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 remains frustratingly slow. The Maryland Transportation Authority…
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. State, federal and local officials have sped…
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 that Ukraine should have the “courage” to…
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 and prelates, activists say, calling for greater…
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 to the incident at 8:44 a.m. on…
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, decided on a case-by-case basis and not…
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 propitious time of unity and fraternity and…
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 to a Church conference on Mediterranean issues…
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 and hopes for peace there during a…
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 to the U.S. – Mexico border. I…
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 are set to become cardinals: Cardinal Electors…
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 27, 2023 Miami Mayor and 2024 Republican…
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 the Republican nomination for president in 2024,…
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 which he will be put under general…
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 lamented the declining birth rate in many…
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 a press conference that women would be…
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, including that going to a doctor for…
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 with prayers for the health of Pope…
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 the 86-year-old pontiff’s increasing frailty. On Wednesday,…
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 to find “ethically sound” ways to use…
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 special featuring Pope Francis answering questions from…
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 ideology” is among the “most dangerous ideological…
‘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 Cardinal Theodore McCarrick asked a district court…
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 the right to politicize the church in…
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 once-powerful Vatican prelate who is on trial…
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 that “weeds never die” and adding that…
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