Reason why Pope Francis will not be buried in Vatican after his death
The pontiff will break tradition once more. Pope Francis will not be buried in the Vatican following his death on Easter Sunday. The Vatican announced the news of his passing on Easter Monday. Cardinal Kevin Farrell made the announcement in a statement, saying: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death […]
1 year ago
Pope Francis sends message to 1.2 billion Catholics as he remains in critical condition
The Pope has been in hospital since February 14. The Vatican have issued a new update on the condition of Pope Francis after he was admitted to hospital on Valentine’s Day. Late last night, the Holy See Press Office said Pope Francis was in a critical condition and was showing an ‘initial, mild’ kidney problem […]
1 year ago
Pope says people who have pets instead of kids are “selfish”
Guess he doesn’t follow any #DogMoms on Insta, then… In a move that is currently ruffling some feathers (and fur), Pope Francis has claimed that people who choose to have pets over children are selfish. Speaking to a general audience at the Vatican, the Pope discussed parenthood and how less people are choosing it. “Today… […]
5 years ago
Pope Francis apologises after slapping the hand of a woman who grabbed him
He denounced all forms of violence against women. Pope Francis has apologised after slapping a woman’s hand as he met with the public outside the Vatican on New Year’s Eve. Francis had been shaking hands with people along the barriers when he shook hands with a woman who pulled him closer and didn’t let go. […]
7 years ago
Pope Francis has signed off on a new updated version of ‘Our Father’
The pontiff is not a fan of one line in the prayer.
7 years ago
Pope Francis asks church to ‘listen to the cry of the little ones seeking justice’
Pope Francis has asked Catholic church officials to “listen to the cry of the little ones seeking justice.” He told a conference of bishops and religious leaders today that they must take “concrete” action against sex abuses within the church. The pontiff is meeting with Catholic leaders for the next four days to discuss the […]
8 years ago