Tag: Vatican
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Vatican suspends Acutis ceremony
The canonisation of the first saint of the millennial generation, Carlo Acutis, has been suspended due to Pope Francis’ death, the Vatican said in a statement on Monday. Acutis was originally set to be made a saint at a ceremony in St. Peter’s Square on April 27.
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Pope Francis had a ‘peaceful night’, says Vatican
Pope Francis, who is suffering from a severe lung infection, spent a night in hospital without any additional complications, the Vatican said on Wednesday morning. The 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church had a “peaceful night” and is now resting, a spokesman said.
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Vatican releases update on Pope’s condition
The clinical condition of Pope Francis, who is suffering from pneumonia, has improved slightly, the Vatican said late on Thursday.
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Just in: Jubilation as Vatican appoints new Apostolic Nuncio for Nigeria
It was Jubilation in Nigeria as the Vatican announced the appointment of Apostolic Nuncio for Nigeria, His Excellency, Archbishop Michael Francis CROTTY. The Catholic Church in Nigeria warmly welcomes the new Apostolic Nuncio: His Excellency, Archbishop Michael Francis CROTTY. This was contained in a statement, issued and signed by Lucius Iwejuru UGORJI Archbishop of Owerri…
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Gay Slur Statement: Pope Francis tenders apology
Pope Francis has tendered his apologies for his reported use of a gay slur in a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops last week. According to a statement released from the Vatican, states the Pope did not mean to offend anyone and apologized to those who were “hurt by the use of a word”. “The pope…
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Canadian cardinal accused of sexual assault cleared by the Vatican
A Canadian cardinal accused of involvements in sexual assault has been exonerated by the panel of inquiry ordered by Pope Francis. According to reports from the findings,
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Pope hospitalised after hosting ‘general audience’
Pope Francis was taken to hospital for an examination after holding his weekly general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday, the Vatican announced.
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Pope Francis stable after surgery – Vatican
The Vatican said, Pope Francis had a second good night in the hospital recovering from surgery to remove intestinal scar tissue and repair a hernia in his abdominal wall. The Holy See press office said early Friday that further medical updates were expected later in the day. The Vatican has said Francis’ condition is stable…
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Pope Francis not infected with COVID-19, feeling better – Vatican
A Coronavirus infection has been ruled out of Pope Francis’ health situation as Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruno says he is doing better after a “quiet night” at the hospital.
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Pope Francis calls for prayers as Pope Benedict XVI illness worsens
Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has asked the faithful to pray for the ill Pope Benedict XVI after the general audience. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Pope Benedict is under constant medical attention. Pope Francis announced that the former Pope Benedict XVI was very sick. He asked the faithful for prayers to the retired…