Pope Francis Dead at 88 Day After Meeting With Vice President Vance
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a transformative figure in the Catholic Church, passed away today at the age of 88. His death, …
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One Year Later: Slow Progress on Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild
BALTIMORE – It has been a year since the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, and while efforts to rebuild are underway, progress …
Sixth Victim Found in Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Recovery
Baltimore, MD – Today, Unified Command salvage teams located the sixth victim and promptly notified the Maryland Department of State Police. Maryland State Police investigators …
Pope Francis to take part in Easter Vigil, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis is scheduled to take part in an Easter Vigil service on Saturday as planned following his last-minute cancellation from …
Francis Scott Key bridge disaster reactions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Francis Scott Key bridge collapsed after it was struck by the Dali container ship early Tuesday morning in the Baltimore harbor. …
Pope Francis Tells Ukraine To Have ‘The Courage To Negotiate’ With Russia
Pope Francis Tells Ukraine To Have ‘The Courage To Negotiate’ With Russia Jason Cohen on March 9, 2024 Pope Francis asserted in a soon-to-be-released interview …
Pope Francis urged to offer financial support for abused nuns
By Alvise Armellini VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis needs to set up a fund for nuns who quit religious life after abuse from priests …
Man Shot and Killed on Cleveland Sidewalk Outside St. Francis Catholic School
CLEVELAND, OH – A 25-year-old man was fatally shot on a sidewalk near St. Francis Catholic School in Cleveland on Thursday. Cleveland Police Department responded …
Pope Francis hints at slight opening to blessings of same-sex couples
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis has appeared to leave open the possibility of priests blessing same-sex couples, if they are limited, …
Pope Francis appeals against polarization ahead of big Church meeting
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis said on Saturday that he hoped an upcoming global encounter at the Vatican would be a …
Pope Francis moved as Reuters photographer shows him child migrant picture
ROME (Reuters) – Pope Francis was moved as he was shown a picture of a migrant child by Reuters photographer Yara Nardi during his flight …
Pope Francis discusses Ukraine war and peace with US military chief
By Philip Pullella (Reuters) – Pope Francis and General Mark Milley, the chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, discussed the war in Ukraine …
MAYOR FRANCIS SUAREZ: As President, This Hispanic Mayor Will Solve Biden’s Border Crisis
MAYOR FRANCIS SUAREZ: As President, This Hispanic Mayor Will Solve Biden’s Border Crisis Mayor Francis Suarez on August 9, 2023 This week I am traveling …
The 21 new cardinals named by Pope Francis on Sunday
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis announced on Sunday that he would induct 21 churchmen to the high rank of cardinal in September. The following …
Francis Suarez — Who Asked ‘What’s A Uyghur?’ — Was Backed By Tech Mogul Who Said ‘Nobody Cares’ About Uyghur Genocide
Francis Suarez — Who Asked ‘What’s A Uyghur?’ — Was Backed By Tech Mogul Who Said ‘Nobody Cares’ About Uyghur Genocide Jennie Taer on June …
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Announces Run For President
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Announces Run For President Mary Lou Masters on June 15, 2023 Miami’s conservative Mayor Francis Suarez announced Thursday morning he’s seeking …
Pope Francis Hospitalized, To Undergo Surgery
Pope Francis Hospitalized, To Undergo Surgery Kate Anderson on June 7, 2023 Pope Francis has been hospitalized and will undergo abdominal surgery Wednesday afternoon, during …
Pope Francis Says There Is ‘Little Hope’ If Countries Don’t Adopt Policies Encouraging People To Have Children
Pope Francis Says There Is ‘Little Hope’ If Countries Don’t Adopt Policies Encouraging People To Have Children Kate Anderson on May 12, 2023 Pope Francis …
Pope Francis Will Allow Women To Vote In Bishop Meeting For The First Time
Pope Francis Will Allow Women To Vote In Bishop Meeting For The First Time Kate Anderson on April 26, 2023 The Vatican announced Wednesday during …
Pope Francis Compares Abortion Doctors To Hitmen In New Disney+ Special
Pope Francis Compares Abortion Doctors To Hitmen In New Disney+ Special Kate Anderson on April 5, 2023 Pope Francis made several bold statements about abortion, …
Filipino Catholics mark Palm Sunday praying for Pope Francis’ health
By Jay Ereno and Peter Blaza ANTIPOLO, Philippines (Reuters) – Thousands of Filipino Catholics attending church on Palm Sunday marked the beginning of Holy Week …
Pope Francis: What do we know about his health problems?
