Pope Francis, 88, dies. The reformist, first Latin American pope championed the poor and migrants but faced conservative backlash. A humble yet divisive figure. Read more on Dynamite News
At the age of 88, Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday, April 21 at his residence in the Vatican, Casa Santa Marta, confirms Vatican City. Read more on Dynamite News.
An earlier statement, issued on Friday evening had stated that Pope Francis’ respiratory condition worsened following an isolated bronchospasm. Read further on Dynamite News:
Pope Francis’ condition remains critical but stable while receiving treatment for double pneumonia, the Vatican news said on Wednesday Read further on Dynamite News:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Pope Francis a silver candlestick and a book on the commitment to the environment, during their first-ever meeting at the Vatican today.
Pope Francis applauded US President-elect Joe Biden on his projected presidential victory and offered him blessings during a phone conversation on Thursday, according to Biden’s transition team.
Pope Francis paid tribute on Friday to Catholics in Thailand who suffered or were killed for their faith in the past and urged today’s Thais not to consider Christianity a “foreign” religion.
Pope Francis recently donated USD 5,00,000 to help migrants in Mexico who are attempting to enter the United States, reinforcing the pontiff’s stance of welcoming migrants rather than stigmatising them.
Pope Francis made an announcement that he would elevate 14 churchmen to the rank of cardinals in the Catholic Church.
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