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Pope Francis Makes Joyful Easter Appearance Despite Health Struggles

This is Beirut, 20/04 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Pope Francis called for freedom of thought and tolerance in his Easter Sunday address, as the weakened pontiff delighted the crowds of Catholic faithful by making a much-anticipated holiday appearance, even circling St. Peter's Square in his popemobile. "Happy Easter," said the 88-year-old Argentine pope in a faint voice from his wheelchair on ...

Pope Briefly Meets US Vice President JD Vance

This is Beirut, 20/04 15:17 - Reading : less than a minute

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Pope Francis had a brief private meeting with US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday, the Vatican said, on the last day of the Republican's visit to Rome. "The meeting, which lasted a few minutes, gave the opportunity to exchange greetings on Easter Sunday," wrote the Vatican in a brief statement, saying the encounter took place at the pope's ...

Pope Wishes 'Happy Easter' to Faithful in Appearance at St Peter's Square

This is Beirut, 20/04 13:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Pope Francis appeared in front of thousands of Catholic faithful at St. Peter's Square on Sunday for Easter, despite the 88-year-old pontiff's frail health that has kept him from most Holy Week events. "Happy Easter," said the Argentine pontiff in a weak voice from his wheelchair at the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, to the delight of tens of ...

Vance and Francis: Divergent Values but Shared Ideas

This is Beirut, 19/04 20:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Pope Francis is the spiritual leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, advocating for a more open Church and compassion toward migrants. U.S. Vice President JD Vance, a devout Catholic convert, is committed to shaping America into a bastion of conservative values. After Vance met on Saturday with the Vatican’s Secretary of State, ...

Pope Leaves Faithful Guessing Over Easter Appearances

This is Beirut, 16/04 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Pope Francis may be on the mend, but as Easter nears, Catholic faithful are wondering how much of the celebrations the 88-year-old will be able to take part in after battling life-threatening pneumonia. The week of Easter is the most significant religious holiday in the Christian calendar and is packed with events, from the Way of the Cross ...

Pope Francis Calls for Peace in Lebanon, 50 Years After the Start of the Civil War

This is Beirut, 13/04 17:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Pope Francis turned his thoughts to Lebanon during Palm Sunday celebrations. Speaking briefly from St. Peter’s Square as he recovers from pneumonia, the Pope issued a powerful appeal for peace across several regions of the world, with a special mention of Lebanon. “Let us also remember Lebanon, where the civil war broke out 50 years ago, so ...

Recovering Pope Delights Crowd in Vatican Square

This is Beirut, 13/04 14:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Pope Francis on Palm Sunday delighted worshippers with an impromptu tour of St. Peter's Square, against the advice of his doctors to avoid crowds while recovering from pneumonia. For the second Sunday in a row after the longest hospital stay of his papacy, the 88-year-old pontiff left his Vatican quarters, handing out sweets to children and ...

Recovering Pope 'Happy' to Get Out and About: Vatican

This is Beirut, 11/04 14:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Pope Francis was "happy" to get out and about this week but while his health is improving, it is too soon to confirm his participation in Easter celebrations, the Vatican said Friday. The 88-year-old Catholic leader, who is recovering from life-threatening pneumonia, has appeared at three unscheduled events in recent days -- including a ...

Recovering Pope Makes Surprise Appearance with Crowd at Vatican Square

This is Beirut, 06/04 13:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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Pope Francis, who is recovering after a serious case of pneumonia, made a surprise public appearance Sunday as he mingled with crowds at the Vatican just two weeks after leaving the hospital. "A good Sunday to all. Thank you very much", the 88-year-old Pope said as he was wheeled through Saint Peter's Square in his wheelchair after ...

Pope Improving, Vatican Hints at Sunday Appearance

This is Beirut, 04/04 13:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Pope Francis is showing "slight improvements" as he recovers from life-threatening pneumonia, the Vatican said Friday, hinting that the 88-year-old pontiff could appear this weekend for the Angelus prayer. The head of the Catholic Church spent five weeks in Rome's Gemelli hospital before being discharged on March 23 to his home in the Vatican, ...

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