News about Pope Francis

The pontiff spoke with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell at the Vatican this week to give his thoughts on violence in Ukraine and Gaza and other important subjects. However, he made a pointed effort to express his displeasure with those who deny climate change when asked what he says to those who deny it by O'Donnell. 'There are people who are foolish, and even foolish if they show you them research. they don't believe it,' he said through an interpreter.

Seven aid workers from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) were killed by Israeli forces while their convoy was moving to deliver aid in what the UN chief labelled an 'unconscionable' attack. The Polish aid worker, Damian Sobol, from south-eastern Poland, took part in delivering aid to Ukrainian refugees following the Russia-Ukraine war and also helped during Turkiye's massive earthquake. Today, over two weeks since his killing, a memorial event honouring his life began at the Przemysl train station, where in 2022 he started his aid career after thousands of Ukrainians arrived. The procession then ended with a funeral ceremony at the cemetery in his home town of Przemysl.

DAVID PATRIKARAKOS: Britain is at war. We have been since 2001 - and we are losing. We lost in Afghanistan; we lost in Iraq; and unless we step up, we will lose in Ukraine. The time has come to get serious. Defence spending must go up - to at least 3.5 per cent of GDP, ideally more. It's time to stop the endless prevarication and rearm. When Osama bin Laden struck the Twin Towers on 9/11, President Bush launched a war on terror.

According to the Mail, the highly awaited Cass Study will find that the trans teenagers' complex needs should prevail over medical intervention. The study, as well as recommending a holistic approach that includes mental health care, is expected that the report will also consider the importance of family relationships at home and whether the children have other issues that need to be addressed.

In a landmark document, the Vatican's doctrinal office ruled against sex changes, radical gender theories, survivate parenthood, abortions, and euthanasia. It came after a massive reaction against the Church's radical decision in December to allow Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples, especially in Africa. Since demanding that it also mention 'poverty, the situation of women, violence against women, human trafficking, war, and other topics,' said DDF boss Victor Manuel Fernandez.

The Vatican declared gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy as serious human dignity offences on Monday, putting them on par with abortion and euthanasia as human life practices that reject God's teaching. The 20-page document, titled 'Infinite Dignity,' and focusing on what it sees as threats to human dignity, including poverty, the death penalty, war, sexual assault, and domestic violence, among other topics. The text was approved by Pope Francis on March 25 after undergoing significant updates in recent months, who ordered its publication. The Vatican reiterated its rejection of 'gender theory,' or the belief that one's gender can be changed in its most eagerly awaited segment. God created man and woman as biologically different, distinct beings, according to the magazine, and people must not interfere with the scheme or try to'make oneself God.'

Three Brits were part of a security team in the World Food Kitchen convoy, including James Kirby from Bristol, who was bombed when leaving a warehouse in Deir al-Balah, south of Gaza City, was bombed. The aid worker's family said he and the other six people who tragically lost their lives in the tragedy would be remembered as a hero.' In the meantime, Julie Marshall paid a loving tribute to a man she said she'd never forget and who'literally stole my heart.' He invested his entire life into helping others and fighting for something he felt so strongly in.' He went through so much, yet had the most humour and kindness,' she said. Stephen Caple, another loved one, wrote on Facebook (inset): "My cousin, James Kirby, was killed in Gaza yesterday, trying to bring humanitarian assistance to innocent civilians.' I will always be proud of our family's HERO. The kindest, amusing, and most lovable person. Kirbs, 'British music has passed away.' The seven humanitarian staff killed on Monday have been killed as global leaders vented their indignation at Israel after the 'outrageous' drone attack, which saw three cars blasted, has poured in tributes.

The 87-year-old Pope's Pope: 'May the peace of Christ also reach those places where he is most in need, to people stricken by hunger, and by all kinds of oppression.' It comes a day after he specifically called for an end to Israel and Hamas' brutal conflict after being forced to cancel a Good Friday procession in Rome due to health reasons.

Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza flooded into New York City's most prominent cathedral, triggering a Saturday-night Easter Vigil Mass as terrified onlookers erupted from the pews. As observers arrived for the customary Easter Vigil Mass led by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, candlelights illuminated the inside of St. Patrick's Cathedral on the evening of March 30. Protesters from the Extinction Rebellion poured into the church and unfurled a banner proclaiming "SILENCE = DEATH," before they were led by security. Some onlookers rose to their feet, while others filmed on their cellphones as the demonstrators shouted 'Free, free Palestine!'

Hundreds of thousands of Catholics descended on the square to mark Jesus' resurrection. The 87-year-old Pontiff presided over the mass this morning. In the square, Catholics gathered to commemorate Jesus' resurrection. A day after his last-minute cancellation at a major Good Friday procession reignited concerns about his health, Pope Francis held the Easter Vigil at the Vatican in front of some 6,000 people from around the world.

Since canceling his attendance at the Way of the Cross procession in Rome on Good Friday, Pope Francis will preside over the Easter Vigil service on Saturday night, the Vatican has confirmed. The Easter Vigil service, which is set to begin at 7.30 p.m. and usually lasts two hours, commemorates Jesus' resurrection and also includes the sacrament of baptism for eight adult converts. Throughout the winter months, Francis, a young man who had a lung transplant, has suffered with respiratory disorders that have made it impossible for him to talk at length, as well as reduced mobility due to knee injuries.

The 87-year-old Pontiff had been supposed to preside over the Way of the Cross procession, which is a re-enactment of Jesus' death by crucifixion. However, the Vatican declared that the Pope would instead follow the night procession from his Vatican home. He had appeared in a wheelchair at St Peter's Basilica in Rome earlier this year and had been seen leading a service. It's the second year in a row that the frail religious leader skipped the 'Via Crucis' (Way of the Cross) festival, reigniting fresh questions about the Francis's wellbeing after repeated bouts of influenza and bronchitis.

Since 2010, the show has been a staple of the channel's festive program, but it has since been canceled in favour of other religious coverage. It comes after Desert Island Discs, the nation's most popular atheist, was chastised for booking a well-known atheist on their Good Friday version of the program. Professor Alice Roberts, a scientist and the vice-president of the Humanists UK charity, turned down the chance to take a Bible with her alongside the complete works of Shakespeare - saying: 'Well I'm not having the Bible, because I'm a humanist!'

Beth England and Spurs footballer Beth England, 29, will marry Steph Williams next year and tells BBC iPlayer's Gay Marriage and Me that it's a'shame there's still so much work to be done' to help those who have faith and are in same-sex unions marry in the religious place of their choice. (Pictured: In the BBC iPlayer documentary Beth England with partner Steph.) Inset: Playing for Spurs)

The 87-year-old pontiff, who often plead for mercy to prisoners, visited the Rebibbia women's prison in Rome's northeastern outskirts, where he attended the same rite in 2015. Nevertheless, Thursday was the first time the Argentinian Jesuit had dedicated his annual service during Holy Week solely to women. The pope washed the feet of each of the prisoners, some of whom were in tears, before chopping them off with a towel and kissing them. 'We all have small disappointments, big failures,' the pope said in a homily during a mass held in the courtyard of a prison that holds more than 300 women.

The four Russian nationals, identified as Dalerdzhon Mirzhon Mirzhon Mirzhon Mirzoyev, 32, Saidakrami Rachabalizoda, 30, Shamsidin Fariduni, 25, and Mukhammadsobir Faizov, 19, were all exposed to brutal detention conditions, including severe injuries, and they appeared in a Russian court on Sunday. ISIS, which claimed responsibility for the attack twice, has reacted positively today, telling Putin that the images and videos of the torture have only increased the 'bloodlust for thousands of people'.' In a recent video (right), Russian troops were hunting down another terror suspect, who was attempting to flee from them by climbing a tree. The soldiers smashed his head against the ground repeatedly as they confronted him after they threw him to the ground.

Millions of Christians with waving palm branches gathered around the world to mark Palm Sunday and the start of Holy Week. In St Peter's Square at the Vatican, Pope Francis led a mass to pilgrims, tourists, and worshipers, just a day after being released from hospital where he was being treated for bronchitis. The service is one of the longest in the Christian calendar and can last up to two and a half hours, drawing thousands of people to the holy place. Worshippers from around the world participated in the events that traced Jesus' triumpful arrival in Jerusalem. Christians gathered in the city itself at the Cathedral of the Holy Sepulchre, where it is traditionally believed that Jesus was crucified and buried.

