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Pope Blows Hot On Use Of Wheat Scarcity As Weapon Of War

Pope Francis Hits Kazakhstan To Promote Better ‘Dialogue’

September 13, 2022 8:03 pm

Pope Francis who has been previously warned by his medical doctors not to travel to Ukraine has finally arrived in Kazakhstan which is in Central Asia on Tuesday for a three-day visit to further promote dialogue and peace in the ex-Soviet region.

The Argentine pope, who has been besieged by knee pain which has forced him to use a wheelchair also also admitting that he must slow down or consider retirement, will take part in an inter-religious summit in the capital, Nur-Sultan.

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His plane landed shortly after 5:15 pm (1115 …

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Pope Francis Finally Hints On Stepping Down After Weeklong Travel

July 30, 2022 10:25 am

The main Catholic pontiff, Pope Francis has on Saturday, hinted on stepping down from his position after carrying out a series of political travels all week.

Pope Francis had also reiterated that he needed to slow down because he could no longer withstand the hectic schedule of international travels.

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He disclosed this to journalists after a six-day Canada trip. Pope Francis, who is suffering from knee pain, said he is considering stepping down due to his health issues.

“I don’t think I can go at the same pace as I …

Pope Francis Schedules Address For Canada’s Political Leaders

July 27, 2022 4:35 pm

Pope Francis has detailed his plans to journey down to Quebec City on Wednesday, where he will be issuing out an address to the political leaders of Canada after he had dedicated the first part of his journey to apologising for the abuse of Indigenous children at Catholic-run schools in the Country.

After two days in the western province of Alberta, during which he begged for forgiveness from the First Nations, Metis and Inuit people of Canada for abuse which had been suffered over the span of a century, the 85-year-old pontiff will fly to Quebec City from Edmonton on …

Pope Blows Hot On Use Of Wheat Scarcity As Weapon Of War

Pope Blows Hot On Use Of Wheat Scarcity As Weapon Of War

June 1, 2022 1:36 pm

The Overall Catholic leader, Pope Francis has on Wednesday pleaded against the use of grains and wheat as a weapon of war, as it has been reported that the global food crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

“Of great concern is the blockade of grain exports from Ukraine, on which the lives of millions of people depend, especially in the poorest countries,” Francis said at the end of his weekly general audience.

“Please do not use wheat, a staple food, as a weapon of war!” he said.

The pontiff appealed for “every effort to be made” to “guarantee the …

Pope Francis Announces Okpaleke As Cardinal

Pope Francis Announces Okpaleke As Cardinal

May 30, 2022 5:34 am

The Supreme Pontiff, Pope Francis, has revealed that he will on August 27, 2022, create new 21 new cardinals amongst who is Most Revd (Dr) Peter Ebere Okpaleke of Ekwulobia Diocese.

Okpaleke, it would be recalled, was appointed as Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ahiara in 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI, but was rejected by the diocese.

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Following his appointment to the see of Ekwulobia on March 5, 2020, Okpaleke was installed on April 29, 2020, as the bishop of the new Ekwulobia diocese having renounced …

Pope Set To Visit Canada In July Amid Schools Abuse Scandal

Pope Set To Visit Canada In July Amid Schools Abuse Scandal

May 14, 2022 6:17 am

Pope Francis will travel to Canada at the end of July, where he is expected to hold meetings with Indigenous survivors of abuse committed at church-run residential schools, the Vatican disclosed Friday.

The 85-year-old is expected to travel to the cities of Edmonton, Quebec and Iqaluit, apologised last month to Indigenous delegations who visited him at the Vatican over a scandal that has rocked the Catholic Church.

Numerous investigations into the former residential schools are underway after the discovery of mass unmarked graves, with more than 4,000 children believed to be missing.

Further details on the July 24-30 visit will …

Pope Postpones Trip To Lebanon Over Health Concerns

Pope Postpones Trip To Lebanon Over Health Concerns

May 10, 2022 3:25 am

Pope Francis has postponed a trip to Lebanon which was initially scheduled for June over health concerns, Lebanon’s tourism minister Walid Nassar confirmed Monday.

Nassar however did not provide further details on the ‘health reasons’ behind the postponement, but the pope who has suffered from pain in his knee was seen using a wheelchair for the first time at a public event Thursday.

‘Lebanon received a letter from the Vatican officially informing it of the decision to postpone the scheduled visit of the Pope to Lebanon,’ Nassar said in a statement which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York.…

Pope Set To Collaborate With Nigeria To End Insecurity

Pope Set To Collaborate With Nigeria To End Insecurity

June 23, 2021 2:19 am

The Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis, has expressed his readiness to collaborate with the Federal Government of Nigeria to bring to an end, the insecurity in the country and in sub-Saharan Africa.

The religious leader gave the assurance when he received letter of credence from Nigerian Ambassador to the Holy See, Vatican City, Paul Oga Adikwu.

A statement by the  Embassy of Nigeria in the Holy See which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York stated that Pope Francis commended the effort of President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in combating security challenges in the country. It also said during a …

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Pope Francis ‘Constantly Monitored’ For COVID-19 – Vatican

September 14, 2020 5:30 pm

Pope Francis is being “constantly monitored” for signs of the coronavirus, a top Vatican official said Monday, after the 83-year old pontiff met with a cardinal who later tested positive.

Philippine cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, 63, had a private audience with Francis on August 29. He went on to test positive for Covid-19 on his return to Manila on September 10.

“We are being prudent,” Secretary of State Pietro Parolin told ANSA news agency.

“There is no particular alarm (in the Vatican)”, but the health of the head of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics was being “constantly monitored,” he added.…

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Pope Steps Up Call For Poor Country Debt Cancellation

September 4, 2020 6:34 pm

Pope Francis renewed a call on Tuesday for the cancellation of debt owed by poor countries in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, saying it was time for restorative justice.

The pope is preparing for an audience with the public on Wednesday, his first since the pandemic hit Italy nearly six months ago.

“I repeat my call for the cancellation of the debt of the most vulnerable countries, in recognition of the severe impact of the medical, social and economic crises they face as a result of Covid-19,” the Roman Catholic Church’s highest official said.

“We also need to ensure …

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Pope Calls For Social Justice And Vaccines For All

August 19, 2020 10:48 am

The coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating inequalities between rich and poor, Pope Francis said on Wednesday, calling for universal vaccines not reserved just for the wealthiest. 

As the virus continues to claim lives and wreak havoc on economies around the world, the Pope in recent months has tried to use all his moral force to demand a new post-pandemic society, more respectful of the poor and the environment.

The call for social justice is a familiar theme sounded by the leader of the 1.3 billion Catholics around the world, who witnessed poverty and a crippling economic crisis first hand at home …

Pope Francis Gets New Personal Doctor

Stay Vigilant About Coronavirus – Pope Francis

June 8, 2020 4:31 am

The head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, Pope Francis has urged people not to let down their guard and assume that they are safe from the novel coronavirus now that infection levels are dropping in many Western countries.

He gave the admonition during his sermon at the Vatican City on Sunday.

“You can’t declare your victory too early,” he said during his weekly prayers at St Peter’s Square. “Keep on being careful!”

That means continuing to follow the rules set by local health authorities.

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