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RIP: Pope Francis remembered as a dedicated & humble man during memorial service in Joburg
RIP: Pope Francis remembered as a dedicated & humble man during memorial service in Joburg! The late Pope Francis has…
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RIP: Criticism of Pope Francis’ tenure described as unfair
Some religious leaders have disputed assertions that Pope Francis‘ 12-year tenure failed to effect any real change in the Catholic…
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Joburg’s Cathedral of Christ the King to hold memorial mass honouring Pope Francis
Joburg’s Cathedral of Christ the King to hold memorial mass honouring Pope Francis! The Cathedral of Christ the King in…
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RIP: Thousands of tourists & pilgrims flock to St Peter’s Square to honour Pope Francis
RIP: Thousands of tourists & pilgrims flock to St Peter’s Square to honour Pope Francis! Thousands of tourists and pilgrims…
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Local Catholic priest says solid foundation laid for Pope Francis’ successor
Some in the Catholic community have started to weigh in on the succession plan for the church following the death…
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Ramaphosa: Late Pope Francis was a spiritual leader who sought to unite humanity
President Cyril Ramaphosa has joined millions around the globe in extending condolences to the catholic community following the passing of…
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Archbishop Makgoba says Pope Francis’ death feels almost like a personal loss
As tributes pour in for Pope Francis, Archbishop of Cape Town Thabo Makgoba has said that the Pope’s death feels…
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Pope Francis Dies at 88 After 12 Years Leading Catholic Church
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced. His passing marks the end of a…
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Pope Francis suggests international study into possible genocide in Gaza
Pope Francis has recently voiced concerns about the escalating violence in Gaza and its severe humanitarian consequences. The pontiff suggested…
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Pope Francis in Singapore, urges fair wages for migrant workers
Pope Francis on Thursday urged political leaders in Singapore, a leading global financial hub, to seek fair wages for the…
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Pope Francis hopeful Paris Olympics will promote world peace
Pope Francis said on Sunday said he hoped the 2024 Paris Olympics would be an occasion for truce in the…
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Pope Francis recovering after mild flu: Cardinal
Pope Francis canceled his appointments on Monday for the second time in three days because he has mild flu, but…
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Catholic Church split on women deacons, Vatican document shows
The global Catholic Church is split on whether to allow women to serve as deacons, a Vatican document showed on…
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Vatican investigation absolves Canadian cardinal in assault case
An investigation ordered by Pope Francis has cleared Canadian Cardinal Gerald Lacroix of wrongdoing after he was named in a…
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Pope Francis recovering after mild flu: Cardinal
Pope Francis canceled his appointments on Monday for the second time in three days because he has mild flu, but…
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Pope Francis calls for an end to wars, urges respect for civilians
Pope Francis on Sunday urged respect for civilians in conflict areas and said people were tired of wars, which he…
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Pope Francis issues new anti-war plea as he evokes Nazi Holocaust
Pope Francis has issued a new plea against all wars as he evoked the horror of the mass killing of…
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Pope Francis says war is in itself a crime against humanity
Pope Francis said on Sunday war was “a crime against humanity” as he reiterated a call for peace in Ukraine…
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Pope Francis calls for ban on surrogate parenting
In a 45-minute address to Vatican-accredited diplomats, Pope Francis urged for a worldwide prohibition on surrogacy, describing the practice as…
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Vatican addresses Bishops concerns on same-sex blessings
In response to the disquiet among Catholic bishops, particularly in certain African countries, following the approval of blessings for same-sex…
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Pope denounces violence against women amid Italy’s soul-searching
Pope Francis on Monday denounced violence against women, speaking as Italy is in the midst of national soul-searching about how…
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Ukrainian church rejects Vatican document on same-sex marriages
The head of Ukraine’s eastern-rite Catholic church on Saturday said a document endorsed by Pope Francis this week permitting blessings…
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Pope Francis urges openness and vigilance amid same-sex blessing controversy
Pope Francis, in his Christmas greetings to the Curia, the Vatican’s central administration, cautioned against inflexible ideological positions that may…
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The Vatican blesses same-sex marriage
Pope Francis has taken one of the most concrete steps in his efforts to make the Roman Catholic Church more…
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Cardinal sentenced to 5.5 years in Vatican fraud trial
A Vatican court on Saturday sentenced a once powerful Italian cardinal to five years and six months in jail for…
