Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis expressed hope Sunday for a peaceful solution to the crisis in Niger following the military coup in the West African nation. The pontiff told the faithful in St. Peter’s Square that he is following events with concern, joining an appeal “for peace in the…

ARCHBISHOP Julius Tonel took over the southern Archdiocese of Zamboanga on Tuesday, as he pledged to assist in promoting a just social order, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) announced. Pope Francis appointed Tonel on April 25, 2023 succeeding the late Archbishop Romulo Dela Cruz. The prelate, who…

(The Conversation) — Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Mongolia, which is home to fewer than 1,500 Catholics, has elicited curiosity among Catholics and non-Catholics alike. This will be the pope’s 43rd trip abroad since his election on March 13, 2013: He has visited 12 countries in the Americas, 11 in…

The military junta in the Republic of Niger has declared that it would hand over power to the civilian government after three yearsThe Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) vehemently refused this approach and developmentMeanwhile, during his Sunday service sermon, Pope Francis of the Vatican called for the international…

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest News, News Across Nigeria Sunday, August 20th, 2023 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pope Francis on Sunday urged a diplomatic solution to a political crisis in Niger, sparked by a coup that threatens stability in the region. “I am following with concern what is happening in…

One of the oldest LGBTQI Catholic groups in the world, Australia-based Acceptance, said that Pope Francis had congratulated the group on its 50th anniversary.  Founded in 1973, Acceptance is the second oldest LGBTQI Catholic group in the world and has chapters in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.  Cam, a member of…

According to the Vatican, Pope Francis has emerged from a three-hour hernia surgery without complications. CBN News reports that Pope Francis will remain at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for several days. He has canceled all appearances through June 18. During the operation, doctors removed adhesions, or internal scarring, that had caused…

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis said Thursday he was short of breath and still feeling the effects of anesthesia from abdominal surgery two weeks ago. Francis made the comments to explain why he chose not to deliver a prepared speech to visiting charity workers for Eastern rite churches. Instead, the…

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, in his first full week back at the Vatican following abdominal surgery, met on Tuesday with Cuba’s president, part of the Holy See’s attention to the communist-led Caribbean island nation. The Holy See’s brief statement of the private meeting with President Miguel Diaz-Canel gave…

By Emily BlakeThe Canadian Press Tue., June 20, 2023timer3 min. read updateArticle was updated 4 days ago IQALUIT, Nunavut - A national group representing Inuit says it hopes a review into how the Oblates handled allegations of a former priest sexually abusing children in Nunavut will bring change within the…