Pope Francis

Pope Celebrates Joy Of Easter Amid Sorrow Of Virus, Alone
At his Easter Vigil on Saturday night, Francis urged the faithful to not let the darkness and sorrow of the COVID-19 pandemic rob them of hoping for a better future.
By Associated Press

Pope Francis prays in empty St. Peter's Square in hauntingly moving images
The images are in stark contrast to those documenting the pontiff's previous blessings.
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Vatican Closes St. Peter's Basilica To Tourists Over Coronavirus Fears
Tourists won't be allowed to visit the world-famous Catholic pilgrimage site until at least early April.
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Pope Francis Apologises For 'Bad Example' Over Pilgrim Arm Slap
The pontiff smacked a womans arm after she grabbed him during a walkabout on New Years Eve. He used his first address of 2020 to say sorry.
By Crispian Balmer, Reuters

Bishop Tapped By Pope To Investigate Clergy Sex Abuse Is Accused Of Abuse Himself
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, who recently wrapped up an investigation of clerical sex abuse in the Diocese of Buffalo, denies that he molested a former altar boy.
By Michael Rezendes, AP

Kerala Nun Writes To Vatican On Her Expulsion And Its Connection To Rape-Accused Bishop
Sister Lucy Kalapura has sought to meet Pope Francis to present her case directly.
By Press Trust of India

Firefighters Rescue Pope Francis From Vatican Lift
He is believed to have been trapped for around 25 minutes on Sunday morning.
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Pope Francis Says He Is Willing To Condemn Border Wall Directly To Trump
The Catholic leader told Mexico's Televisa that he is willing to personally tell the president that it is wrong to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Pope Francis Admits Priests And Bishops Sexually Abused Nuns
Pope Francis admitted to the problem for the first time in public and vowed to do more to fight the problem.
By Associated Press

Pope Francis Calls Mary The First 'Influencer,' Twitter Roars And Cringes
"And so it was said in the book of Snapchaticus 4:20," a Twitter user joked.
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