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Entrance of Pontificial Lateran University (CNS Photo/Paul Haring)
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
For the first time in its 245 years, Pope Francis has appointed a married layman, Vincenzo Buonomo, to lead the university.
FaithNews
Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service
Archbishop Luis Ladaria is one of the 14 men Pope Francis has chosen to make cardinals this year.
The coffin containing the body of St. John XXIII is seen during a ceremony in Vittorio Veneto Square after its arrival in Bergamo, Italy, May 24. The body of the late pope left the Vatican on May 24 to be displayed in his home region until June 10. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
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Paul Haring - Catholic News Service

BERGAMO, Italy (CNS) — Accompanied by Bishop Francesco Beschi of Bergamo and escorted by both Italian and Vatican police officers, the glass coffin containing the body of St. John XXIII left the Vatican early on May 24 for a 370-mile drive to Bergamo.

The route taken for the trip north was kept secret for security reasons.

Doves and interlocking wedding bands symbolizing the sacrament of marriage are depicted in a stained-glass window at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church in Deer Park, N.Y.
FaithNews
Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service
Recent reforms encouraged bishops to fully fund their marriage tribunals and not charge petitioners.
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Carol Glatz - Catholic News Service
The need for universal health care coverage was a major topic at the World Health Assembly meeting.
Altar servers lead a Palm Sunday procession March 25 in Youtong, in China's Hebei province. (CNS photo/Damir Sagolj, Reuters)
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
The pope appeared to be alluding to the fact that since February there has been a crackdown by the Chinese authorities on religion in the mainland.