Pope has ‘mild ailment’, skips mass: Vatican
Pope Francis cancelled a scheduled appearance at mass in Rome on Thursday because of “a mild ailment”, the Vatican said, the day after he appeared to be suffering a cold. “Due to a mild ailment, he preferred to stay in the vicinity of Saint Martha’s,” the guest house at the Vatican where the 83-year old […]
Pope’s symbolic feet kissing: Sahara Energy’s $600m facility boosts S’Sudan peace process
FOLLOWING the feet kissing and blessing of South Sudanese leaders by Pope Francis, Sahara Energy Resources DMCC, Dubai, has extended a $600 million facility to help boost hope for peace in the country.
Pope names Adesina Bishop of Ijebu-Ode
Pope Francis has named Most Reverend Francis Obafemi Adesina as the 3rd Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ijebu-Ode. The appointment of Adesina followed the retirement of Most Rev. Albert Ayinde Fashina at the age of 75.
Pope to perform pre-Easter feet-washing ritual in prison
Pope Francis will carry out the traditional pre-Easter ritual of the washing of the feet in a prison near Rome the Vatican said on Wednesday.
Hatred, revenge are not legitimate ways to ensure quick, effective justice —Pope
Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of the Vatican City State says hatred and revenge are not legitimate ways of ensuring speedy and effective justice.The Pope said this at the celebration of Mass at the Moulay Abdallah Stadium to round off his two-day visit to Morocco.
Church should admit history of male domination, abuse of women — Pope
Pope Francis, addressing an array of scandals, on Tuesday said the Roman Catholic Church had to acknowledge a history of male domination and sexual abuse of women and children.
