Pope Francis

Pezeshkian pens message to Pope

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday inked a message to Pope Francis .

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Publish Date:20/November/2024 | 14:35

Raeisi to Pope:

All Abrahmic religions approve of supporting Palestine

President Ebrahim Raeisi of Iran spoke with Pope Francis by phone on the situation in the Gaza Strip, stressing that all Abrahamic religions' teachings approve of supporting the oppressed Palestinian nation.

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Publish Date:05/November/2023 | 21:26

Pope shakes up Vatican by replacing conservative doctrinal chief

EghtesadOnline: In a major shake-up of the Vatican's administration on Saturday, Pope Francis replaced Catholicism's top theologian, a conservative German cardinal who has been at odds with the pontiff's vision of a more inclusive Church.

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Publish Date:02/July/2017 | 08:59

On Easter, Pope denounces "oppressive regimes" but urges restraint

EghtesadOnline: Pope Francis denounced "oppressive regimes" in his Easter message on Sunday but in an apparent call for restraint urged world leaders to prevent the spread of conflicts, as tensions rose in North Korea and Syria.

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Publish Date:16/April/2017 | 11:49

Palestine opens embassy in Holy Sea

EghtesadOnline: Palestinian embassy to the Holy Sea has reportedly been opened, according to Vatican news resources.

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Publish Date:14/January/2017 | 15:23

Pope's Christmas message offers hope in world hit by terrorism, war

EghtesadOnline: Pope Francis on Sunday offered a Christmas hope for peace in a world lacerated by war and terrorism, urging people to remember migrants, refugees and those hit by economic instability caused by "idolatry of money".

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Publish Date:25/December/2016 | 11:45

Iranian cultural official, Pope Francis meet in Vatican

EghtesadOnline: Visiting Director of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO) Abouzar Ebrahimi Torkaman held talks with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Wednesday.

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Publish Date:24/November/2016 | 20:21

Pope says he believes ban on female priests is forever

EghtesadOnline: Pope Francis said on Tuesday he believes the Roman Catholic Church's ban on women becoming priests is forever and will never be changed, in some of his most definitive remarks on the issue.

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Publish Date:02/November/2016 | 05:37

Pope Francis the manager - surprising, secretive, shrewd

EghtesadOnline: Father Ernest Simoni, a 88-year-old Albanian, was watching Pope Francis on television this month when, to his astonishment, he heard the pontiff mention his name.

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Publish Date:26/October/2016 | 13:16

'Study, pray, vote,' Pope tells Americans ahead of elections

EghtesadOnline: Pope Francis on Sunday advised U.S. Catholics who feel they are torn between two imperfect candidates for president to study and pray before they vote and to make sure to follow their conscience.

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Publish Date:03/October/2016 | 06:00

Pope says respect gays and transsexuals, questions gender theory

EghtesadOnline: Pope Francis said on Sunday that homosexuals and transsexuals should be treated with respect but that teaching gender theory is unacceptable "indoctrination" of young people.

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Publish Date:03/October/2016 | 05:28

Pope Sends Aid to Flood-Stricken People in Iran

EghtesadOnline: Pope Francis has sent a large donation to assist tens of thousands of Iranians who lost their homes and businesses in waves of severe flooding that began in mid-March.

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Publish Date:14/April/2019 | 14:44

Pope implicitly criticizes U.S. for leaving Paris climate accord

EghtesadOnline: Pope Francis implicitly criticized the United States on Monday for pulling out of the Paris agreement on climate change, praising it as a means to control the devastating effects of global warming.

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Publish Date:16/October/2017 | 11:33

Pope Francis condemns Tehran terrorist attacks

EghtesadOnline: After twin terrorist attacks killed at least 17 people in Tehran, Iran, Pope Francis condemned the 'barbaric' act of violence and offered his prayers for the victims and their families, Catholic News Agency reported.

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Publish Date:11/June/2017 | 11:07

Pope Lends Weight to G-7 Push to Bind Trump to Climate Deal

EghtesadOnline: Pope Francis joined an international chorus urging Donald Trump to meet U.S. commitments on climate change in talks at the Vatican Wednesday.

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Publish Date:24/May/2017 | 13:30

In Egypt, Pope Brings a Message of Peace Amid Crackdown

EghtesadOnline: Pope Francis demanded that Egypt's Muslim leaders teach a rejection of violence in God's name during a delicate visit Friday to the Arab world's most populous country, and he strongly backed its uncompromising crackdown on political Islam and militancy.

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Publish Date:29/April/2017 | 04:47

Pope condemns Aleppo bus convoy attack as 'ignoble'

EghtesadOnline: Pope Francis on Sunday condemned a bomb blast on a crowded Syrian bus convoy that killed at least 112 people outside Aleppo as an "ignoble" attack.

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Publish Date:16/April/2017 | 11:48

History of 'papal tyranny' catches up with pope in northern Italy

EghtesadOnline: Perhaps the last thing Pope Francis expected to find during a visit to the northern Italian city of Carpi on Sunday was a huge 136-year-old plaque honoring the victims of "papal tyranny".

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Publish Date:03/April/2017 | 04:53

Pope Urges Leaders To Close Gap With 'Distant' EU Institutions

EghtesadOnline: Pope Francis , addressing European Union leaders at the Vatican, urged them to show more solidarity with their citizens as an “antidote” against populism.

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Publish Date:25/March/2017 | 07:25

Pope says closing firms without protecting workers 'very grave sin'

EghtesadOnline: Managers who close businesses, shut factories or restructure firms without fully considering the impact on workers and their families are committing a "very grave sin", Pope Francis said on Wednesday.

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Publish Date:15/March/2017 | 13:57