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
