrates 35 years of Vatican-U.S. diplomatic relations.
- United States to co-host Vatican summit on religious freedom
  
  The Vatican and the U.S. will co-host a summit on religious freedom.

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