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Pope Francis says he has acute, infectious bronchitis
Pope Francis on Thursday said he was suffering from a highly infectious and acute form of bronchitis that has prevented…
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Pope Francis calls for humanitarian aid to Gaza
Pope Francis Sunday made an urgent plea for a halt to the conflict in Gaza on Sunday, calling for humanitarian…
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Pope Francis urges to stop Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars
Pope Francis has called for an end to the Hamas-Israel conflict, expressing concerns about its potential escalation. During his customary…
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US President Joe Biden and Pope Francis discuss Israel and Gaza in a call
US President Joe Biden spoke with Pope Francis on Sunday and discussed the ongoing conflict in the Middle East between…
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Pope to arrive in Marseille with message of tolerance amid EU migrant crisis
Pope Francis heads Friday to Marseille for a two-day visit focused on the Mediterranean and migration, and bringing a message…
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Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly Johannesburg fire
Pope Francis on Wednesday offered his prayers for victims of the fire in Johannesburg, that killed over 70 people. The…
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Pope Francis urges Russia to restore Black Sea grain deal
Pope Francis on Sunday called on Russia to reverse its decision to abandon the Black Sea grain deal, under which…
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Pope Francis recovery going well but will skip Sunday blessing
Pope Francis’s recovery from surgery is going well but doctors advised him not to deliver his Sunday blessing from a…
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Pope Francis returns to Vatican after hospital check-up
Pope Francis went to Rome’s Gemelli hospital for a brief check-up on Tuesday and has returned to the Vatican, the…
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Pope Francis skips audiences because of fever
Pope Francis did not receive anyone in audiences on Friday because he has a fever, the Vatican said on Friday.…
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German victims called on Pope Francis to step up on church @buse
A group of German victims of abuse on Wednesday called on Pope Francis to step up efforts against “s.e.xual and…
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Only rich people can afford to have children in Italy: Pope Francis
Starting a family in Italy is becoming a “titanic effort” that only the rich can afford, Pope Francis says, warning…
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Pope Francis meets Ukrainian refugees during visit to Hungary
Pope Francis met Ukrainian refugees on the second day of his visit to Hungary on Saturday, telling them a different…
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Elon Musk’s moves felt from Wall Street to the Vatican
Elon Musk was at the news epicentre Thursday, from stripping Pope Francis of Twitter verification to Tesla’s drag on stocks…
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Pope Francis encourages hope amid icy winds of war
Pope Francis led the world’s Roman Catholics into Easter at a Saturday night vigil Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, decrying…
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Pope Francis leaves hospital after bronchitis treatment
Pope Francis has left hospital to return to the Vatican after being treated for bronchitis, quipping to journalists before being…
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Pope Francis visits children in hospital
While staying at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital where he is undergoing treatment for bronchitis, Pope Francis paid a visit Friday to…
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Pope Francis taken to hospital with respiratory infection
Pope Francis has a respiratory infection and will need to spend “a few days” in hospital for treatment, the Vatican…
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Pope Francis extends s.e.xual abuse law to include lay leaders
Pope Francis on Saturday updated rules on dealing with s.e.xual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church, expanding their scope to…
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Pope Francis says he might lift celibacy requirements for priests
Pope Francis in his latest interview has hinted that he would review the Roman Catholic Church’s rule of priestly celibacy.…
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Equal opportunities for women are key to a better world: Pope Francis
Pope Francis has decried violence and prejudice against women and says granting equal pay and opportunities could help create a…
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Protect, advance women for a better South Sudan: Pope Francis
Pope Francis joined other Christian leaders and the UN on Saturday in urging the protection and advancement of women in…
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Pope Francis urges Congolese youth to build better future
Pope Francis on Thursday urged tens of thousands of young people in the Democratic Republic of Congo to work towards…
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Pope Francis to celebrate Mass in Congo
Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital Kinshasa, the second day of a visit intended to…
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Part of stage built for Pope Francis collapses in Democratic Republic of Congo
A canopy overhanging a stage built for Pope Francis in a Kinshasa stadium collapsed overnight during a heavy storm, Congo…
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