Pope Francis

On visit to Southeast Asia’s largest mosque, Pope says battling climate change and religious extremism a common cause

Jakarta, Indonesia CNN — Since his papacy began in 2013, Pope Francis has signaled his intention to build bridges with other faiths. The global growth of Islam, and the rise of extremism across religions, also made this an urgent priority. On Thursday, in the biggest mosque in the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, the pontiff used …

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Egypt Independent September 5, 2024

Paris Olympics 2024: Erdogan says he will talk to Pope over ‘immorality’ at opening ceremony

Paris Olympics 2024: Erdogan says he will talk to Pope over ‘immorality’ at opening ceremony Turkish president claims his granddaughter

Middle East Eye July 31, 2024

Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire as he leads Easter Mass following health concerns

CNN — Pope Francis called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in his traditional Easter message delivered following renewed concerns over the health of the 87-year-old pontiff. In the message, delivered in front of tens of thousands gathered at St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Francis addressed the conflicts in Europe and the Middle …

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Egypt Independent April 1, 2024

Pope speaks out after IDF sniper kills two women inside Gaza church, per Catholic authorities

CNN — An Israeli military sniper shot and killed two women inside the Holy Family Parish in Gaza on Saturday, according to the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. The mother and daughter were walking to the Sister’s Convent, the patriarchate said, when gunfire erupted. “One was killed as she tried to carry the other to safety,” …

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Egypt Independent December 18, 2023

Ukraine blasts Pope Francis’ address to Russian youth as ‘imperialist propaganda’

CNN — Ukrainian officials have criticized Pope Francis’ recent address to Russian youth, calling his remarks “imperialist propaganda.” The pontiff made a video address to the 10th All-Russian Catholic Youth Assembly in St. Petersburg on Friday, during which he urged them to view themselves as descendants of the Russian empire. “Never forget your heritage. You …

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Egypt Independent September 4, 2023

A 10-hour flight to meet 1,500 Catholics: The Pope visits Mongolia

CNN — Pope Francis formally began his 8,000-kilometer trip to Mongolia on Saturday, a country sandwiched between Russia and China that has a tiny Catholic population. Catholics from Mongolia and other countries, some seen waving Chinese flags, gathered in the main square of capital city Ulaanbaatar to catch a glimpse of the pontiff during an …

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Egypt Independent September 3, 2023

Pope warns of perils of social media propaganda

Pope Francis has warned against the danger of reducing human relationships to “mere algorithms” and urged lawmakers to be vigilant against “partisan” propaganda and divisiveness on social media. In a … Continued

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The New Daily August 27, 2023

Pope’s ‘night went well’ in hospital after abdominal surgery, Vatican says

Rome CNN — Pope Francis was recovering well in a Rome hospital on Thursday, the day after the 86-year-old had abdominal surgery that renewed health fears. “The night went well,” said Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni, in a statement on the Vatican’s press office Telegram account. Francis spent a “peaceful night managing to rest for a …

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Egypt Independent June 8, 2023

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Pope Francis

Ukraine blasts Pope Francis’ address to Russian youth as ‘imperialist propaganda’

A 10-hour flight to meet 1,500 Catholics: The Pope visits Mongolia

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