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American elected Pope

VATICAN CITY, May 8 (Reuters) - Cardinal Robert Prevost, a long-time missionary in Latin America, was elected as the surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, becoming the first U.S. pope and taking the name Leo XIV. Pope Leo appeared on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica after white smoke billowed from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signifying the 133 cardinal electors had chosen him as a successor to Francis, who died last month. Peace be with you all," he told the cheering crowd, speaking in fluent Italian. He also spoke in Spanish during his brief address but did not say anything in English. Prevost, 69 and originally from Chicago, has spent most of his career as a missionary in Peru and has dual Peruvian nationality. He became a cardinal only in […]

admin May 9, 2025

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Eulogising Pope Francis, a Champion of LGBTQ+ Rights

By James Kabengwa Laid to rest today, I want to pay tribute to Pope Francis, a man who has left an indelible mark on the fight for equality. As a supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, I am deeply grateful for Pope Francis's unwavering commitment to love, acceptance, and inclusivity. Pope Francis' words and actions have been a beacon of hope for many in the LGBTQ+ community. When asked about gay priests, he said in July 2013, "If they accept the Lord and have goodwill, who am I to judge them?" These words resonated deeply with his like-minds, reflecting a recognition that every individual deserves dignity and respect, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The Pope's commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion was evident in his actions. In June 2015, he joined 90 prison inmates for lunch, including 10 from the […]

admin April 26, 2025

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Pope Francis has died aged 88

VATICAN CITY, April 21 (Reuters) - Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday, ending an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension as he sought to overhaul the hidebound institution. He was 88, and had survived a serious bout of double pneumonia. The Pope's death comes fewer than 24 hours after he made an appearance at the Vatican's St Peter's Square for Easter Sunday. He came out in a wheelchair and waved from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica to cheering crowds and said: "Dear brothers and sisters, happy Easter." Pope sitting in wheelchair on balcony. His traditional Easter address and blessing was read by an aide while he sat, watching. Following the blessing, he was driven around the square. As he passed […]

admin April 21, 2025