Tag: Pope Francis
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Pope Francis thanked nurse for final Easter Sunday appearance – Report
Just hours before his death, Pope Francis expressed gratitude for being able to join worshippers on St Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday one last time. This is according to remarks revealed by the official Vatican News portal on Tuesday.
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Just in: Pope Francis’ final funeral rites to hold on Saturday
The body of the late Pope Francis will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday at 9:00 AM to lie in state until his funeral on Saturday morning at 10:00 AM. The Holy See Press Office announced on Tuesday that Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside at the…
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Argentina cancel games after death of fan Pope Francis
Argentina’s football association postponed all fixtures on Monday to mourn Pope Francis, an ardent fan of the game and supporter of Buenos Aires’ San Lorenzo team. “Argentine football says goodbye to you wrapped in deep sorrow,” the Argentine Football Association said of
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Tolu Bankole mourns Pope Francis, celebrates life impact
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) member and National Leader for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), Tolu Bankole, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis. Bankole in a statement he personally signed on Monday described the late Pontiff as a beacon of peace, humility, and unwavering faith who…
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Obi mourns says Pope Francis fought for the poor
The Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has described Pope Francis as a Moral Compass in a Troubled world who had a deep concern for the Poor. In a condolence message to the Universal Church, the Bishops, Priests, religious and faithful, Obi said the 88-year-old Pontiff left a lasting legacy in…
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Pope Francis, tireless champion of the poor – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Monday joined the Catholic faithful and Christians worldwide in mourning Pope Francis. In a statement he personally signed , Tinubu described Pope Francis as a humble servant of God, tireless
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Sede Vacante: “The seat is empty” – By Steve Egbo
The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, died this morning, April 21st, in his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. The Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, Cardinal Kevin Farrell issued the following statement : “Dear brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I announce the death of the holy father,
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Pope Francis: A bridge builder of mercy and peace – By Sonnie Ekwowusi
Pope Francis was, by all standards, a Pope of mercy. Following the teaching of Jesus Christ—exemplified in His eating and drinking with sinners—and in line with Jesus’ dictum, “I have not come to call the righteous but sinners” (Matthew 9:13), Pope Francis, since the beginning of his pontificate, has always opened his arms to
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Tight race for Pope Francis’ replacement begins as key contenders emerge
The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis on Monday morning died at the age 88, the Vatican camerlengo, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, had announced in a statement.
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EU chief reacts over Pope Francis’ death
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Pope Francis would be remembered for his efforts to build “a more just, peaceful and compassionate world”.