Pope Francis is back at work after a few days of rest after contracting a fever. If you remember, the 86-year-old Pope was hospitalized for almost two months due to Bronchitis. On Friday, the Vatican spokesman, Matteo Bruni, announced that the Pope will not be allowed to appear because of his fever-related condition. After recovering…
Pope Francis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met again when he visited Rome, Italy last Saturday. Berlin also revealed a new weapons package that will be used in Ukraine’s counteroffensive. The meeting between Zelensky and Pope Francis at the Vatican lasted 40 minutes. Zelensky first met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who expressed strong…
Vatican City, Apr 9, 2023 / 04:45 am On the morning of Easter Sunday 2023, Pope Francis presided over Mass in St. Peter’s Square before delivering his Urbi et Orbi message and blessing from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica before an estimated 100,000 people. “Urbi et Orbi” means “To the City [of Rome]…
Pope Francis is in South Sudan to fulfill his long-standing promise to visit the said country. This is the first time the Pope has visited South Sudan as part of his six-day visit to South Africans. Accompanying it on the trip are Archbishop Justin Welby who heads the Angelican Communion and Retired Rev. Iain Greenshields…
Vatican City, Dec 25, 2022 / 07:00 am On Christmas Day 2022, Pope Francis delivered his “Urbi et Orbi” address and blessing from the central balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square. The following is the full text of the pope’s Christmas message. Dear brothers and sisters in Rome and throughout the world, Merry Christmas! May the…
Vatican City, Dec 25, 2021 / 04:50 am On Christmas Day 2021, Pope Francis delivered his “Urbi et Orbi” message and blessing from the central balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square. The following is the full text of the pope’s Christmas message. Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Christmas! The Word of God, who created the world…
The Holy Father was admitted to the Gemelli Hospital in Rome and underwent a scheduled surgery for colon diverticulitis yesterday, July 4, 2021. The Vatican reported that Pope Francis “responded well” to the said surgery affirmed by the Director of the Holy See Press, Matteo Bruni in a written statement. On behalf of the Catholic…