Pope Francis

Pope Francis, who arrived conflict-ridden Central African Republic on Sunday, November 29, on his final leg of a three-nation African tour, has urged the warring factions to lay down their weapons. “To all those who make unjust use of the weapons of this world, I make this appeal: lay down ...

Pope Francis this morning visited a mosque at the Central African Republic, the last country he will be visiting in Africa. Pope Francis met with Muslim leaders and Muslim faithfuls at the central Koudoukou mosque in the PK5 district, the last Muslim enclave in Bangui. He rode his motorcade with ...

The Pope, who was represented by the Papal Nuncio to Nigeria, Archbishop Augustine Kassuja at the Pontifical Mass at the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, described Cardinal Arinze as God’s gift to humanity. During the homily, the Apostolic Nuncio to Central Africa, Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo, described Cardinal Arinze’s ...

After he landed in D.C yesterday and was welcomed by the Obamas, ‘The People’s Pope’ Pope Francis was chauffeur driven in an Italian-made Fiat to the Vatican Embassy. The car costs about $20k. He doesn’t care for flashy cars. More photos

The 78-year-old pontiff landed in Washington today for his first visit to the US. President Barack Obama arrived the tarmac with his wife Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha to welcome the pontiff when his plane landed minutes ago at Joint Base Andrews. More photos

Pope Francis will allow Roman Catholic priests to absolve women who have had abortions if they seek forgiveness during the upcoming Holy Year of Mercy. The pontiff said he will allow priests “discretion to absolve of the sin of abortion those who have procured it and who, with contrite heart, ...

Argentinian glamour model, Victoria Xipolitakis was yesterday turned back from a lineup of people waiting to greet Pope Francis in Asuncion, Paraguay because of what she wore (above) The police were forced to escort her out following a public outcry by Paraguayans who found her dressing offensive. She wore this ...

The leader of the Roman Catholic Church, who has made waves of connections�reaching out to disaffected Catholics and insisting on making the poor a top priority, hasn’t watched TV since July 15, 1990, he revealed in an interview published in the Argentinian newspaper La Voz del Pueblo. The pontiff did ...

Pope Francis today March 27th donated money from the Italian church offerings to Nigerian families affected by Boko Haram activities in the north According to Vatican press, Pope Francis referred to the money as a “tangible sign of solidarity” to the affected families, adding that the Pope does not “forget ...

Pope Francis was credited with performing a miracle in Naples, Italy, on Saturday, The normally-solidified blood of St. Gennaro, the city’s patron saint, melted when the pope kissed the glass ampoule it was held in, according to the archbishop of Naples. After the archbishop told the congregation that the blood ...

In yet another groundbreaking move, Pope Francis yesterday Saturday enjoyed lunch with inmates �of an Italian prison � and along the line, gay and transgender inmates were invited to join. While on a visit to Naples, Italy, Pope Francis visited the Giuseppe Salvia Detention Center in Poggiorale, outside of Naples. ...

The Pope’s letter below… To the Bishops of Nigeria Dear Brother Bishops, While we walk this Lenten journey towards the Resurrection of the Lord united with the whole Church, I wish to extend to you, dear Archbishops and Bishops of Nigeria, a fraternal greeting, which I extend to the beloved ...

He has received threats from ISIS militants to assassinate him for being a ‘bearer of false truth ‘Pope Francis has said he has accepted that he may be assassinated – but has asked God to make sure it doesn’t hurt too much as he is ‘a real wimp’. In an ...

Pope Francis has caused quite a stir after he branded couples who choose not to have children ‘selfish’ and said they are part of a ‘greedy generation.’ He made the remarks in front of a large crowd during his weekly general audience in St Peter’s Square, Rome.’ According to the ...

My Dear Francis, I hope it is ok to call you by your papal name; this is only because I feel so close to you. You have captured my heart with your simplicity, humanity, humility and love. The first 25yrs of my life was filled with dreams of becoming a ...

While traveling from the Philippines to Rome with reporters, the religious leader made a statement thatCatholics may have a moral responsibility to limit the number of their children. According to The National Catholic Reporter, Francis shared the story of a woman he recently met who had given birth to seven ...

UK Prime Minster David Cameron doesn’t approve of the comment Pope Francis made following the Charlie Hebdo massacre. Read Pope’s comment here But opposing what the Pope said, Cameron said freedom of speech is important in an open society; ‘I think in a free society, there is a right to ...

Pope Francis who is currently in the Philippines was moved to hug these two children after one of them, 12 year old Glyzelle Palomar, a rehabilitated homeless girl, asked him in tears why God could allow children to become prostitutes. “Many children get involved in drugs and prostitution. Why does ...

Pope Francis has reacted to the Charlie Hebdo massacre,condemning both parties..In an interview while on a plane to the Philippines, when asked, the Holy pontiff who did not mention the magazine or make any direct reference to it,said �There is a limit, �Every religion has its dignity. I cannot mock ...

Angelina Jolie met Pope Francis during a private audience at the Vatican today. The mom-of-six was delighted when she was invited to the Vatican by the head of the Catholic church, and was asked to screen her movie ‘Unbroken’ for the Political Academy of Sciences. Brad Pitt’s wife said in ...