Tag: Pope Francis
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When a Pope apologizes: Observations and lessons – By Valentine Anaweokhai
History was recently made when his holiness, Pope Francis, visited Canada between Sunday 24 – Friday 29 July 2022. To use his own words, it was a “penitential pilgrimage” to the indigenous peoples: First nations, Métis, and Inuit at Maskwacis. The purpose of that meeting was to apologize on Canadian soil directly and personally to…
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Pope: Your apology has been accepted – Catholic Archbishop tells Gov Lalong
Archbishop Matthew Audu, the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Jos has said the apology of Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State over his recent comment on the Holy Father, Pope Francis has been accepted.
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Pope Francis hints on retirement, gives reasons
Pope Francis has hinted on his retirement from his position as the head of the catholic church and sovereign head of the Vatican city citing health reasons for his decision. Pope Francis made his position known while on a trip to Canada, saying he could no longer maintain his hectic international travel schedule.
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President Buhari felicitates Bishop Okpaleke on appointment as Cardinal
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Bishop Peter Okpaleke of Ekwulobia Diocese, Anambra State, on his appointment as a Cardinal in the Catholic Church by Pope Francis. Buhari stated this in a statement signed on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.
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Pope Francis appeared in public for first time on wheel chair
Pope Francis, who suffered from pain in his knee, used a wheelchair for the first time at a public event on Thursday. The 85-year-old was wheeled into the Paul VI hall at the Vatican for a meeting of a Catholic organisation of sisters and nuns, according to an AFP journalist. He used a wheelchair after…
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Pope Francis to undergo medical examinations – Vatican
Pope Francis cancelled his appointments on Friday to undergo medical examinations, Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said.
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How we see Lent – Catholics
Many Catholic Faithful have joined in the devotion of Lent, which began on Wednesday, saying they will use the season to get close to God, pray and give charity.
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Pope Francis reacts to Russia-Ukraine crisis
Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis has lamented the threat of war between Russia and Ukraine. Pope Francis said the threat causes him great pains. The Pontiff spoke yesterday at the end of his weekly general audience at the Vatican in Rome. He condemned the “diabolic senselessness of violence” and asked the Madonna, “the queen of peace,…
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Why our civilisation lack humanity – Pope Francis
Why our civilisation lack humanity – Pope Francis
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Pope Francis urges peace at New Year, says violence against women an affront to God
Pope Francis urged the world to