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…
Sexual Abuse: Pope Francis apologises for cases within catholic church
Pope Francis has apologised for cases of sexual abuse by clergy in the Catholic Church, saying he felt “pain and…
World is on the “brink” of nuclear war, Pope warns
The world is on the “brink” of nuclear war, Pope Francis warned on Monday, as he set off on a…
Churches attacked 3 days ahead of Papal visit in Chile
Vandals in Santiago attacked three churches before dawn on Friday, throwing homemade bombs that caused minor damage and leaving notes…
Pope Francis orders takeover of Catholic group in Peru
Pope Francis on Wednesday ordered the Vatican takeover of an elite Catholic society in Peru whose founder is accused of…
Pope calls for ease from tensions on Korean peninsula
Pope Francis called on the international community to support dialogue to ease tensions on the Korean peninsula and to work…
Erdogan, Pope Francis discuss situation around Jerusalem
President Recep Erdogan of Turkey discussed the situation around Jerusalem in a phone conversation with Pope Francis on Friday, stressing…
Pope Francis calls for peace for Jerusalem
Pope Francis has used his traditional Christmas Day message to call for "peace for Jerusalem" and dialogue between Israelis and…
Pope calls for recognising rights of all people in Jerusalem
Pope Francis, speaking to Palestinians ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement on Jerusalem, said on Wednesday “recognising the rights…
Pope holds Mass with Myanmar’s youth
Pope Francis on Thursday led a Mass for youth in Myanmar’s commercial hub Yangon, preaching a message of hope and…
Pope holds Mass in Myanmar, preaches peace, reconciliation
Pope Francis called for peace and reconciliation as he delivered Mass to around 150,000 Catholics in Myanmar’s commercial hub Yangon…
Pope meets Myanmar religious leaders, preaches unity in diversity
Pope Francis met leaders of several faiths in majority-Buddhist Myanmar on Tuesday, stressing the importance of “unity in diversity”.
Pope Francis lands in Myanmar amid humanitarian crisis
Pope Francis landed in Yangon on Monday, the start of a delicate visit for the world’s most prominent Christian to…
Pope condemns anti-migrant propaganda
Pope Francis on Friday said people spreading anti-migrants propaganda “are sowing violence, racial discrimination and xenophobia” and called for global…
Pope decries murder of women, children
Pope Francis on Thursday denounced the murder of innocent women and children as the “horrid face” of war as he…
Pope Gets Lamborghini As Gift, Auctions It To Charity
Lamborghini gave Pope Francis a personalised white supercar, but he plans to auction it to raise money for charity.