Pope Francis

Shafaqna India: Black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel for a second day on Thursday, indicating that the cardinals gathered in Vatican City have not yet elected a …

Shafaqna India:  What was the impact of the meeting between the Grand Ayatollah Sistani and the late Pope Francis in 2021? The historic meeting between Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani and Pope …

Shafaqna India- In a press statement, the Al-Khoei Foundation expressed deep sorrow over the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, paying tribute to his enduring legacy of humility, compassion, and …

Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Sistani’s office expressed condolences on the passing of Pope Francis today, and there is a current message regarding the condolence message. According to Shafqna, the text …

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday, ending an often turbulent reign marked by …

Shafaqna India: Pope Francis spent his tenth day in hospital Sunday as Catholics around the world prayed for his recovery, the day after the Vatican warned the 88-year-old’s condition was “critical”. …

Shafaqna India:  Pope Francis’ condition continues to be critical, according to the Vatican. The Vatican issued the following medical update on Pope Francis on Saturday (22 Feb 2025) evening: The …

Shafaqna India- Pope Francis called the humanitarian situation in Gaza “very serious and shameful”. In a yearly address to diplomats delivered on his behalf by an aide, Francis appeared to …

Shafaqna India: Pope Francis has strongly condemned the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, urging an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, and urgent humanitarian aid for those suffering from hunger and …

Shafaqna India- Pope Francis called for UN peacekeepers in Lebanon to be respected. Following a series of recent incidents in which at least four UN peacekeepers were wounded after coming …

Shafaqna India: Pope Francis expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in Lebanon during his Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter’s Square. As tensions rise amid the ongoing conflict in …

Shafaqna India: Pope Francis has deplored a lack of progress in negotiations to end Israel’s offensive in Gaza, while calling out the death of babies in Israeli bombings, AFP reports. “Forgive me for …

Shafaqna India: Pope Francis arrived in Papua New Guinea on Friday evening. The Garuda Indonesia flight carrying the Pope and his entourage landed in Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New …

Shafaqna India: On Tuesday, enthusiastic Indonesians waved as a motorcade carried Pope Francis through the capital, marking the start of his ambitious Asia-Pacific tour, during which he is expected to call …

Shafaqna India: Pope Francis will travel to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore from September 2-13, the Vatican said on Friday, announcing his first overseas trip of the year …

Shafaqna India:  In his Easter Sunday address, Pope Francis appeals for peace in Gaza. Francis presided over the mass in a flower-decked St. Peter’s Square and then delivered a heartfelt …

Shafaqna India: Pope Francis urged the world to resist “the logic of weapons” in his Easter message at the Vatican on Sunday, easing growing health fears as he greeted thousands …

Shafaqna India: Pope Francis condemned the use of landmines, which persist in targeting civilians and children. Speaking at the Wednesday General Audience, the Pope reminded the faithful that Friday, March 1, …

Shafaqna India: Pope Francis extends his prayers to those enduring suffering in conflict-ridden nations like Myanmar, Palestine, and Ukraine. Speaking to the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square during his Sunday …

SHAFAQNA- Pope Francis opens global Christmas celebrations with a lament that Jesus’ message of peace is drowned out by the “futile logic of war” in the country where he was born. …

Speaking at the end of his weekly General Audience on Wednesday (13 Dec. 2023), Pope Francis appealed for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. “I continue to follow the conflict in …

 Speaking after his Sunday Angelus prayer, Pope Francis called for an immediate end to hostilities in Gaza. Source: Vatican News

Pope Francis called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza amid escalating violence and a humanitarian catastrophe in the enclave. The pope, addressing a crowd of the faithful in St. Peter’s …

 Speaking after Sunday’s (22 Oct. 2023) Angelus prayer, Pope Francis called for the free flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza . The Pope said he is very concerned over “the …

 Pope Francis on Sunday (15 Oct. 2023) urged respect for humanitarian law in Gaza amid growing violence in the region. “In Gaza there is an urgent need to guarantee humanitarian …

SHAFAQNA- The Grand Ayatollah Sistani, the Supreme Religious Authority, replied to the letter of Pope Francis. In this letter, the Grand Ayatollah Sistani emphasized that it is important to synergize …

Pope Francis appeals for dialogue in the Holy Land. Pope Francis made an appeal for peace and reconciliation between,during his remarks following his Sunday Angelus address to the faithful gathered …

Permitting the burning of the Quran is rejected and condemned, Pope Francis told UAE’s newspaper Al-Ittihad on Monday (03 July 2023). “Any book considered holy should be respected to respect those who …

 Pope Francis called on countries on Thursday (11 May 2023) to manage waves of migrants. He made the comments in his message for the Roman Catholic Church’s annual World Day …

SHAFAQNA-Islam & Christianity share common commitment to good life, Pope Francis said. Pope Francis addresses participants at a meeting reflecting on the creative commonalities between Christianity and Islam, and he reminds all …