Tag: Pope Francis
Pope Francis to perform pre-Easter feet-washing ritual in Rome’s central jail
Pope Francis would perform the pre-Easter washing of the feet ritual in Rome’s Regina Coeli prison, the Vatican said on…
Men who frequent prostitutes are criminals – Pope
Pope Francis says men who frequent prostitutes are criminals with a “sick mentality” who think that women exist to be…
United States congratulates Pope Francis in 5th anniversary
The U.S. has congratulated Pope Francis on the fifth anniversary of his election to the See in Rome.
Mbaise Protest: Pope accepts Okpaleke’s resignation, appoints Ugorji as replacement
The Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis, has accepted the resignation of Bishop Peter Okpaleke whose appointment and consecration to head Ahiara,…
Nigerian bishop whom Pope Francis fiercely defended resigns
A Nigerian bishop whom Pope Francis had fiercely defended has resigned after a five-year, sometimes violent, standoff with rebel priests…
Pope Francis says Paul VI will be made saint in 2018
Paul VI, who led the Catholic Church through tumultuous reforms in the 1960s and 1970s, will be made a saint…
Vatican says Pope Francis meets regularly with sex abuse victims
Pope Francis has regular, confidential meetings with victims of sexual abuse, the Vatican revealed on Thursday, with his Church still…
Joint Korean Olympic team excites Pope Francis
Pope Francis said on Wednesday the participation of North Korean athletes in the Olympics raised hopes for reconciliation on the…
Pope warns Catholics of easy sex, drugs, money offered by “false prophets”
Catholics should be wary of easy sex, drugs and money offered by “false prophets,” Pope Francis warned on Tuesday, in…
Turkey’s Erdogan visits Vatican to discuss Jerusalem status with Pope Francis
Tayyip Erdogan made the first visit by a Turkish president to the Vatican in 59 years on Monday, discussing the…
Pope ready to recognise 7 bishops in “breakthrough” deal with China – Report
Pope Francis will accept the legitimacy of seven bishops appointed by the Chinese government, in an attempt to score a…
Pope Francis condemns ‘evil’ of fake news for political gain
Pope Francis on Wednesday condemned the “evil” of fake news, saying journalists and social media users should shun and unmask…
Pope Francis conducts wedding ceremony Mid-Flight
Pope Francis conducted a wedding ceremony during a flight from Santiago, Chile between Paula Podest, 39, and Carlos Ciufardi, 41.
Pope Francis marries couple during flight
Pope Francis has made history by performing a wedding ceremony for two flight attendants on board a plane travelling between…
Turkey’s Erdogan to meet Pope Francis at Vatican on Feb. 5
Turkish President Recep Erdogan is scheduled to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican on Feb. 5, the Vatican press office…