Tag: Pope Francis
Pope Francis buried in Rome’s Basilica of Saint Mary Major
Pope Francis was buried in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, his favourite church in Rome, on Saturday afternoon, after a two-hour funeral service...
Akpabio leads Nigeria’s delegation to Pope Francis’ funeral
President Bola Tinubu has sent a high-powered delegation to Vatican City to attend the burial of His Holiness, Pope Francis, on Saturday, April 26.
Senate...
Peter Obi at the Vatican for Pope Francis’ lying in state
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi was among global dignitaries who paid their final respects to the late Pope Francis at the Vatican...
Pope Francis’s funeral to be held on Saturday
Pope Francis’ funeral will be held on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square, Roman Catholic cardinals decided on Tuesday, setting the stage for a solemn ceremony...
Nigeria commiserates with the Catholic Church over Pope Francis’ passing
The Federal Government has expressed condolences to the Catholic Church over the passing of Pope Francis.
The Pope passed away on Monday, April 21, at...
Jandor commiserates with Catholics, congratulates Christians on Easter
The 2023 PDP governorship candidate in Lagos State, Dr Olajide Adediran (Jandor), has commiserated with the Catholic faithful on the passing of Pope Francis.
The...
Pope Francis, tireless champion of the poor – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Monday joined the Catholic faithful and Christians worldwide in mourning Pope Francis. In a statement he personally signed, Tinubu described Pope...
BREAKING: Pope Francis dies on Easter Monday at 88
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died.
The Vatican confirmed that he died on Easter Monday at 88...
Vatican reports Pope Francis’s condition remains critical despite resuming some duties
Information released on Wednesday by the Vatican says that Pope Francis has partially resumed some duties despite his continuing critical condition in the hospital.
Francis,...
Otedola’s mum Lady Doja honoured by Pope Francis
Lady Doja Otedola, mother of businessman Femi Otedola, has been presented with the papal honour of Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice by Pope Francis.
The medal...