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Pope Francis - Page 2

July 2, 2026
News/Sri Lanka

Vatican Considers Change in Colombo Amid Cardinal Ranjith Retirement Delay

by Our Special Correspondent in Rome The Vatican is reportedly considering a possible leadership transition for the Archdiocese of Colombo as questions intensify over the extended tenure of Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, who

Diplomacy

Pope Leo Criticises Skyrocketing CEO Pay and Questions UN’s Role in Global Crises

In a candid interview with Crux, the first American pope, Leo XIV, has voiced deep concerns over the widening income gap between executives and ordinary workers, calling into question the values underpinning modern society. The pontiff, born Robert Prevost in

September 15, 2025

Catholic Church Faces Pivotal Crossroads as Cardinals Prepare to Elect New Pope

Diplomacy

As the Catholic Church prepares to elect its next pope, the College of Cardinals faces a complex web of ideological, political, and administrative challenges

China Deal Casts Shadow Over Cardinal Parolin’s Papal Prospects

Diplomacy/News

As speculation intensifies around the successor to Pope Francis, a diplomatic accord with China may emerge as a decisive factor — and a potential

The Catholic Church’s Abuse Crisis: Ongoing Challenges and the Legacy for Future Popes

April 25, 2025
Human Rights/News

The sexual abuse crisis continues to cast a long shadow over the Catholic Church, with new cases still emerging, particularly in Africa and Asia, and the potential to impact future papacies. Despite

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Cardinal Tied to Child Sex Abuse Cover-Up to Help Close Pope Francis’s Coffin

April 24, 2025
Geopolitics/Social

The Vatican has come under fire following the announcement that Cardinal Roger Michael Mahony, a senior figure long associated with covering up child sex abuse in the Catholic Church, will take part

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Church Scholar’s Claim Sparks Debate Ahead of Pope’s Succession

April 24, 2025
Diplomacy/Human Rights

A recent statement by a Belgian Catholic scholar has prompted renewed discussion within the Roman Catholic Church, as it faces a pivotal moment following the death of Pope Francis. Rik Torfs, a

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Conservative Catholics Call for a “Trump-like Pope” After Francis’ Death

April 23, 2025
Social/United States

As Pope Francis’ death has sparked waves of reflection within the Catholic Church, a growing group of conservative Catholics in the United States is hoping for a significant shift towards a more

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The Hidden Women Priests

April 23, 2025
Sri Lanka Guardian Essays

The following chapter, adapted from the book Pope Francis Among the Wolves: The Inside Story of a Revolution, is being republished in honor of Pope Francis, who passed away this week. This

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Pope’s Busy Last Moments and Vatican Releases Images of Pope in Open Casket

April 22, 2025
Social

Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, is now lying in state in an open casket at the Chapel of Santa Marta, the Vatican guesthouse he called

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Who Will Be the Next Pope? Certainly Not from Sri Lanka

April 22, 2025
Editor's Choice/Social

by Our Correspondent in Rome As the Catholic world prepares to bid farewell to Pope Francis, the question looms large over who will succeed him and guide the future of the world’s

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Francis: The Pope Who Redefined Mercy and Controversy

April 21, 2025
Editorials

Editorial Pope Francis’s death today at the age of 88 marks the end of an epoch for the Catholic Church, one in which the often steadfast dogma of centuries was both challenged

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88, Marking the End of a Transformative Papacy

April 21, 2025
News/Social

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 following complications from pneumonia, the Vatican announced today, drawing to a close a 12-year papacy marked by sweeping reforms, global outreach, and internal

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Pope Francis Delivers Easter Blessing Amid Recovery from Double Pneumonia

April 21, 2025
World

Pope Francis delivered his traditional Urbi et Orbi Easter blessing from the balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, speaking briefly as he continues to recover from a serious bout of double

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