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Pope Francis in Chile at start of Latin America visit
Add a CommentPope Francis has arrived in Chile on a visit overshadowed by child sexual abuse accusations against almost 80 members of Chilean clergy. Some priests have been convicted by the Vatican’s court, but protests against an alleged cover-up are expected during … Read more →
Pope Francis requests Roman Catholic Priests be given right to get married
Add a CommentPope Francis has requested that Roman Catholic priests be given the right to get married. The request applies to priests in Brazil, and is on the agenda for an upcoming synod (church council) in the Amazon region. The controversial move … Read more →
Pope Francis uses Easter message to condemn ‘vile’ Syria attack
Add a CommentPope Francis has used his Easter address to condemn Saturday’s deadly attack on a bus convoy in Syria. The Pope delivered his “Urbi et Orbi” (“To the City and the World”) message to thousands of pilgrims who gathered in St … Read more →
PHOTOS: Pope Francis congratulates Prez. Akufo-Addo
Add a CommentThe Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, His Holiness Pope Francis, has sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on his assumption of the high office of the land, after his victory in … Read more →
Messi is best footballer of all time – Pope Francis
Add a CommentDuring his visit of Poland, His Holiness was asked who was better out of Maradona and Pele. His Holiness is a big football fan and was asked to choose between Pele and Diego Maradona – instead he said Messi But … Read more →
Church should apologise to gays – Pope Francis
Add a CommentPope Francis has said that the Roman Catholic Church should apologise to gay people for the way it has treated them. He told reporters that the Church had no right to judge the gay community, and should show them respect. … Read more →
Anas, Pope Francis, Angela Merkel et al named 100 leading global thinkers
Add a CommentToday Foreign Policy magazine named Ghanaian journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas one of this year’s 100 leading global thinkers. Also recognized are Pope Francis, Banksy, Chai Jing, Angela Merkel, and Mosoka Fallah. In addition to his own reporting in Ghana, … Read more →
PHOTO: Otumfuo Osei Tutu II meets Pope Francis
Add a CommentPope Francis last Friday hosted the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Vatican City. The historic meeting saw the Asantehene and the Pontiff engaged in a discussion of a series of key international issues. The two powerful men reportedly … Read more →
Pope Francis: Women do not need to breed like rabbits
Add a CommentPope Francis has maintained that Catholic women do not need to breed “like rabbits” and criticised a woman for “tempting God” by risking her life with an eighth pregnancy after delivering seven children by caesarean section according to The Independent’s … Read more →
What Prez. Mahama and Pope Francis discussed
Add a Comment“Holy Father, good to meet you” – Prez Mahama“God bless you” – Pope Francis“Thank you very much” – Prez MahamaPope Francis welcomed the President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, to the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace.They met for about 20 minutes. Among … Read more →
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