Pope Francis was discharged from hospital Sunday after more than five weeks being treated for pneumonia, waving to crowds gathered and thanking everyone for their support before heading for home.Looking tired and worn, the pontiff sat in a wheelchair on…
Pope Francis, in a critical condition with pneumonia since he was hospitalised on February 14, had a good night and was resting, the Vatican said Monday. “The night passed well, the pope slept and is resting”, it said in a…
During his weekly address to the crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis expressed optimism about the upcoming Paris Olympics, set to commence this Friday. The Pope emphasized his hope that this international event would serve as a catalyst…
Pope Francis on Tuesday signed a decree that forbids Priests or Bishops from blessing same-sex marriages in Roman Catholic Churches. The Oyo State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Chairman, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, made the disclosure in an interview with the…
A day after his arrival in Congo, Pope Francis is scheduled to celebrate a public Mass on Wednesday morning, with more than one million faithfuls expected to attend. The service with the pontiff, expected to be one of the highlights…
Pope Francis, on Wednesday, asked for prayers for former pope Benedict XVI, saying he is “very sick”. Francis made the appeal at the end of his general audience, giving no details, a report by Sunday World says. Benedict, 95, in…
Pope Francis will visit the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan early next year, the Vatican said on Thursday, after having to cancel a scheduled trip to the two countries in July because of health problems. The Vatican said Francis…
The Pope said this in a video message shared on February 1 via his verified Twitter handle. He urged religious sisters not to be discouraged but to help those in need of their services despite challenges. He said, “Let’s pray…
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a get-well message to the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis as he heads in for a scheduled surgery of the colon. The president’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu,…
