(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 2 - The diocese of Rome said it is opening an inquiry after a cherub in a fresco in the city's San Lorenzo in Lucina church came to bear a resemblance to Premier Giorgia Meloni following restoration work.

On Friday, February 6, a virtual pilgrimage against human trafficking will connect participants online from all continents in a global journey of prayer, including a message from the Holy Father. A live broadcast will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (CET) in five languages on the website www.prayagainsttrafficking.net.

The superior general of the Society of St. Pius X "publicly announced his decision to entrust the bishops of the Society with the task of proceeding with new episcopal consecrations" on July 1, according to a statement released by the order.

Pope Leo XIV will visit five Catholic parishes of Rome in February and March, in continuity with his predecessors, the Diocese of Rome announced Friday. The visits, which will take place on Sundays during the penitential season of Lent, will include the celebration of Mass.

Today, Pope Francis opens a Holy Door at the Church of St. Paul's outside the walls. It's a part of a process that began on Christmas Eve when he knocked on a Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica. (SOUNDBITE OF KNOCKING ON DOOR) RASCOE: All this is to kick ...