Inspired by Pope Francis’ call to protect the environment, the Vatican will eliminate all chemical pesticides and fertilizers. The head of the Vatican’s extensive gardens has announced an initiative, already underway, to totally eliminate the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Rafael Tornini, head of the Garden and Environment Service of the Vatican, told L’Osservatore Read more
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Benedict XVI bright, leaning on Zimmer frame at meeting
Friday, October 23rd, 2015
The editor of a German publication found Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI “bright-eyed, smiling, leaning on a Zimmer frame” at a meeting last week. Kai Diekmann, editor-in-chief of Bild Zeitung, visited the former Pope at his residence inside the Vatican on October 15. Benedict, 88, greeted Diekmann with a warm, two-handed handshake. “He is there on Read more