Pope Francis draws 1.5m pilgrims to vigil in Portugal
An estimated 1.5 million young people filled a field Saturday in the Portuguese capital for Pope Francis’ World Youth Day vigil, braving scorching heat to secure a spot for the evening prayer and to camp out overnight and be in place for his final farewell Mass on Sunday morning.
I’ve signed my resignation letter in case of health failure — Pope Francis
Pope Francis revealed for the first time in an interview on Sunday that he had signed a resignation letter nearly a decade ago should poor health prevent him from carrying out his duties. Francis — who turned 86 on Saturday — has said in the past that he would step down from the papacy should […]
Pope Francis to undergo medical examinations ― Vatican
Pope Francis cancelled his appointments on Friday to undergo medical examinations, Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said. The Vatican did not say what ailment caused the pope to clear his calendar, although the 85-year-old had been struggling with problems in his right knee for some time. Climbing stairs and walking longer distances had become strenuous for […]
Pope appoints first woman to lead Vatican governorate
Pope Francis has for the first time appointed a woman to a high office in the state administration of Vatican City. Sister Raffaella Petrini was named secretary-general of the governorate of Vatican City, the Holy See announced on Thursday. She is the first woman to hold the second-highest office in governorate. She will oversee the […]
Easter: Don’t lose hope in coronavirus times — Pope Francis
Pope Francis called on the faithful at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, not to lose hope in the protracted coronavirus crisis. “In the hour of darkness when humanity is grappling with the pandemic and other ills, Christians need to take to heart the Easter message of the angel not to be afraid,’’ the 84-year-old […]
Easter: Don’t lose hope in coronavirus times – Pope
Pope Francis called on the faithful at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, not to lose hope in the protracted coronavirus crisis. “In the hour of darkness when humanity is grappling with the pandemic and other ills, Christians need to take to heart the Easter message of the angel not to be afraid,’’ the 84-year-old […]
