Tag: Pope Francis
Pope Francis to visit Canada to beg indigenous people
This followed shocking revelations of the Catholic church’s role in the abuse and deaths of thousands of Indigenous children.
Pope: Sexual abuse in French Catholic ‘moment of shame’
An estimated 216,000 children and young people had been victims of sexual violence in the Catholic Church in France since…
Pope Francis makes first public appearance after surgery
Pope Francis has made his first public appearance since returning to the Vatican mid-week after an 11-day stay at a…
Pope Francis discharged from hospital
Pope Francis has been discharged from the Rome hospital where he underwent an operation on his colon ten days ago.
Pope Francis to lead Sunday worship from hospital bed
Pope Francis would be leading Sunday noon blessing from Rome's Gemelli hospital as he recovers from intestinal surgery, the Vatican…
Pope Francis undergoes successful colon surgery
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office of the Roman Curia, has said Pope Francis…
Nigeria must pray for Pope Francis to survive Colon surgery – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a get-well message to the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis as he heads…
Pope Francis breaks silence on clashes In Jerusalem
Pope Francis on Sunday called for an end to violence in annexed east Jerusalem, where clashes between Palestinians and the…
Easter Vigil: Don’t lose hope in Coronavirus times, says Pope
Pope Francis has called on the faithful at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, not to lose hope in the…
Hamburg archbishop Stefan Hesse resigns amid sexual abuse scandal
The archbishop of Hamburg, Stefan Hesse has resigned his appointment after allegations that he ignored sexual abuses in his diocese…
Vatican ruling on same-sex marriage sparks defiance, outrage
Catholic Church has been thrown into an upheaval, following the Vatican’s directive banning the blessing of same-sex marriage.
Vatican bans Catholic churches from blessing same-sex union
The Vatican on Monday banned Catholic Churches from blessing same-sex union as God "cannot bless sin."
Pope Francis lands in Iraq for historic visit
Pope Francis has landed in Iraq for a historic tour of the war-ravaged nation. He is expected to meet with…
Pope Francis condemns kidnap of 317 schoolgirls in Zamfara
Pope Francis on Sunday condemned the kidnap of 317 schoolgirls from Jangebe Girls Secondary School, Zamfara State, North Central Nigeria.
Vatican reveals properties owned in Rome, London, Paris, Geneva
The Vatican has revealed details of its real estate empire in Rome, Paris, London and Geneva. In Rome alone, the…
Bishop Kukah gets new appointment from Pope Francis
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah has earned a new appointment from Pope Francis, despite being vilified by Aso Rock over a…
Pope Francis loses personal doctor to COVID-19
Fabrizio Soccorsi, the personal doctor of Pope Francis, has died due to complications from the novel coronavirus.
Pope Francis condemns storming of U.S Capitol building
Pope Francis has condemned the storming of the Capitol building in Washington earlier this week and called on people to…
Pope amazed by Trump-instigated assault on U.S. Capitol
Pope Francis said on Saturday he was amazed by the attack on the U.S. Capitol earlier this week by supporters…
COVID-19 messes up Pope Francis again
Pope Francis will not recite the Angelus prayer on Boxing Day before thousands of pilgrims, as in the past, because…
Pope to scrap public Angelus prayer
Italy’s virus restrictions mean Pope Francis will not recite the Angelus prayer on Boxing Day before thousands of pilgrims, as…
Pope Francis marks Christmas Eve mass with 100 people
Pope Francis celebrated a low-key Christmas Eve Mass with just 100 participants in a rear section of St. Peter’s Basilica…
Pope Francis set to make history with Iraqi visit
he Vatican press office on Monday announced that Pope Francis will travel to Iraq in March next year, the first…
Borno massacre: Pope Francis prays Boko Haram members repent
Pope Francis has prayed for the repentance of Boko Haram members, even as he condemned the killing of 43 farmers…
Pope Francis will not venerate statue of Virgin Mary this year
Pope Francis will not take part in a traditional Dec. 8 public event in central Rome.
#EndSARS violence: Pope Francis calls for urgent prayer for Nigeria
Pope Francis on Sunday called for urgent prayer for Nigeria to avert every form of violence.
Pope Francis to sign new encyclical about world brotherhood
Pope Francis is to sign a new encyclical called “Fratelli tutti” (All Brothers) in the Italian city of Assisi on…
Pope Francis donates €1m for coronavirus charity efforts
Pope Francis has offered one million euros for a new charity fund targeting people in Rome left in dire straits…
Coronavirus: Pope to lead prayer for virus’ end
Pope Francis is due on Friday to appear in an empty St. Peter’s Square to lead special prayers asking God…
Pope Francis in coronavirus danger, Vatican worker catches the bug
Pope Francis is in coronavirus danger after a Vatican worker who lives in his residence was hospitalised for testing positive…