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
Pope Francis called for an immediate end to the war in Ukraine, citing fears of escalation and nuclear threats. Pope Francis,said the crisis in Ukraine has developed into a devasting, dangerous, and worrying war. He also appealed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to be “open to serious peace proposals”. Pope Francis once again called for … Read more
Pope Francis says it is morally permissible for nations to supply weapons to Ukraine. He also urged Kyiv to be open to eventual dialogue, even if it may “smell” because the Ukrainian side would find it difficult. The pope sat through the news conference rather than standing for the second time on an international trip … Read more
Pope Francis says Russia’s war in Ukraine is “morally unjust, unacceptable, barbaric, senseless, repugnant, and sacrilegious”. He also addresses criticism he received for comments he made about the death of Darya Dugina. Dugina was killed when a bomb planted in the car she was driving exploded on the outskirts of Moscow. In a Vatican … Read more
Pope Francis calls for an “open and sincere” dialogue between the Church and the government. He made his first comments on the crisis in Nicaragua following the arrest of a bishop. Bishop Rolando Alvarez is a vocal critic of President Daniel Ortega’s government. Pope Francis called for a “open and sincere” dialogue between the Church … Read more
Cardinal Marc Ouellet is one of the most influential cardinals in the Vatican. A former diocesan intern claims he sexually assaulted her between 2008 and 2010. he Vatican decided not to look into the allegations, citing lack of evidence. Due to inadequate evidence, the Vatican has decided not to look into allegations of harassment against … Read more
He silently stood at the Pope’s knee for the rest of the event. The Pope asked him his name and told him to sit down. The audience was surprised by the boy’s move. A little boy interrupted Pope Francis’ weekly message to the faithful on Wednesday. The audience was surprised by the boy’s move, which … Read more
The pope dedicated his weekly general audience speech to his trip to Canada. He issued a historic apology for the Church’s role in government-sanctioned schools. Over 150,000 indigenous children were taken away from their families and placed in residential schools. Pope Francis on Wednesday, said he felt the agony of survivors of Canada’s residential school … Read more
Pope Francis has stated that he is willing to quit. The 85-year-old pontiff has been using a wheelchair due to knee pain. His knee pain was caused by a fracture and inflamed ligaments. Pope Francis has stated that he is willing to quit if serious health issues prevent him from leading the Catholic Church. Pope … Read more
