Tag Archives: Pope Francis

Pope Francis’ funeral fitting for a pontiff ‘but not a king’ as mourners say their ‘final goodbye’

  Pope Francis broke with tradition by simplifying the papal funeral rites and choosing to buried not in the Vatican grottoes but in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major, where he frequently prayed. PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | APRIL 23, 2025 Vatican officials said preparations are under way for Saturday’s funeral, which is expected to draw religious and political leaders ...

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Late Pope Francis: A Pontiff’s Life and Times in the Vatican

  “The Argentina-born pontiff, who took over the leadership when Pope Benedict XVI resigned in 2013, has for the past 12 years been donating his salary to church development and other charity works. Francis renounced any form of wage since he was elected into office” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | APRIL 22, 2025 Pope Francis, the iconic leader of the Roman ...

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Pope ‘Could resign if his ill health worsens’ – Ex-Vatican Minister Gianfranco Ravasi

  “The 88-year-old pontiff has been undergoing treatment at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he was admitted on February 14 after struggling with breathing difficulties for several days” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | FEBRUARY 20, 2025 The Pope could reportedly resign if his health worsens as fears rise over his well-being after the Italian Prime Minister visited him in hospital amid a ...

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Religion: Pope Says Homosexuality Not A Crime; Urges Bishops Recognition Of LGBTQ Right

  “In an interview with the AP, Francis criticizes laws criminalizing homosexuality and calls on bishops to welcome LGBTQ people” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | JANUARY 25, 2023 Pope Francis has criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust”, saying God loves all his children just as they are and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people ...

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