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…
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 push for the decriminalisation of same-sex relations has given…
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 prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine…
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 with the Associated Press that “homosexuality is…
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 as a “catastrophe” where political correctness held…
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 his predecessor as he stood supported on…
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 a great grace for me to be…
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 on Sunday, saying the world was suffering…
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 Firearm was sentenced on November 21, 2022,…
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 dropping in on an older cousin to…
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 assaults by French clergy on more than…
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, MD (-) Ledo Pizza is teaming up…
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 sentenced on September 23, 2022, by Chief…
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 among nations. Francis sent a message to…
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 from leading the Catholic Church, on Sunday…
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 amount to a dress rehearsal for an…
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 Contact, Failure to Register as a Sex…
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 on Thursday, in an indication that the…
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 from sexual abuse by clergy but said…
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 was sentenced on July 5, 2022, by…
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. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Pope Francis has…
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 Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court.…
List of new cardinals named by Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY – Here is a list of the 21 men Pope Francis will install as Roman Catholic cardinals at a ceremony known as a consistory on Aug. 27. Cardinal Electors under…
St. Francis Man Charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a St. Francis, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. Justin…
Police Say 25-year-old Missing Since Last Week
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating 25-year-old Missing Person Francis Decero. He was last seen on Tuesday, April 26th, 2022, on the 1100 block of Tree St. He…
St. Francis Man Sentenced for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a St. Francis, South Dakota, man convicted of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender was sentenced on April 11, 2022, by Chief Judge…
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