Tag: Pope Francis
Breaking: Voting concluded as Vatican chose Pope Francis’ successor
In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, the voting process for Pope Francis' successor has concluded, culminating in the…
Again! Papal election stalls as black smoke rises from Sistine Chapel
This marks the second occurrence of black smoke after the conclave’s first voting session on Wednesday evening, further extending the…
Cardinals gather to elect new pope in secretive conclave
A two-thirds majority is required to elect the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. There are 1.4 billion Catholics…
World’s oldest woman Inah Canabarro dies at 116
By Aderinola Abimbola The world’s oldest woman, Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas has died at the age of 116 y in…
Pope Francis buried in Rome’s Basilica of Saint Mary Major
Some 150,000 people watched Pope Francis’ funeral procession through Rome from the roadside, according to estimates by the Vatican.
Rome and the world bid farewell to Pope Francis with massive funeral
Presidents, royalty and simple mourners bade farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday at a solemn funeral ceremony, where a cardinal…
Trump, Zelensky among leaders converging for Pope Francis’ funeral
U.S. President Donald Trump and Argentine President Javier Milei are among leaders arriving Friday, the last day Argentine pope will…
Tinubu deploys Akpabio, Minister, 3 Archbishops for Pope Francis’ funeral
President Tinubu had on Monday joined the Catholic faithful and Christians worldwide to mourn the death of Pope Francis, who…
Farewell to the People’s Pope
The Pope stood for world peace. He preached compassion. He opposed the widening inequality and social injustice which define the…
FUOYE Pro-Chancellor, Ndoma-Egba, eulogizes late Pope Francis
Ndoma-Egba, a staunch Catholic and Papal Knight of the Order of Saint Sylvester, a title bestowed on him by the…
‘He died without suffering…,’ Doctor recounts Pope Francis’ last moment
Dr. Sergio Alfieri coordinated Francis’ five-week hospital treatment for double pneumonia and continued to oversee the pope’s treatment after the…
Pope Francis’ body moved to St. Peter’s Basilica for public to pay respects
It is anticipated that tens of thousands will pay their last respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter’s before his…
Report reveals last words of Pope Francis
Although visibly weakened, Pope Francis delivered the traditional Urbi et Orbi (To the City and to the World) blessing to…
Vatican releases date for Pope Francis’s funeral
His body will be taken into the adjacent St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. (0700 GMT), in…
Pope Francis: World lost defender of the poor – European leaders
The pontiff was a staunch defender of refugees and the impoverished during his 12 years leading the Catholic Church, especially…
Vatican reveals cause of Pope Francis’ death
According to his official death certificate released by the Holy See Press Office, the pontiff passed away on Monday morning,…
“Messenger of hope,” UN Secretary-General mourns Pope Francis
In his most recent engagement, the Pope voiced concern over the political tensions and potential for conflict in South Sudan,…
Modi on Pope Francis: ‘His light touched millions, including India’
Modi praised the late Pontiff’s devotion to the underprivileged, saying: “From a young age, he devoted himself towards realising the…
A Heartfelt goodbye: Tinubu’s message on Pope Francis’ death will stir your soul
In a solemn tribute issued on Monday, Tinubu said the Pope’s death, coming shortly after Easter, “is a sacred return…
30 Astonishing facts about late Pope Francis you never knew
From humble beginnings in Buenos Aires to leading the Catholic Church with compassion and reform, his life was filled with…
Football matches canceled after Pope Francis’ death
All football matches in Italy have been postponed as a sign of respect following the passing of Pope Francis on…
First black or Asian Pontiff: Who will be the next Pope?
The world is now waiting with bated breath to see who will succeed Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pope,…
Updated: Pope Francis passes away; reveals unusual burial wish
The Vatican has confirmed the passing of Pope Francis, the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church, who died at the…
Pope Francis discharged from hospital after 38 days (video)
Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Sunday after surviving a five-week battle in hospital against double pneumonia that became…
Vatican: Pope slept well after suffering 2 respiratory episodes
The 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church is suffering from bilateral pneumonia and has been treated as an inpatient at…
Pope Francis resting peacefully, says Vatican
The 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church had a “peaceful night” and is now resting, a spokesman said. The Argentinian…
Confirmed: Pope Francis will not take part in Sunday public prayer
Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the worldwide Catholic Church, will not be part of today's public prayer with pilgrims.
Again, Pope Francis skips public address
During the weekly general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday, the 88-year-old pontiff, who leads 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide, asked…
Pope Francis advocates debt forgiveness for poor countries
Pope Francis renewed the appeal launched by Saint John Paul II on the occasion of the Great Jubilee of the…
Pope Francis receives Ukraine’s Zelensky in the Vatican
In the course of the war, launched by Russia in February 2022, Pope Francis has repeatedly reminded the public of…