Rome: Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 after 12 years as the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Christians. In a statement issued by the Vatican City, Pope France, the death of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, confirmed the death at the age of 88. Pope Francis was the first Latin American leader of … Read more
Pope Francis calls for a global AI treaty for ethical development. Emphasizes human oversight in armaments and warns of job and privacy risks. Urges against sole reliance on tech companies for regulation. Pope Francis has called for an international treaty to ensure the ethical development and use of artificial intelligence (AI). The Pope expressed concerns … Read more
Pope Francis has called for an end to the use of fossil fuels. He also called for debt forgiveness for developing countries. Pope Francis was unable to attend the Dubai summit in person. In a speech given here at COP28, the Pope backed calls for an end to fossil fuel use. In an extensive speech, … Read more
Vatican issues updated guidelines for the LGBT community. Transgender individuals now allowed to undergo baptism. Transgender people can serve as godparents and wedding witnesses. The Vatican’s doctrinal office has released updated guidelines, following Pope Francis‘ efforts to create a more welcoming environment for the LGBT community. The new stance permits transgender individuals to undergo baptism … Read more
Pope Francis urges Hamas to release hostages. Pope calls for peace in Israel-Hamas conflict. Pope acknowledges Israel’s self-defense right. Pope Francis urged Hamas to release all the individuals it has taken as hostages during its unprecedented assaults on Israel. “I pray for those families who have seen a day of celebration turned into a day … Read more
Pope Francis urges European nations to show greater tolerance towards migrants. Migration is a reality of our times, not an emergency, says Pope. Pope calls for legal and regular entrance of migrants, especially those fleeing war, hunger, and poverty. During his visit to the southern French city of Marseille, Pope Francis urged European nations to … Read more
Pope Francis urged action by proving migration reality. This call for tolerance comes as the issue of migration. Emmanuel Macron was among those in attendance. Pope Francis has urged European nations to display greater tolerance toward migrants during a visit to the southern French city of Marseille. Speaking at a gathering of bishops and young … Read more
Pope Francis conducts service at Shrine of Fatima, Portugal, attended by thousands of worshippers. Pope Francis offers solemn prayer before Virgin Mary statue at the chapel. Tweets prayers for the church, world, and countries at war. Thousands of worshippers gathered at the Shrine of Fatima in Portugal as Pope Francis conducted a service on Saturday. … Read more
Pope Francis calls for action to help migrants seeking a better life. Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni aims to address migrant arrivals and engage with Tunisia. EU signs MOU with Tunisia, providing 105 million euros to combat migrant boat departures. National leaders gathered in Rome for a conference aimed at extending an EU-backed deal with Tunisia … Read more
Pope Francis announced on Sunday his decision to elevate 21 churchmen to the rank of cardinal, a move that will impact the group responsible for selecting his successor. The consistory to install the new cardinals will take place on September 30, as disclosed by the 86-year-old pope during his noon prayer in St. Peter’s Square. … Read more
Pope Francis renewed his call. For an end to the conflict in Ukraine. Calling it “absurd and cruel” and calling for a cease-fire. Pope Francis renewed his demand for an end to the conflict in Ukraine, calling it “absurd and cruel,” during his general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday. Since Russia invaded Ukraine on … Read more
The group is on a three-day “pilgrimage of peace” to the newest country in the world. They are accompanied by the leaders of the churches in England and Scotland. Archbishop Justin Welby says his “heart bleeds with sorrow” for South Sudan. During his historic visit to the war-torn nation of South Sudan, Pope Francis urged … Read more
Pope Francis visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday. About a million people attended his Mass in Kinshasa. He sent a forceful message of peace to those who were waging war in the nation. Pope Francis held one of his largest Masses in the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with … Read more
A canopy that was draping a platform created for the pope in Kinshasa, Congo, has collapsed. The pontiff is set to arrive in the capital on Tuesday afternoon. Authorities are working to fix the canopy in time for the event. Three days before Pope Francis is scheduled to arrive there for a public event, a … Read more
