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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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