Just like during Holy Week, Christmas of 2020 was marked by the pandemic. Once again, the main Vatican ceremonies were held in a practically empty St. Peter's Basilica.
The pope has called bishops from all over the world to a synod on synodality. The year has just begun, and Pope Francis already has an intense agenda for the upcoming twelve months.
He chose to dedicate an entire year to St. Joseph. Since the beginning of December, the pope has been asking people to respect government-imposed restrictions to address the pandemic.
It is organized on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the publication of the Amoris Laetitia document. During the Angelus on the Feast of the Holy Family, the pope made an important announcement. He said that next March 19 would be the inauguration of a year dedicated to the family. The mo...