Benedict XVI was the first pope in 600 years to resign. As many as 1.1 million people attended John Paul II’s funeral at St. Peter’s Square. Pope Francis presides over first funeral of a pontiff who had resigned. Tens of thousands of mourners attended the funeral of former Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday, during which … Read more
The former pope passed away on New Year’s Eve at the age of 95, over ten years after he resigned due to illness. History will be made as the first pope to be buried by his successor. Thousands of mourners from all around the globe attended the funeral According to the Vatican, Pope Francis … Read more
After the death of his “dearest” predecessor, Pope Francis paid respect to him. The first time a pope will be buried by his successor. Benedict XVI resigned as Pope for the first time in 600 years. When the former Pope Benedict XVI‘s lying in state ceremony at the Vatican starts later, tens of thousands of … Read more
Benedict XVI, the 265th Pope of Roman Catholic Church, has died at 95. US President Joe Biden and Lula have praised him.. Pope Benedict XVI was a “formative person” in the Catholic Church. Funeral and memorial ceremonies were presided over by Pope Francis in memory of Pope Benedict XVI, who passed away at the age … Read more
Pope Francis, who succeeded him, claimed to have frequently visited him there. Benedict spent his final years at the Mater Ecclesiae monastery. Benedict was one of the oldest popes ever elected. Nearly ten years after stepping down due to declining health, the former Pope Benedict XVI passed away at age 95 in his home at … Read more
Pope Benedict, former pontiff who retired from the position nine years ago. Pope Benedict XVI’s 2013 resignation startled the globe. Four cases of child sex abuse were reported to him, including two in Munich. Pope Benedict, the 95-year-old former pontiff who retired from the position nine years ago, has been described by Pope Francis as … Read more
Pope Francis said that there is a “famine of peace” around the world. He criticised the use of “food as a weapon” in warfare. Pope Francis delivered his tenth Christmas Day address since taking office. In his traditional Christmas Day broadcast from the Vatican, Pope Francis claimed that there is a “famine of peace” around … Read more
Pope Francis is scheduled to address Catholics in the square. Francis, 86, wheeled himself into the church. The Argentine pontiff received harsh criticism in Ukraine for making remarks. At the Vatican’s Christmas Eve Mass, Pope Francis denounced humankind’s “hunger for wealth and power,” ostensibly in reference to the situation in Ukraine and past wars. He … Read more
Ukraine war is “global” and won’t end “soon,” says Pope Francis. Russia is not solely to blame for the war. Ukraine criticized the Pope for suggesting NATO provoked Russia’s invasion. Pope Francis says the Ukraine war is “global” and won’t end “soon.” The Pope seems to imply, not for the first time, that Russia is … Read more
Pope Francis signed a resignation letter in case he becomes “impaired.” Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican Secretary of State, wrote the letter. Pope Benedict XVI resigned in 2013 citing “advanced age” as the reason. Pope Francis has disclosed in a recent interview that he has already signed the resignation letter that will be used if he … Read more
Pope Francis tells St. Peter’s Square that Ukrainians are suffering from the “martyrdom of aggression”. He compared Russia’s war in Ukraine to the “terrible genocide” of the 1930s, when Soviet leader Josef Stalin caused famine in the country. Since Russia invaded its neighbor in February, Francis has talked about Ukraine at almost every public event. … Read more
Bahrain has a majority-Muslim population of 1.3 million people and only 80,000 Catholics. Pope Francis will be the first pontiff to visit Bahrain, his 58th country. The journey will start with a visit to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. During his next visit to Bahrain, Pope Francis hopes to promote communication between Catholics and … Read more
Pope Francis spoke out strongly in defense of migrants. He called their exclusion “scandalous, disgusting, and sinful.” This put him on a collision course with Italy’s new right-wing government. Pope Francis spoke out strongly in defense of migrants, calling their exclusion “scandalous, disgusting, and sinful.” This put him on a collision course with Italy’s new … Read more
Pope Francis’ next trip to Bahrain would combine three of his key aims as pope. It would include ministering to a small Catholic minority, establishing a dialogue with the Muslim world, and fostering contacts with other Christian groups. The 85-year-old pope will finish out the Bahrain Forum for Dialogue. Pope Francis’ next trip to Bahrain … Read more
