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.- A print book which includes Pope Francis’ homilies during the coronavirus lockdown in Italy has been published by the Vatican. “Strong in the Face of Tribulation: The Church in Communion – A Sure Support in Time of Trial,” collects Pope Francis’ homilies, prayers, and other messages delivered from March 9 to May 18, 2020. The paperback book is available for purchase on Amazon.com for $22.90. It also includes resources for times when physical access to the sacraments is not possible and other Church blessings and prayers. A free PDF of the book was available on the website of the Vatican Publishing House in various languages, but according to Vatican News, there were requests for a print version. Fr. Giulio Cesareo, editorial director of the Vatican Publishing House, told Vatican News Pope Francis “is a father, a spiritual guide who accompanied us as we lived that period [of lockdown].” “His homilies are precious because they are not only valid for back then. We still experien..https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/images/Pope_Francis_arrives_in_St_Peters_Square_for_the_general_audience_Sept_21_2016_Credit_Daniel_Ibez_CNA.jpeg?w=350