A light show on themes of the environment and earth as "our common home" were projected on the facade of St. Peter's Basilica. The program did not contain any overt religious symbols.

Cdl. Becciu resigned at the demand of Pope Francis in the wake of investigations of financial dealings.

Cardinal Zen, the retired bishop of Hong Kong, said in an interview that he had not been granted an audience by the Pope during the five days when he came to Rome to appeal for the appointment of a new bishop for the city.