pope francis

Via Crucis 2013: Pope Francis leads Way of the Cross ceremony at Colosseum on Good Friday

Every year, on Good Friday, thousands of pilgrims go to the Colosseum to take part in the “Via Crucis” (the…

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Good Friday: Pope Francis Lying on the Floor in Prayer During Service in Saint Peter’s Basilica

Pope Francis was pictured lying on the floor during Good Friday service in Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. Presiding…

12 years ago

Maundy Thursday: Pope Francis washes and kisses prisoners feet at youth detention centre

Pope Francis has washed and kissed the feet of 12 detainees in a youth detention centre near Rome as part…

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Pope Francis renounces grand papal apartment in favor of two-room residence

Pope Francis has renounced the grand papal penthouse on the top floor of the Vatican's Apostolic Palace in favor of…

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Pope Francis meets Pope Emeritus Benedict for lunch at Castel Gandolfo

Pope Francis has met his predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, for a private lunch at Castel Gandolfo; the first time such…

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Pope Francis calls Buenos Aires newspaper kiosk to cancel order

Pope Francis has stunned the owners of a Buenos Aires newspaper kiosk, by phoning directly to cancel his order. Luis…

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What does the Pope do?

Pope Francis is the 266th and current pope of the Roman Catholic Church, elected on 13 March 2013. As such,…

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Pope Francis to wash Rome prisoners’ feet while celebrating Holy Thursday Mass

Pope Francis will wash the feet of prisoners in a youth detention centre in Rome while he will celebrate Mass…

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Pope Francis inauguration Mass held in St Peter’s Square

Pope Francis I inauguration Mass is being held in St Peter's Square in Rome, marking the official start of his…

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Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner asks for Pope Francis’ intervention in Falklands dispute

Argentina’s President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner announces she has asked for Pope Francis' intervention in the Falklands dispute between her…

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Pope Francis delivers first Sunday Angelus prayer

Pope Francis I has delivered his first Angelus prayer and blessing before a crowd of many thousands gathered in St…

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Pope Francis explains reason behind name choice: “I would like a poor Church, for the poor”

Pope Francis I has said he wants "a poor Church, for the poor" following his election as the next pontiff.…

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Vatican denies Pope Francis failed to speak out during military rule in Argentina

The Vatican has denied that Pope Francis I failed to speak out against human rights abuses during military rule in…

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Pope Francis warns over Catholic Church need for spiritual renewal

Newly-elected Pope Francis has warned the Catholic Church would become "a compassionate NGO" without spiritual renewal. In a Sistine Chapel…

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