By Crispian Balmer VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – While the Vatican has looked to play down worries over Pope Francis’ health, his sudden hospitalisation has highlighted …
Pope Francis Urges ‘Ethically’ Responsible Use Of AI After Altered Image Goes Viral
Pope Francis Urges ‘Ethically’ Responsible Use Of AI After Altered Image Goes Viral Kate Anderson on March 27, 2023 Pope Francis urged technology leaders Monday …
Pope Francis Discusses Abortion, Feminism And LGBTQ Issues in New Disney Special
Pope Francis Discusses Abortion, Feminism And LGBTQ Issues in New Disney Special Kate Anderson on March 22, 2023 Disney+ is set to release a new …
Pope Francis Declares ‘Gender Ideology’ As ‘Dangerous’ To Civilization
Pope Francis Declares ‘Gender Ideology’ As ‘Dangerous’ To Civilization Kate Anderson on March 11, 2023 Pope Francis said in an interview published Friday that “gender …
‘Legally Incompetent:’ Former Catholic Church Leader Defrocked By Pope Francis Asks To Wave Sex Abuse Trial
‘Legally Incompetent:’ Former Catholic Church Leader Defrocked By Pope Francis Asks To Wave Sex Abuse Trial Kate Anderson on February 28, 2023 Attorneys for former …
Pope Francis Criticizes ‘Conservative’ And ‘Progressive’ Wings For Politicizing Church
Pope Francis Criticizes ‘Conservative’ And ‘Progressive’ Wings For Politicizing Church Kate Anderson on February 22, 2023 Pope Francis criticized attempts on both the left and …
In surprise, Pope Francis receives cardinal on trial for corruption
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis, in a surprise move, on Thursday granted an official private audience to Cardinal Angelo Becciu, the …
Pope Francis says he wants to go to Mongolia in September
By Philip Pullella ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (Reuters) – Pope Francis said on Sunday that he expected to continue travelling despite his knee ailment, joking …
As Pope Francis visits Congo, LGBT+ activists cheer for perceived ally
By Benoit Nyemba and Sonia Rolley KINSHASA (Reuters) – LGBT+ activists in Democratic Republic of Congo are celebrating the arrival of Pope Francis, whose recent …
Cardinal Says Pope Francis Has No ‘Contact With The Holy Spirit’ In New Book
Cardinal Says Pope Francis Has No ‘Contact With The Holy Spirit’ In New Book Kate Anderson on January 26, 2023 Cardinal Gerhard Müller, the former …
Pope Francis Says Homosexuality Is ‘A Sin’ But Should Not Be Criminalized
Pope Francis Says Homosexuality Is ‘A Sin’ But Should Not Be Criminalized Kate Anderson on January 25, 2023 Pope Francis I said in an interview …
Pell wrote secret memo calling Francis’ papacy ‘catastrophe’ – journalist
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – The late conservative Australian Cardinal George Pell was the author of an anonymous memo condemning Pope Francis’ papacy …
Supporters demand sainthood for Benedict as Pope Francis leads funeral
By Philip Pullella and Crispian Balmer VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis led the funeral of former Pope Benedict on Thursday, tenderly touching the coffin of …
Former Pope Benedict Is ‘Very Sick,’ Needs Prayers, Francis Says
“I can only say that in the slow waning of my physical forces, inwardly I am on a pilgrimage towards Home,” Benedict wrote. “It is …
World is starving for peace, Pope Francis says in Christmas message
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis called for an end to the war in Ukraine and other conflicts in his Christmas message …
St. Francis Man Sentenced on Firearm Charge
PIERRE – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that a St. Francis, South Dakota, man convicted of Prohibited Person in Possession of a …
Pope Francis goes back to his roots in visit to northern Italy town
PORTACOMARO, Italy (Reuters) – Pope Francis went back to his roots on Saturday, visiting the northern area of Italy his ancestors left for Argentina and …
As Macron meets Pope Francis, abuse victims urge swifter reparations
By Juliette Jabkhiro PARIS (Reuters) – A group of victims of sexual abuse says the Catholic church is reacting too slowly to a report revealing …
Ledo Pizza Hosts Fundraiser for The Steve Francis Foundation
Popular Maryland-based pizza brand to donate a portion of proceeds on Feb. 10 to support the creation of educational and recreational opportunities for youth Annapolis, …
St. Francis Woman Sentenced on Meth Charges
SIOUX FALLS – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that a St. Francis, South Dakota, woman convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine was …
Pope Francis praises Gorbachev as far-sighted statesman
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis on Wednesday praised the late Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev as a far-sighted statesman who was committed to improving relations …
Popes who resign are humble, Francis says in central Italy visit
By Philip Pullella L’AQUILA, Italy (Reuters) – Pope Francis, who has often said he may step down in the future if bad health impedes him …
Analysis-Question of who might succeed Pope Francis to loom over cardinals’ gathering
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Roman Catholic cardinals from around the world gather for events at the Vatican starting this weekend that could …
St. Francis Man Indicted for Abusive Sexual Contact, Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, and Larceny
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a St. Francis, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Abusive Sexual …
Pope Francis, slowing down as he ages, appoints personal medical assistant
By Philip Pullella (Reuters) – Pope Francis has appointed a nurse from the Vatican’s health services to be his “personal medical assistant”, the Vatican said …
Exclusive-Pope Francis calls steps against clerical abuse irreversible, despite resistance
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has acknowledged that there is resistance by some national Catholic Churches on implementing measures to protect children …
St. Francis Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for Second Degree Murder and Assault
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a St. Francis, South Dakota, man convicted of Second Degree Murder and Assault With a Dangerous Weapon …
No Comment: Pope Francis Remains Silent On Supreme Court’s Abortion Decision
No Comment: Pope Francis Remains Silent On Supreme Court’s Abortion Decision Carl DeMarco on June 27, 2022 Since the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. …
St. Francis Man Sentenced for Voluntary Manslaughter
United States Attorney Alison Ramsdell announced that a St. Francis, South Dakota, man convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter was sentenced on May 27, 2022, by Chief …