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The Vatican Secretary of State has tested positive for the coronavirus. Cardinal Pietro Parolin reportedly has very mild symptoms. He is fully vaccinated and has received booster shots. The cardinal travels frequently for his role, but he recently canceled an upcoming trip to northern Italy.
A Jesuit-run publication in Rome is under fire, after publishing an article supporting a bill that would legalize assisted suicide in Italy. La Civiltà Cattolica is produced by the Jesuits in Rome, and is approved before publication by the Vatican Secretariat of State.
A Catholic couple in Colorado say their statues of the Blessid Virgin Mary are still standing, after a devastating fire that destroyed their home. The couple were among 1,000 Coloradans who lost their homes in the Marshall Fire in December. A statue of Saint Jude at their home also survived the fire.
Today is the feast of Saint Charles of Sezze. The Italian and lay Franciscan was born in 1613. He was known for his simplicity and charity. He also worked tirelessly with victims of the plague.