Tag: Pope Francis
Plateau: Pope laments killings, gov’t declares one week of mourning
Pope Francis has lamented the killings and worsening insecurity in Plateau state.
On Christmas Eve, over 150 persons were killed in attacks by gunmen on...
Pope calls for peace after South Sudan trip
Pope Francis has ended a trip to South Sudan with a plea for peace and forgiveness in the war-torn African country.
The Pontiff made the...
Surgery: Pray for Pope Francis, Buhari urges Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to pray for the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, as he heads in for a...
Pope urges IMF, World Bank to cut debts of poor countries
The Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has urged the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reduce the debt burden...
Pope Francis urges hope amid ‘darkness’ of coronavirus pandemic in Easter...
Pope Francis has urged people to maintain hope even through the "dark months" of the coronavirus pandemic while celebrating a scaled-back Easter vigil service...
Pope Francis gives Bishop Kukah new appointment
By Aiyeku Timothy
Pope Francis has appointed the Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev Matthew Kukah, into the Pontifical Council for human rights, justice and development.
The...
Pope Francis receives Covid-19 vaccine
Pope Francis, 84, was given the coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday, according to media reports.
The news was reported by a US-based Jesuit news website, and...
Pope Francis congratulates Biden on election win
POPE Francis spoke with Joe Biden by telephone Thursday to offer “blessings and congratulations” to the US president-elect on his victory, the Democrat’s transition...
Do not be afraid, says Pope Francis, as Catholic Pontiff preaches...
“After the Sabbath” (Mt 28:1), the women went to the tomb. This is how the Gospel of this holy Vigil began: with the Sabbath....
Sustainable Agriculture as a Pillar of Climate Adaptation in Africa –...
Evelyn Dan Epelle, San Jose, California
ADIS24 - Africa stands at the forefront of climate change impacts, despite its low contribution to greenhouse gas emissions....
