Pope Francis

The same day Trump warned Iran of facing ‘hell’ In his first Easter Sunday address at the Vatican, Pope Leo spoke about “the deaths of thousands of people” and the repercussions of “hatred and division that conflicts sow”, as he also seemed to have a message for US President Donald Trump. The pope appeared to […]

3 months ago

The leader of the Catholic Church has not been seen in public since 14 February. The Vatican have released a health update on Pope Francis as the pontiff enters his fourth week in hospital. Pope Francis has been showing a “good response” to his treatment for double pneumonia, according to The Vatican. The 88-year-old has […]

1 year ago

The pontiff is entering his nineteenth day in hospital. The Vatican have issued an update on Pope Francis‘s health, stating that the 88-year-old is in a stable condition. He is currently being treated at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for bronchitis which has developed into double pneumonia. On Monday, Pope Francis suffered a series of “respiratory crises” […]

1 year ago

The two leaders shared a cheerful exchange. US President Joe Biden has again referenced his Irish heritage, this time when speaking with Pope Francis. The President met with the Pope in the Vatican ahead of a G20 summit in Rome this weekend, during which he said he was the “only Irishman” the pontiff has met […]

5 years ago

It’s a big day for the President of Ireland. President Michael D Higgins has been described as a “wise man of today” following his meeting with Pope Francis in Rome on Friday, 17 September. President Higgins was present alongside his wife Sabina for a small gathering at The Vatican in order to discuss matters such […]

5 years ago

@Pontifex has spoken… Lent is upon us. You may be giving up chocolate or cigarettes or alcohol or, if you’re a particular bastion of willpower, all three. If you’re getting involved, best of luck. If not, it’s business as usual, really. One man very much settling in for the long haul is Pope Francis, head […]

6 years ago