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Pope Francis Visits Benedict XVI Ahead of Pope Emeritus’ 95th Birthday
The two men prayed together ‘after a brief and affectionate conversation.’
"Armed aggression" is "an outrage against God": Pope Francis
The pope described war as ‘a blasphemous betrayal of the Lord of Passover.’
Pope Francis Appoints University Chaplain Auxiliary Bishop in Nigeria
Pope Francis has appointed the Chaplain of the All Saints Catholic Chaplaincy of the University of Maiduguri Auxiliary Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese in Nigeria.
"Speak out forcefully" against "abominable actions" in Ukraine: Pope Francis to Pilgrims
In a message to participants in an interreligious pilgrimage to Ukraine, Pope Francis said “the present moment leaves us deeply troubled, because it is marked by the forces of evil.”
Planned Papal Visit to South Sudan Receiving “a real sense of expectation”: JRS Official
The planned Apostolic journey of Pope Francis to South Sudan later this year is receiving “a real sense of expectation” in the East-Central African nation, an official of the of Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) has said.
In War, Christ is Crucified Again: Pope Francis on Palm Sunday 2022
Pope Francis reflected on Jesus’ words: “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.”
Church “satisfied” with State Preparation for Papal Maiden Trip to South Sudan: Archbishop
The Catholic Archbishop of Juba in South Sudan has said “the Church is satisfied with” the government’s preparations to welcome Pope Francis in his planned maiden Apostolic visit to the East-Central African nation in July.
Pope Francis Appoints New Bishops for Tanzania’s Lindi, Nigeria’s Katsina-ala Dioceses
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Wolfgang Pisa as the Local Ordinary of Tanzania’s Lindi Diocese and Mons. Isaac Bunde Dugu as the Bishop of Katsina-ala Diocese in Nigeria.
Pope Francis Calls for an "Easter truce" in Ukraine on Palm Sunday 2022
“Let the weapons be put down. Let the Easter truce begin,” Pope Francis urged.
Newly Appointed Mozambican Bishop Pledges to Foster “love of life” in Episcopal Ministry
The promotion of “love of life” is to be the focus of the Episcopal ministry of Bishop Ernesto Maguengue when he takes canonical possession of the Catholic Diocese of Inhambane in Mozambique, he has told ACI Africa in an interview.
Pope Francis to Judges: Justice Recognizes "human dignity as sacred and inviolable"
The pope pointed to the example of Bl. Rosario Livatino, a Catholic judge killed by the mafia.
Papal Visit to South Sudan to Help Church “engage in reconciliation process”, Bishop Says
The planned Apostolic journey of Pope Francis to South Sudan later this year is an opportunity for the local Church to engage in the process of reconciliation, a Catholic Bishop in the East-Central African nation has said.
Construction of Papal Dais in South Sudan Kicks Off, Catholic Bishop Blesses Ground
The construction of the Papal dais has kicked off in South Sudan’s capital city, Juba, with the blessing of the ground.
Blood of Bucha Victims "cries out to heaven" for End to Ukraine War: Pope Francis
The pope held up a blue and yellow flag which he said was brought to him from “the martyred city” of Bucha, Ukraine.
We are Witnessing the "impotence" of the UN in Ukraine war: Pope Francis
The pope made the comments during a reflection on his recent trip to Malta at his weekly general audience.
Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Bishop of Inhambane in Mozambique, Appoints Successor
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Adriano Langa of Inhambane Diocese in Mozambique and appointed his successor.
Pope Francis’ April Prayer Intention: For Healthcare Workers in Poor Countries
Healthcare workers “have given their lives during this pandemic to help so many sick people recover,” Pope Francis said.
Spiritan Priest Appointed Bishop in Kenya, Says “looking forward to being a servant”
The member of the Congregation of the Holy Ghost Fathers (Spiritans) who has been appointed Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar in Kenya has said he looks forward to exercising servant leadership “as Christ offered Himself”.
Pope Francis Coming “not only for Catholics”, Apostolic Nuncio in DR Congo Says
The representative of the Holy Father in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has said the planned Papal visit is for everyone in the Central African nation, and not just for Catholics.
Pope Francis Appoints Ghanaian Cardinal New Chancellor of Pontifical Academy of Sciences
The pope accepted Turkson’s resignation as head of Vatican’s social development office in December.
