Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, called for an end to the ongoing political violence in Ecuador during his weekly general audience at the Vatican. His plea comes in response to the recent assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. The Pope expressed his condolences to Villavicencio’s family and the people of Ecuador in …
The forthcoming visit of Pope Francis to Mongolia, a country with only 1,450 Catholics, highlights his dedication to reaching out to even the smallest communities around the world. Cardinal Giorgio Marengo, an Italian missionary who has been serving in Mongolia for 20 years, emphasized this point during a recent speech on how Catholic missionaries spread …
Pope Francis has acquiesced to China’s unilateral appointment of a new bishop in Shanghai, officially recognizing the government’s installation of Bishop Shen Bin three months after the fact. On Saturday, the Vatican announced that Francis had appointed Shen as the bishop of Shanghai, transferring him from Haimen. This decision came after the Holy See admitted …
Pope Francis made an exciting announcement on Sunday, revealing his selection of 21 new cardinals. This diverse group includes individuals from regions like Jerusalem and Hong Kong, where the Catholic community is in the minority. Through this decision, the pope is leaving a lasting impact on the body of churchmen who will eventually choose his …
Pope Francis made a significant announcement on Sunday, revealing his selection of 21 new cardinals. This group includes individuals from Jerusalem and Hong Kong, where Catholics are a minority, as the Pope shapes the group of churchmen who will eventually choose his successor. The announcement was made during his weekly appearance in St. Peter’s …
Pope Francis has made a significant announcement regarding the appointment of 21 new cardinals who will be formally installed to their positions in September. The pope emphasized that the diverse origins of the new cardinals reflect the universal nature of the Church and its mission to spread God’s merciful love to all people across the …
Meghan Markle’s podcast endeavor, “Archetypes,” may have been the only project she hosted under her and Prince Harry’s unsuccessful $20 million Spotify deal, but it appears that Harry had his own podcast ideas up his sleeve. According to insiders, Harry, 38, met with various producers and production houses to brainstorm show concepts. He was particularly …
Pope Francis has undergone surgery to repair a hernia in his abdominal wall. The 86-year-old pontiff had previously had part of his colon removed, and the hernia is thought to be a complication of that surgery. The three-hour procedure was successful, and no complications were reported. The pope is expected to remain in the hospital …
Pope Francis, the 86-year-old pontiff, has been discharged from the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome after undergoing abdominal surgery to repair a hernia and remove painful scarring. His surgeon, Dr. Sergio Alfieri, stated that the pope is now in a better condition than before the procedure. Francis left the hospital in a wheelchair, expressing gratitude …
Pope Francis has been discharged from a hospital in Rome on Friday following a successful abdominal surgery he underwent last week. The 86-year-old pontiff spent nine days at Gemelli Policlinic hospital after undergoing hernia repair surgery. The medical team responsible for the pope’s care stated that the procedure went smoothly, and his recovery is progressing …