Tag: Pope Francis
A new Pope after Francis’ impactful and exemplary Papacy
By Paul Ejime
In life and more so in death, Pope Francis earned universal respect for enthroning humility, simplicity, courage, and love for the poor...
How Nsukka residents mourn Pope Francis
Nsukka, Nigeria - Some residents of Nsukka in Nsukka Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State have expressed shock and surprise over the death...
Pope: Tributes, vigils held in towns and cities across Europe
Vigils, tributes and special services of mass have been held across Europe as faithfuls mourn following the death of the late Pope Francis.Â
In Italy,...
Francis: Epitome of simplicity, friend of the poor, undaunted by controversy
By Paul Ejime
The passing of Pope Francis, aged 88, on Easter Monday (21 April 2025) has ended a 12-year papacy marked by humility and...
Easter Monday: Pope Francis has died, Vatican says
Pope Francis died on Monday aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican...
Pope Francis returns to Vatican after five weeks in hospital
Pope Francis returned home to the Vatican on Sunday after more than five weeks in hospital with pneumonia, taking time before leaving to thank...