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Pope Francis reportedly falls ill a day after praying for coronavirus sufferers
Add a CommentPope Francis has reportedly taken ill and cancelled an event at a Rome basilica just a day after he prayed for coronavirus sufferers in Italy. According to the UK Mirror, the pontiff prayed for coronavirus sufferers on Ash Wednesday, while … Read more →
Pope Francis accuses critics of stabbing him in the back
Add a CommentPope Francis has accused his critics of stabbing him in the back, and said he is “not afraid” of the Catholic Church splitting. Speaking after a trip to Africa, the Pope took issue with conservative clergymen who have criticised him. … Read more →
Pope Francis declares February 23 worldwide prayer and fasting day
Add a CommentPope Francis has called on all Roman Catholics, Christians and members of other religions to observe Feb. 23 as a day of prayer, fasting and initiatives for peace. Francis while addressing tens of thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square … Read more →
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 →
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