Former Pope Benedict XVI lies in state in St Peter’s Basilica ahead of funeral
Rome CNN — The lying-in-state of former Pope Benedict XVI, who died Saturday at the age of 95, began Monday in St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City ahead of his…
Joseph Ratzinger, former Pope Benedict XVI, shaped Catholic doctrine but faced criticism over sexual abuse crisis
CNN — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, whose death at 95 was announced Saturday, was a powerful intellectual force who shaped the Catholic Church’s theology for more than a quarter century…
‘Do something good’ this Christmas, Pope Francis says
Rome CNN — Pope Francis asked people this Christmas to “do something good,” during his homily at Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Saturday. “God does…
Pope Francis has already signed resignation letter in case of bad health
Rome CNN — Pope Francis has revealed in a new interview that he has already signed his resignation letter to be used in the event of him becoming “impaired.” Francis…
Pope Francis calls Chechens and Buryats “the cruellest” Russian troops fighting in Ukraine
CNN — Pope Francis has described two of Russia’s ethnic minority groups, the Chechens and Buryats, as some of the “cruelest” troops fighting in Ukraine. The pontiff was speaking in…
Pope Francis was secretly taped during phone call with cardinal, court hears
CNN — Pope Francis was secretly taped during a phone call with one of his cardinals, it emerged during an on-going financial trial at the Vatican on Thursday. A Vatican…
Pope Francis On Sexual Assault By Members Of The Clergy
“I do not deny abuses,” said Pope Francis in the interview. (File) Lisbon, Portugal: The Catholic Church must show “zero tolerance” to sexual assault by members of the clergy, Pope…
Pope Francis urges aid for flood-hit Pakistan
Pope Francis on Sunday called on the international community to help flood-hit Pakistan. According to international media, his comments came as he visited the city of L’Aquila in central Italy,…
20 New Cardinals To Be Picked Today, Many Of Whom Could Become Next Pope
Pope Francis has raised the possibility of retiring due to his declining health. (File) Vatican City: Pope Francis will on Saturday create 20 new cardinals picked from the four corners…
Swiss Guard Tasked To Protect Pope Francis, Faints During Weekly Audience
A Vatican spokesman advised AFP the guard had “most probably suffered a drop in blood force”. Vatican City, Holy See: A Swiss Guard fainted right through Pope Francis’ weekly target…