Pope Francis is facing growing dissent among members of the Catholic Church over recent decisions that opponents portray as contrary to traditional church doctrine.The most controversial has been the publication of a document in December by a Vatican bishop, with the pope's approval, mooting the "possibility of blessing couples in irregular situations and same-sex couples." While the document stressed that it did not change the church's stance on homosexuality, it brought a joint letter from...
Over the winter months, he has battled with bouts of bronchitis, cold and flu.
Over the winter months, he has battled with bouts of bronchitis, cold and flu.
Pope Francis called for the release of two religious brothers, members of the Congregation of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, who are still being held hostage in Haiti.
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis skipped reading his homily during a Palm Sunday Mass for tens of thousands of people St. Peter's Square but continued presiding at the service.In recent weeks the 87-year-old pope has been suffering on and off from bronchitis and influenza in recent weeks and has delegated an aide to read his addresses for him but on Sunday his prepared text was not read at all.It is very unusual for a pope to totally skip a homily at a major event such as Palm...
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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe hopes to see Nick Pope in action next month.Pope has not featured since December due to a shoulder injury."April is his target, b
Pope Francis broke tradition during the start of Holy Week on Sunday, skipping a reading of his annual Palm Sunday homily during Mass at the last minute. Reuters reported that the pontiff was in front of tens of thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square when he skipped the homily but continued to run the service before heading out in the popemobile and circling the crowd. The 87-year-old pope has suffered in recent weeks from bronchitis and influenza, leading to him having an aide read his...
Pope Francis decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, avoiding a strenuous speech at the start of a busy Holy Week.
Pope Francis arrives in St. Peter's Square to celebrate the Palm Sunday mass at the Vatican, Sunday, March 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)