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Pope says he has lung inflammation, aide reads Sunday message for him
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis, suffering from a “lung inflammation”, appeared seated in the chapel of his residence instead of in St.…
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Pope Francis says Israel-Hamas conflict has gone beyond war to ‘terrorism’
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Wednesday (Nov 22) met separately with Israeli relatives of hostages held by Hamas and Palestinians…
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Pope Francis urges faithful to pray every day for peace in Ukraine, MidEast
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Wednesday (Nov 15) called on the faithful to pray regularly for peace in Ukraine, the…
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Vatican takes ‘step’ towards transgender Catholics
“The positive side is that the pope says it, and that can provide support to priests” already baptising transgender believers,…
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Pope orders reopening of case of prominent priest accused of abuse
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis has ordered a review of the Church’s handling of the case of an internationally known religious…
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Pope Francis may attend global climate talks in Dubai
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis may attend the COP28 climate conference starting next month in Dubai, Vatican sources say, to drive…
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GALLERY: War breaks out in the Middle East and fighting in Ukraine
The best photos from across Europe this week. ADVERTISEMENT It was an extraordinary week where Israel suffered a “surprise” attack…
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Pope opens meeting on future of Church amid tensions with conservatives
Pope Francis opens a major congress on the future of the Catholic Church Wednesday marked by tensions with conservatives on…
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Pope Francis appoints 21 new cardinals, embracing diversity and reform
Pope Francis on Saturday elevated 21 clergymen from distant corners of the world to the rank of cardinal, saying diversity…
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Pope Francis, condemning body shaming, uses personal example from boyhood
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Tuesday (Sep 26) condemned body shaming among young people, acknowledging that he was guilty of…
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