Vatican & World news 08.07.2022

In the headlines this Friday, July 8th:

-   Pope Francis insists zero tolerance of abuse is non negotiable

-   The Pontiff will visit the Italian hilltown of Assisi and Southern Italian city of Matera in late September

-   The Bishops of the European Union oppose adding abortion to EU charter of fundamental rights

-   The Vatican’s Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin continues his visit in South Sudan, and blesses the foundation stone of the Apostolic Nunciature in the country