Pope Leo pays tribute to Pope Francis on the anniversary of his death - AP News

Pope Leo pays tribute to Pope Francis on the anniversary of his death  AP News

Popemobile child clinic yet to reach Gaza one year after Francis's death

One of the late pope's last wishes was for his vehicle to be used for children in Gaza, but a charity is still waiting for an entry permit.

Taiwan Abruptly Cancels Lai’s Trip, Citing China Interference - Bloomberg.com

Taiwan Abruptly Cancels Lai’s Trip, Citing China Interference  Bloomberg.com

Taiwan says Chinese pressure forces scrapping of president’s Africa trip

Lai Ching-te’s visit to tiny landlocked Eswatini postponed after neighbours ‘revoked flight permits’

Martin Scorsese’s film about Pope Francis to receive world premiere in Vatican City

Aldeas, The Final Dream of Pope Francis is being screened to commemorate the first anniversary of Francis’s death Martin Scorsese’s documentary about Pope Francis is to have its world premiere in the Vatican today as one of a set of events commemorating the first anniversary of Francis’s death. The screening of the film, titled Aldeas, The Final Dream of Pope Francis, is being staged by Scholas Occurrentes, an international organisation aiming to “to encourage social integration ‎and the cult...

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Taiwanese leader Lai postpones Africa trip after 3 nations revoke overflight permission

Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te was forced to postpone a visit to the island’s last African partner after three other nations abruptly refused to allow his aircraft to fly over their territory, in a move Taipei blamed on pressure from Beijing. This is the first time any Taiwanese leader has had to delay an overseas visit at the last minute, Lai’s office said. He had been due to depart on Wednesday for a five-day trip to eSwatini, the sole African country that maintains official diplomat...

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Pope slams corruption in Angola

In today's programme: Pope Leo XIV is in Angola, where he slammed exploitation and corruption by the rich and powerful before 40,000 faithful at an open-air mass in the city of Saurimo. Also, the Congolese government and the M23 rebel group say they have agreed to ease humanitarian aid deliveries and release prisoners within 10 days. And in Mali, more than a thousand people flee across the border into Mauritania, seeking safety from armed groups.

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From Africa, Pope Leo warns humanity’s future is ‘tragically compromised’ - The Straits Times

From Africa, Pope Leo warns humanity’s future is ‘tragically compromised’  The Straits Times

Pope offers thanks for ‘great gift’ of Francis, one year on from his death

Pope Leo paid respects on Tuesday to his predecessor Francis on the anniversary of his death last year, remembering the first pontiff from the Americas as someone who gave the 1.4-billion-member Church “so much with his words and his witness.” Over his 12-year papacy, Pope Francis “promoted an authentic respect for all men and women… […]

Taiwan blames Chinese pressure for cancelled Africa trip

Pope Francis left an indelible mark on peace says Mattarella

(ANSA) - ROME, APR 21 - Pope Francis left an indelible mark on peace, President Sergio Mattarella told Vatican daily L'Osservatore Romano on the first anniversary of the Argentine pontiff's death Tuesday. "A year has passed since the passing of our beloved Pope Francis, and the Italian people cherish the memory of his figure and his teachings with affection and gratitude," Mattarella opened his remarks. The Head of State emphasized how "his pontificate endured difficult periods in internation...

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A year after his death, a mobile health clinic in Pope Francis's Popemobile is barred from Gaza

Months before his passing, Pope Francis gave his blessing for a popemobile to be turned into a mobile health clinic for Gazan children.

Pope Leo offers thanks for ‘great gift’ of Francis, one year on from his death

Over his 12-year papacy, Pope Francis 'promoted an authentic respect for all men and women…that we are all brothers and sisters,' says Pope Leo XIV

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Pope Leo XIV pays tribute to Pope Francis on the anniversary of his death - Arab News

Pope Leo XIV pays tribute to Pope Francis on the anniversary of his death  Arab News

From Africa, Pope Leo warns humanity's future is 'tragically compromised'

The pope warned humanity risks tragedy without political responsibility and respect for institutions

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Taiwan’s president cancels his landmark Africa trip

This is the first time a Taiwanese president has been forced to abandon an overseas trip due to...

TOPSHOTS TODAY: Pope visits Angola amid Africa tour; 39th International Kite Festival opens in France - Ahram Online

TOPSHOTS TODAY: Pope visits Angola amid Africa tour; 39th International Kite Festival opens in France  Ahram Online

Mass held at Vatican to mark anniversary of Pope Francis’s death

A special Mass is being held at the Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican to mark the first anniversary of Pope Francis's death, presided over by Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Luigi Travaglino.

Pope Leo XIV honors Francis a year after his death: ‘His words remain in our hearts’

The pontiff paid his respects in Africa. The Vatican and Buenos Aires will also hold several activities in Jorge Bergoglio’s memory La entrada Pope Leo XIV honors Francis a year after his death: ‘His words remain in our hearts’ se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

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Pope Leo honours late Pope Francis on first death anniversary

One year after his passing, Pope Leo XIV honors the first death anniversary of Pope Francis, calling on Catholics to uphold his legacy of mercy and fratern Read More: https://punchng.com/pope-leo-honours-late-pope-francis-on-first-death-anniversary/

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Pope visits Equatorial Guinea on last stop of Africa tour

Pope Leo XIV left on Tuesday for the final leg of his African tour in Equatorial Guinea, where his increasingly vocal defences of human rights will be closely watched in one of the most closed-off states on the continent. The post Pope visits Equatorial Guinea on last stop of Africa tour appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Pope's visit to Equatorial Guinea is a diplomatic challenge as he closes his Africa trip - Africa - World - Ahram Online

Pope's visit to Equatorial Guinea is a diplomatic challenge as he closes his Africa trip - Africa - World  Ahram Online