Pope Francis suffering from a fever and is forced to ‘clear his schedule’, Vatican reveals

Pope Francis suffering from a fever and is forced to ‘clear his schedule’, Vatican reveals

Pope Francis has been forced to clear his schedule after suffering a fever, the Vatican has said.   The pope’s agenda was not made public this morning, as it usually is on a Friday. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said: ‘Due to a feverish state, Pope Francis did not receive an audience this morning.’   Francis…

Pope Francis meets With Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican (photos)

Pope Francis meets With Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican (photos)

Leader of the Vatican, Pope Francis met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday May 13, at the Vatican, a rare meeting between a pontiff and a head of state during war. Zelenskyy’s visit comes two weeks after the pope told reporters that he is engaged in a secret mission to end Russia’s war against…

I’m still alive – Pope Francis says as he’s discharged from the hospital

I’m still alive – Pope Francis says as he’s discharged from the hospital

Pope Francis has been released from Hospital following a brief hospital stay that involved scheduled tests and treatment for bronchitis.   While leaving, he jokingly told journalists before being driven away: “I’m still alive.”   Francis, 86, was hospitalized on Wednesday at Gemelli Polyclinic after reportedly having breathing difficulties following his weekly public audience. The…

Pope Francis in hospital for respiratory infection, Thursday appointments cancelled

Pope Francis in hospital for respiratory infection, Thursday appointments cancelled

The Vatican on Wednesday, March 29, announced the cancellation of Thursday appointments for 86-year-old Pope Francis who is in a hospital in Rome for previously scheduled health checks.    Pope Francis who marked 10 years as head of the Catholic Church this month, had earlier appeared in good spirits at his weekly audience at the…

Pope Francis likens war in Ukraine to “crime against God and against humanity”

Pope Francis likens war in Ukraine to “crime against God and against humanity”

Vatican leader, Pope Francis has likened the war in Ukraine to a “crime against God and against humanity,” calling once again for an end to the conflict.  Speaking during an address to the diplomatic corps in the Vatican on Monday, January 9, the Pope said that conflicts such as the war in Ukraine with its…

Pope Francis presides as Pope Benedict XVI is laid to rest (photos)

Pope Francis presides as Pope Benedict XVI is laid to rest (photos)

Pope Francis has said his final farewell to his predecessor as he bowed his head and touched the coffin of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at his funeral service in St Peter’s Square.   The former pope died on December 31 in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery inside the Vatican.    At the funeral’s end, the coffin was carried by 12 white-gloved pallbearers…

Pope Francis warns Vatican staff an ‘elegant demon’ lurks among them

Pope Francis warns Vatican staff an ‘elegant demon’ lurks among them

The Pope has warned Vatican staff to beware the ‘elegant demon’ that lurks in self-righteous Catholics in his traditional Christmas speech.    During his speech, Francis used his annual Christmas greeting to the Roman Curia to put the cardinals, bishops, and priests who work in the Holy See on notice that they are particularly vulnerable to evil.    Francis…

Pope Francis warns he has seen ‘omens of even greater destruction and desolation’ for mankind

Pope Francis warns he has seen ‘omens of even greater destruction and desolation’ for mankind

The Pope has warned that he has seen signs of an even darker time for humanity, while offering harrowing vision of the future.    At a Mass at the Vatican, the Pope, 85, said that he has a dire vision for the world with ‘omens of even greater destruction and desolation’.   The Mass was commemorating the…

You are not a man of the house if your woman asks for N500k and you don’t have it

You are not a man of the house if your woman asks for N500k and you don’t have it

US-based Nigerian businessman, Francis Van-Lare, has said that a man who can’t afford to give his woman N500k is not a “man of the house”   “You are not a man of the house if your woman asks you N500k and you don’t have it . Men are supposed to be the pillar not the pillow.” he said…

Francis Beto O’Rourke spotted pandering in style, Harry Styles that is, and Twitter is prepared to mock on! – twitchy.com

Francis Beto O’Rourke spotted pandering in style, Harry Styles that is, and Twitter is prepared to mock on! – twitchy.com

Political candidates desperate for fresh ways to appeal to voters have long gone straight for the cringe pose with random, curiously willing, celebrities. Frances Beto O’Rourke is no exception. Beto fired off an adorable tweet, looking chummy with the young Harry Styles. Thanks, Harry! pic.twitter.com/I9y1mudyJs — Beto O’Rourke (@BetoORourke) October 5, 2022 “Thanks Harry!” the…

Pope Francis begs Putin to end ‘spiral of violence and death’ as he fears nuclear war

Pope Francis begs Putin to end ‘spiral of violence and death’ as he fears nuclear war

Leader of Roman Catholic church, Pope Francis for the first time directly begged Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the “spiral of violence and death” in Ukraine, saying that the crisis could turn nuclear and have heavy effects for the world. In an address dedicated to Ukraine and made to thousands of people in St….

Pope Francis says Ukraine is being ‘martyred’ as he condemns Russia’s ‘monstrosity’ in the war

Pope Francis says Ukraine is being ‘martyred’ as he condemns Russia’s ‘monstrosity’ in the war

Pope Francis has said that Ukraine is being ‘martyred’ as he slammed Russia’s ‘monstrosity’ in the ongoing war. Speaking at the end of his general audience in St. Peter’s Square, Francis revealed his charity chief who is delivering aid in Ukraine had to run and take cover after coming under gunfire last week. Cardinal Konrad…

New report claims Pope Francis is about to resign after postponing Africa trip and announcing unusual meeting of cardinals

New report claims Pope Francis is about to resign after postponing Africa trip and announcing unusual meeting of cardinals

Pope Francis has fuelled speculation that he could resign after postponing a trip to Africa and announcing an unusual meeting of cardinals.  This comes after the 85-year-old pontiff postponed a July trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan last week amid suffering pain in his knee and being forced to use a…

Pope Francis suggests war in Ukraine was ‘perhaps in some way provoked’ but denies being ‘pro-Putin’

Pope Francis suggests war in Ukraine was ‘perhaps in some way provoked’ but denies being ‘pro-Putin’

Pope Francis has suggested Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine was ‘provoked’ in a transcript of a conversation he had last month.    The leader of the Catholic Church denied being ‘pro-Putin,’ saying Russian troops were brutal, cruel, and ferocious while praising the bravery of Ukrainian troops who have been fighting for their country’s survival since the invasion…

Super eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, 23, denies retirement reports after he was snubbed for Mexico friendly

Super eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, 23, denies retirement reports after he was snubbed for Mexico friendly

Nigeria’s goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has denied reports he is not willing to represent the country again. Uzoho was heavily criticized after he allowed Thomas Partey’s long range effort to slip through his hand early in the first half in Nigeria’s 1-1 home draw against rivals, Ghana in a 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs in March….