During a discussion about Macron's plan that NATO send troops to Ukraine, Roberto Menia, a member of the Italian senate, made the remark. And by hypothesizing military involvement, even by muscle flexing by one who usually seems to be quite feminine,' Menia said, "peace cannot be achieved." The founder of the ruling right-wing Brothers of Italy's chariotise Pope Francis for calling for peace in his address. Even if the Pope says otherwise, 'peace is not made by raising the white flag.' Menia's words were accompanied by audible groans from other members of the senate and even the leader of Brothers of Italy, Lucio Malan, who attempted to distance himself from Menia's remarks.

His passion for the young woman may have barred the Roman Catholic Church of Americas' first king. In his latest autobiography, titled Life: A History, which will be published next week, he makes the assertion. Diego Maradona, Argentina's infamous "hand of god" goal against England in the Quarter Finals helped his team lift the trophy in 1986. 'So, which is the guilty hand?' says the 87-year-old football enthusiast, who was visiting the Vatican for the first time.' He begins the novel mentioning that he first noticed the girl he would be infatuated with at his uncle's wedding.

The 74-year-old head of state resigned on Monday, a week after the increasing alliance of gangs warned of civil war if he did not step down. Guyana's president Mohamed Irfaan Ali, the new chair of the Caribbean Community, resigned quickly, according to CARICOM's Mohamed Irfaan Ali, the current chair of the Caribbean Community. The emergency meeting was called by the alliance as gangs across the Caribbean region begin to unite, shooting up government departments and foreign embassies. As a result, thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes, and locals are also reporting the overwhelming stench of the dead. Meanwhile, p oliticians around the region are looking for a solution, one that may now be in sight following Henry's ouster.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said it was 'quite understandable' that (the Pope) spoke in favour of negotiations,' adding that Russia was keen to sit down but that Kyiv had ruled out talks due to the West's incorrect assumption that Russia will overthrowrown Russia. President Vladimir Putin had often talked about Russia's willingness and openness to talks, but that Ukraine had rejected such plans. 'Unfortunately, both the Pope's remarks and the repeated statements of other groups, including ours, have all been rejected with straight refusals,' Peskov said. In the meantime, a slew of Ukrainian officials expressed outrage over Pope Francis' remarks on Saturday, one of whom seemed to refer to the Catholic Church's limited cooperation with Nazi forces during World War II.

In an interview published on Saturday, the Catholic bishop fuelled riots in Kyiv after saying that Ukraine should negotiate with Russia, which has seized vast swaths of its territory during the conflict. Our flag is a yellow and blue one.' This is the flag by which we live, die, and triumph. On social media, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said, We will never raise any other flags.

Mediators in Cairo have renewed calls for a Gaza ceasefire, although differences remained as combat erupted between Israeli forces and Hamas militants in the Palestinian territories bounded by severe food shortages on Sunday. Envoys from the United States, Qatar, and Hamas arrived in Cairo for the latest attempt toward a six-week cease-fire, increased humanitarian assistance efforts, and the exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners. However, sticking points remained, including a Hamas demand that Israeli forces completely withdraw from the Gaza Strip following nearly five months of horrific violence. Hamas has been requested by Israel, which has so far ruled out the Egyptian talks, that it has demanded that it be sent a list of all 130 prisoners, including over 30 who are thought dead.

The Pope, who is suffering from flu, has delegated his address to an aide. At the beginning of the judicial year of the Vatican tribunal, he was supposed to be speaking with the Vatican magistrates. I have planned a speech, but as you can see, I am unable to read it due to bronchitis.' I've asked Monsignor (Filippo) Ciampanelli) to read it for me.' During an audience at the Vatican, the Pope was later able to speak with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The meeting was the first face-to-face private meeting since Mr Scholz became Chancellor in 2021. According to DW, a German broadcaster, Pope Francis and Mr Scholz talked for about 30 minutes on topics ranging from the Middle East war to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.