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Pope Francis Illuminates Easter Vigil with Message of Hope


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Ukamaka Okafor  Pope Francis has delivered a stirring message of hope, emphasising the victory of the Risen Christ over darkness and despair in an Easter Vigil homily at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Addressing a congregation…

Pope Francis Hails Jannik Sinner After Australian Open Triumph


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After his electrifying Australian Open victory, young tennis sensation Jannik Sinner received a surprise blessing as Pope Francis joined the chorus of congratulations, hailing the new generation star as he became the first Italian to win a…

AI regulation: Pope Francis calls for binding global treaty


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The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has made a strong call for a global treaty that would regulate the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. According to the Pope, such a treaty is necessary in…

World Youth Day: Pope Francis arrives in Portugal


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Pope Francis has arrived in Portugal to open the first post-pandemic edition of World Youth Day (WYD), hoping to inspire the next generation of Catholics to work together to combat conflicts, climate change and other problems facing the…

Pope Francis announces 21 new cardinals


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Pope Francis has announced that he would elevate 21 churchmen to the high rank of cardinal in a consistory to be held on September 30. The 86-year-old Francis made the announcement during his noon prayer to pilgrims and tourists in St.…

Pope Francis in hospital for second abdominal surgery


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Pope Francis has been admitted to a hospital in Rome for another abdominal operation under general anaesthesia. A statement, which was unusually detailed by Vatican standards, said he was expected to stay for "a number of days" to allow…

Easter vigil: Pope Francis encourages hope


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Pope Francis has called on the world to be hopeful in the face of the "icy winds of war" and other injustices. The Pope made the call as he led the world's Roman Catholics into Easter at a Saturday night vigil Mass in St. Peter's…

Pope Francis Calls for Peace, End to War


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Pope Francis delivers his Easter blessing and encourages Christians to rediscover the joyous hope that Christ's resurrection brings by working for peace and helping everyone who suffers from war and poverty. Pope Francis presided over…

Pope Francis leaves hospital, to lead Palm Sunday service


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Pope Francis says he would preside over Palm Sunday service in St. Peter's Square after he left hospital and returned to the Vatican on Saturday. The pope, 86, was taken to Rome's Gemelli hospital on Wednesday after complaining of…