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Topic : Pope Francis

Pope Francis makes surprise first appearance at Vatican after hospital stay
Francis usually offers a weekly noon-time prayer in St. Peter's Square on Sundays. But he has not been able to do this since February 9, before going to hospital.
By Reuters Apr. 6, 2025
Pope Francis makes surprise first appearance at Vatican after hospital stay

'Pope warns 'I may not survive' pneumonia': Pontiff, 88, 'rushes to tie up loose ends ahead of battle to succeed him'
The infection is of particular concern because the Pope had part of his lung removed many years ago.
By Daily Mail Uk Feb. 19, 2025
'Pope warns 'I may not survive' pneumonia': Pontiff, 88, 'rushes to tie up loose ends ahead of battle to succeed him'

Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples if they don’t resemble marriage
The Vatican holds that marriage is an indissoluble union between man and woman. As a result, it has long opposed same-sex marriage.
By Ap News Dec. 18, 2023
Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples if they don’t resemble marriage

World View: Pope Francis: Some confusion, perhaps
A fortnight ago he called the United States branch of the church “backward”, accusing right-wing American Catholics of replacing faith with ideology.
By Gwynne Dyer Sep. 8, 2023
World View: Pope Francis: Some confusion, perhaps

Pope Francis’ visit to DRC, South Sudan ignites hope for Africa
“The visit by the Pope comes to revitalize drooping spirits.
By Catholic Church News Zimbabwe Feb. 3, 2023
Pope Francis’ visit to DRC, South Sudan ignites hope for Africa

Pope Francis urges mutual forgiveness to end Congo conflict
Pope Francis on Wednesday urged people in Democratic Republic of Congo, where decades of armed conflicts have killed millions, to grant each other a "great amnesty of the heart".
By Reuters Feb. 1, 2023
Pope Francis urges mutual forgiveness to end Congo conflict

Homosexuality not a crime - Pope Francis
“Being homosexual isn’t a crime,” Francis said during an exclusive interview Tuesday with The Associated Press.
By AP Jan. 26, 2023
Homosexuality not a crime - Pope Francis

Letters: Zim crisis getting worse
“Our nation urgently needs a real dialogue between social and political parties,” declares Justice and Peace.
By Amh Voices Jan. 6, 2023
Letters: Zim crisis getting worse

Pope Benedict XVI: Lying in state at the Vatican begins
The Vatican released pictures of the body on Sunday, dressed in red papal mourning robes and wearing a gold-trimmed mitre.
By Bbc News Jan. 2, 2023
Pope Benedict XVI: Lying in state at the Vatican begins

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