by Adeola Balogun Pope Francis is gradually making his mark as one of the most loved pontiffs in history and he has enjoyed a tenure largely without incident. However, while giving his weekly blessing from his perch at the Vatican, the Pope made a very embarrassing gaffe. The religious leader is said to have uttered... Read More

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Pope Francis reveals he once worked as a bouncer

As career changes go it could scarcely be more dramatic From working the doors at a bar in Buenos Aires – to being the head of the Roman Catholic church worldwide and spiritual leader to its 1.2 billion members. Pope Francis has talked to followers on a walkabout in a working class suburb of Rome... Read More

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May 22, 2013

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PHOTO: Is this Pope Francis casting out a demon?

Is Pope Francis an exorcist? The question has been swirling ever since Francis laid his hands Sunday on the head of a young man after celebrating Mass in St. Peter’s Square. The young man heaved deeply a half-dozen times, shook, and he then slumped in his wheelchair as Francis prayed over him. The television station... Read More

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March 17, 2013

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SNAPSHOT: Pope Francis celebrates his first mass and delivers first Angelus as Pontiff

Thousands of Catholics waving flags from around the world packed St. Peter’s Square on Sunday to hear Pope Francis deliver his inaugural Angelus. The new pontiff gave his Angelus — or noon blessing — from his papal apartment window. Earlier, he made the historic address after celebrating Mass at Sant’Anna Parish in Vatican City earlier.... Read More

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March 14, 2013

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How Jorge Bergoglio emerged as Pope Francis I, the 266th pontiff

The new Pope has been unveiled as Argentine Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, who will take the name Pope Francis. The 76-year-old was welcomed by tens of thousands of overjoyed Catholics in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican City after his election was revealed this afternoon at 6pm GMT when white smoke... Read More

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February 11, 2013

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Pope Benedict in shock resignation: Pontiff, 85, is first in 600 years to stand down because he ‘no longer has the strength to carry on’ [DETAILS]

Pope Benedict XVI is to stand down as leader of the Catholic church, he announced today. In a decision that has shocked even his closest aides, the 85-year-old Pontiff said his health was ‘no longer adequate to continue in office due to his advanced age’. He announced his resignation in Latin during a meeting of... Read More

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No way! Pope Francis didn’t just say the ‘F’ word, did he?

Pope Francis reveals he once worked as a bouncer

PHOTO: Is this Pope Francis casting out a demon?

SNAPSHOT: Pope Francis celebrates his first mass and delivers first Angelus as Pontiff

How Jorge Bergoglio emerged as Pope Francis I, the 266th pontiff

Pope Benedict in shock resignation: Pontiff, 85, is first in 600 years to stand down because he ‘no longer has the strength to carry on’ [DETAILS]

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