Pope Francis: ‘The world will miss a genuine leader’ — Bishop Kukah
Bishop Mathew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese in Nigeria, has expressed sadness over the death of Pope Francis. He described the late Pope as a true leader who was kind, caring, and deeply committed to helping others. According to the Daily Post, the Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis passed away on Monday morning […]
‘Pope Francis was a moral compass in a troubled world’ – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election and former governor of Anambra State, has shared his sorrow over the death of Pope Francis. He called the Pope a moral compass in a world full of challenges. Obi posted a heartfelt message on his official X account, saying the Pope’s death is […]
Champion of the Poor – Tinubu mourns Pope Francis
President Bola Tinubu has shared his deep sadness over the death of Pope Francis, calling him a true friend of the poor and a source of light for people across the world. In a message he signed himself on Easter Monday (April 21), Tinubu praised the Pope for his strong faith and lifelong service to […]
Top 8 Cardinals to succeed Pope Francis
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican confirmed on Monday. He became the head of the Catholic Church in 2013, making history as the first Latin American pope. Recently, he had been battling serious health issues, including double pneumonia. Now that the seat of the Pope is vacant, attention turns to […]
BREAKING: Pope Francis is dead
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. The Vatican announced that he passed away in his residence early this morning. Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, became the leader of the Roman Catholic Church on March 13, 2013. He was the first pope from Latin America. He had recently been very sick with double […]
Pope Francis, 88, is in ‘critical condition’ and suffering kidney failure, Vatican announces
Pope Francis, 88, is in critical condition as he receives treatment for kidney failure, pneumonia, and a lung infection at Gemelli Hospital in Rome. The Vatican confirmed that he remains under close medical supervision but had a stable night. Doctors said the Pope’s condition is complex, and he is receiving high-flow oxygen to help with […]
Italian Bishops Approve Celibate Gay Men to be Ordained As Priests
The Italian Bishops Conference (CIE) has made a groundbreaking decision, allowing gay men to join Roman Catholic seminaries as long as they commit to celibacy. This change comes as a departure from the 2016 Vatican directive, which discouraged men with “deep-seated homosexual tendencies” from pursuing the priesthood. While the Vatican never imposed a formal ban, […]
Pope Francis Opens Symbolic Holy Door In Rome’ Prison
Pope Francis recently made a historic visit to a prison in Rome, where he opened a symbolic Holy Door as part of the Catholic Church’s Holy Year celebrations. This unique event carries a powerful message of hope and forgiveness for the inmates, reinforcing the church’s message of reconciliation and second chances. At 88 years old, […]