Tag: Pope Francis
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…