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Happy Easter! Ceremonies Take Place Worldwide to Mark Most Important Festival in Christian Calendar

Ceremonies have been taking place across the world to mark the most important festival in the Christian calendar - Easter.…

9 months ago

Pope Francis: “Owning Pets Instead of Having Kids Is Selfish”

Pope Francis has said during a general audience at the Vatican in Rome that choosing pets over children is selfish.…

3 years ago

Pope Francis Makes Historic Visit to Iraq

Image source Wikimedia Pope Francis is making a historic visit to Iraq where he discussed the plight of the Christian…

4 years ago

Pope Francis Endorses Same-Sex Civil Unions

Image source Wikimedia In a recent documentary, Pope Francis has said that he thinks same-sex couples should be allowed to…

4 years ago

Easter 2020: Pope Francis Urges People Not to Yield to Fear Over Coronavirus

Speaking at his Easter vigil service in an almost empty St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has urged people not to…

5 years ago

Easter 2018: Pope Francis Calls for End to Syria Carnage during Urbi et Orbi Address

Pope Francis’ Easter message from the Vatican has urged for an end to the "carnage" in Syria. The pontiff also…

7 years ago

Vatican Bans Gluten-Free Bread Used for Holy Communion

The Vatican has ruled that bread used to celebrate the Eucharist during Roman Catholic Mass must not be gluten-free -…

7 years ago

Pope Francis: “Is Too Early to Judge President Donald Trump”

Pope Francis has said that is too early to judge President Donald Trump, but he warned against a rise in…

8 years ago

Fidel Castro’s Death: Pope Francis Prays for Cuban Leader’s Repose

Pope Francis said the death of Fidel Castro was "sad news", and that he was grieving and praying for his…

8 years ago

Venezuela Opposition to Hold Talks with Government After Pope Francis Intervention

In a surprise move, Venezuela opposition and the government are to meet for crisis talks, the Vatican says, after an…

8 years ago

Mother Teresa of Kolkata Declared A Saint by Pope Francis

Mother Teresa has been declared a saint by Pope Francis in a ceremony at the Vatican. Tens of thousands of…

8 years ago

Mother Teresa to Be Declared A Saint in Vatican Ceremony

Mother Teresa is to be declared a saint at a ceremony in the Vatican on September 4. Tens of thousands…

8 years ago

Pope Francis Takes Twelve Refugees to Vatican

Twelve Syrian refugees have been taken to the Vatican by Pope Francis after visiting a camp on the Greek island…

9 years ago

White House 2016: Pope Francis Invites Bernie Sanders to Vatican

Bernie Sanders has been invited to the Vatican by Pope Francis, his campaign announced. The Vermont senator and Democratic presidential…

9 years ago

Amoris Letitia: Pope Francis Publishes New Family Life Guidelines

Pope Francis has urged the Church to show more understanding of modern realities as he published new guidelines on family…

9 years ago

Easter 2016: Pope Francis Delivers Message of Hope after Brussels Attacks

Pope Francis has called on Christians not to let fear and pessimism "imprison" them as he delivered his Easter message.…

9 years ago

Pope Francis Tops World Leaders’ Popularity Poll

According to a recent opinion poll, Pope Francis is more popular than any political world leader. The WIN/Gallup International poll…

9 years ago

Pope Francis Gains 10,000 Followers within Hours after Joining Instagram

Pope Francis gained 10,000 followers within hours after joining Instagram on March 19. The Pontiff has only posted two photos…

9 years ago

Mother Teresa to Be Declared Saint on September 4

Mother Teresa is to be declared a saint on September 4, Pope Francis has announced. The Roman Catholic nun who…

9 years ago

Donald Trump: “I Have a Lot of Respect for Pope Francis”

Donald Trump praised Pope Francis hours after the pontiff questioned his Christian faith. Pope Francis had said Donald Trump's proposal…

9 years ago

Pope Francis: “Donald Trump Is Not Christian”

Pope Francis has questioned Donald Trump's Christianity over his call to build a border wall with Mexico. The pontiff said…

9 years ago

Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill Hold Historic Talks in Havana

Pope Francis has met Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill at Havana airport to hold historic talks. Both leaders have called for…

9 years ago

Pope Francis to Meet Patriarch Kirill in Cuba

Pope Francis will meet the head of Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, in Cuba next week. The Russian Orthodox Church…

9 years ago

Pope Francis Welcomes Thousands of Refugees at St. Peter’s Square

Pope Francis has welcomed several thousand refugees in St Peter's Square at the Vatican as the Catholic Church marked a…

9 years ago

Pope Francis Calls for Sobriety in his Annual Christmas Homily

Pope Francis has denounced materialism in his annual Christmas homily. The pontiff has warned the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics…

9 years ago