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Pope walks in Ash Wednesday procession between Rome churches

YoopyaFeb 18, 2015July 3, 20230

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has walked in a solemn Ash Wednesday procession between churches on Rome’s ancient Aventine Hill. Francis, carrying his pastoral staff,

Pope approves martyrdom for slain Salvadoran Romero

YoopyaFeb 3, 2015July 3, 20230

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis decreed Tuesday that slain Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero was killed in 1980 out of hatred for his Catholic faith,

Salman is known for mediating Saudi royal disputes

YoopyaJan 24, 2015July 3, 20230

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — When wayward Saudi princes misbehaved, they ended up in Salman’s private jail. During the 48 years he was governor of Riyadh,

Pope tells new cardinals to be humble, shun parties

YoopyaJan 23, 2015July 3, 20230

(Reuters) – Pope Francis has told the men he will elevate to the high rank of cardinal next month to be humble and shun lavish

Pope Francis stirs controversy in debate about freedom of speech

YoopyaJan 16, 2015July 9, 20230

Pope Francis on Thursday stirred fresh controversy in the debate over freedom of speech and individual responsibility with a remark that suggested that a violent

Memorable quotes from Pope Francis in 2014

YoopyaDec 24, 2014July 6, 20230

Pope Francis had a meaningful year. He spread goodwill across the world, tweeted inspiration from his handle @Pontifex, remarked on social issues like gay marriage

Pope in blistering critique of Vatican bureaucrats

YoopyaDec 23, 2014July 12, 20230

VATICAN CITY (AP) — To the Catholic Church’s seven deadly sins, Pope Francis has added the 15 ailments of the Curia. Francis issued a blistering

Bishops acknowledging reality of Catholic families

YoopyaOct 13, 2014July 29, 20230

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The world’s Catholic bishops are showing remarkable openness to accepting the realities of many Catholics today, saying there are positive aspects

For followers of Nigeria’s “Prophet”, building collapse was “Satan’s work”

YoopyaSep 19, 2014July 29, 20230

LAGOS (Reuters) – For supporters of Prophet TB Joshua, one of Africa’s best-known Christian preachers, the death of at least 80 of his congregation under

Pope Rejects Extra Security on Trip Despite Potential ISIS Threat

YoopyaSep 16, 2014July 16, 20230

Pope Francis will have no additional security when he travels to the predominantly Muslim country of Albania this week, despite reports that the pontiff is