First US pope as Robert Francis Prevost becomes Leo XIV
By AFP and published by CNA Vatican City – Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV on Thursday (May 8) after cardinals from around the globe chose him to be the first leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics to hail from the United States. Tens of thousands of well-wishers cheered as Pope Leo, […]
Read MoreVatican: Pope Francis died of stroke, cardiac ‘collapse’
By AFP and published by CNA Vatican City – Pope Francis died of a stroke, the Vatican said on Monday (Apr 21), amid widespread mourning for the 88-year-old reformer who inspired devotion but riled traditionalists during 12 years leading the Catholic Church. The Argentine died on Monday morning at the Santa Marta residence where […]
Read MorePope joins Myanmar bishops’ appeal for humanitarian corridors
By Reuters Staff, published by Channel NewsAsia Vatican City – Pope Francis today (Jun 20) appealed to Myanmar’s military leaders to allow aid to reach displaced, hungry people who have fled fighting since the Feb 1 coup and to respect religious sites as places of sanctuary. Speaking at his Sunday blessing to crowds in […]
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