Pope Francis calls Trump's plans of mass deportation of immigrants 'a disgrace'
ROME (AP) – Nearly a decade after calling Donald Trump “not a Christian” for wanting to build a wall, Pope Francis referred to the president-elect's pledge to stop mass immigration. He said the plan to impose deportations would be “disgraceful”. Along the US-Mexico border. Francisco made the comments during an evening talk show appearance, and […]
Pope Francis Congratulates Trump On Historic Inauguration Despite Perceived Tensions
Pope Francis on Monday congratulated President Donald Trump on his second inauguration, offering a positive and hopeful message that contrasted with the sharp criticism that Catholic Church leaders have previously leveled at him. The message the Pope (87 years old) sent to Mr. Trump was: read: As you assume the office of the 47th President […]
Pope Francis injured as Vatican confirms 2nd fall in matter of weeks
Pope Francis' arm was secured in a sling on Thursday after the Vatican confirmed he was injured in a fall, the second such incident in recent weeks. The Vatican said Francis suffered a fall in his official residence on Thursday morning and was now using a cloth sling to support his right arm. Francis also […]
President Biden Awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom
ROME — President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom, an honor he shares with George Soros and former Planned Parenthood Chairman Cecil Richards, among others. “Today, President Biden met with Pope Francis and named him a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom,” the White House said on January 11. announcement. […]
Biden awards Pope Francis with highest civilian honor, Medal of Freedom, over the phone
President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor, on Saturday. The medal was scheduled to be presented in person to the pope in Rome during what would be Biden's last overseas trip as president, but Biden canceled his travel plans to monitor wildfires in California. Instead, Biden presented […]
Biden gives Pope Francis highest civilian honor before leaving office
Days before leaving the White House, President Biden awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Biden, the second Catholic president in U.S. history, spoke by phone with the Pope on Saturday to inform him that he had received the Order of Merit, the nation's highest civilian honor. The White House is photograph Mr. Biden […]
Pope Francis blames fake news for Trump assassination attempt
Pope Francis recently said “fake news” was the root cause of last year's assassination attempt on President-elect Donald Trump. Catholic News Agency reported on the Pope's annual “State of the World” address Thursday to members of the diplomatic corps accredited by the Holy See. In his remarks, Francisco pointed out that the root of social […]
Pope Francis ramps up Israel criticism, calls Gaza situation ‘shameful’
Vatican City – Pope Francis on Thursday called the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave “very serious and shameful,” reinforcing recent criticism of Israel's military operation in Gaza. In his annual address to diplomats, delivered on his behalf by a close aide, Francis appeared to refer to the deaths caused by the cold winter weather […]
REPORT: Pope Francis Appointed Progressive, Divisive Cardinal To DC Due To Trump Vatican Ambassador Pick
Pope Francis' decision to appoint a liberal cardinal to the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., was reportedly made in response to President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be ambassador to the Vatican. The Pope on Monday announced the appointment of Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego. The cardinal has been an outspoken critic of President Trump's immigration […]
Pope Francis Names First Woman to Head Major Vatican Office
ROME – Pope Francis has appointed Sister Simona Brambilla as head of the department responsible for the consecrated life of the Church, making her the first woman to head a major Vatican office. On Monday, when the Church celebrated Epiphany, when the three wise men came to worship the newborn Christ child, the Pope appointed […]