Tag Archives: FRANCIS

Pope Francis meets Spider-Man

Pope Francis met Spider-Man at a general papal audience in Vatican City on Wednesday. Mattia Villardita, the 28-year-old who dressed up as Peter Parker’s superhero persona, said it’s his mission to bring joy to children in the hospital. “This all came about from a personal story. I was a patient for 19 …

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Pope Francis adds his voice to the climate fight

Getty ImagesCopyright: Getty Images Pope Francis has just added his voice. In a video recorded in the Vatican, he warned that the climate crisis will take on an even greater significance in the post-pandemic world. Leaders must do more to protect the gift of nature, he stressed. In another message, …

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Francis Xavier hails Rasta student’s suit against Achimota school

ShareShareShareShare The Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina in the Greater Accra Region, Mr. Francis Xavier-Sosu has lauded the lawsuit filed by parents of Tyron Marhguy against the Achimota School over the dreadlocks-induced denial of admission saga. The school had denied Tyron Marhguy and Oheneba Kwaku Nkrabea addimission for refusing …

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Pope Francis on Iraq visit calls for end to violence and extremism

Pope Francis has called for an end to violence and extremism, on the first ever papal visit to Iraq. The pontiff is making his first international trip since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Covid and security fears have made this his riskiest visit yet, but the 84-year-old insisted he …

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Consensus-building is a national duty imposed on both the NPP and the NDC per the outcome of the 2020 elections

I use this opportunity to congratulate the NPP for winning the 2020 presidential elections with a one-touch victory. The victory is a celebration of the efforts of our gallant grassroots supporters who worked day and night to ensure this important victory. Kudos, to our hardworking unsung heroes!   In spite …

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Is Pope Francis cancelling the Bible?

Pope Francis, the global head of the Catholic church, has “cancelled the Bible and proposes to create a new book”, claim several messages shared on Facebook and WhatsApp. The claim dates back to at least April 2018. In July 2020, a Kenyan website published an article headlined: “End Time: Is this Why Pope Francis has …

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Pope Francis compared priests who defied lockdown measures to ‘adolescents’

    Pope Francis praised healthcare workers and “obedient and creative” priests who served during the novel coronavirus pandemic. As for priests who acted in defiance of safety measures and guidelines, Francis compared their behavior to that of children. The Pope made his remarks Sunday at the Vatican, where he …

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