Swedish nun Mary Elizabeth Hesselblad canonised for saving Jews in WWII
A Roman Catholic nun who sheltered Jewish lives during the Second World War has achieved sainthood. Pope Francis canonised Mary Elizabeth Hesselblad on June 5, […]
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Pope Francis to visit Auschwitz death camp in July
Pope Francis will visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in July, as part of World Youth Day. This trip coincides with his five day trip to […]
Pope Francis lights nativity scene in support of refugees
Pope Francis lit the Christmas tree and nativity scene in Assisi. From a distance in the Vatican, he performed the ceremony online on December 7. […]
Why is Junípero Serra’s canonisation so controversial?
Over the summer, Pope Francis apologised for the “Many grave sins were committed against the native people of America in the name of God.” “I […]
Pope Francis canonised two Palestinian nuns
“Considering that when the Saints lived in this world they were at liberty to roam the earth, do you really think that in Heaven God […]
Pope’s Remarks About Spanking Children Stirs Up Resistance to His Views
Pope Francis’ comments about ‘spanking’ children have drawn condemnation from a group of child abuse experts that have been summoned by Pope Francis to look […]