Pope rebukes Trump over migrant deportations and refutes VP Vance's theology: In a strongly-worded letter to Catholic bishops in the United States ...
npr.org/2025/02/11/g-s1-48194/pope-rebukes-trump-over-migrant-deportations-and-refutes-vp-vances-theology

Quick Glance: Pope Francis Strongly Critiques US Migration Policy
- Pope Francis condemned the mass deportation of migrants under the Trump administration, stating that such actions undermine the dignity of individuals.
- In a letter to U.S. bishops, he directly challenged Vice President JD Vance's theological justification for the deportation program.
- Francis emphasized that people have the right to seek safety in other lands and criticized policies that expel individuals solely based on their illegal status.
- The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops had previously issued critical statements regarding the negative consequences of the administration's migration policies.
Pope rebukes Trump administration over migrant deportations, warns 'it will end badly'
apnews.com/article/pope-trump-migration-09a89091f8e7dc3270099f0947d04e90

Man ransacks altar at St. Peter’s Basilica, knocking over candelabra worth thousands of dollars
cnn.com/2025/02/08/travel/man-ransacks-st-peters-basilica-vatican/

Pope Francis says he is suffering 'strong cold' during weekly audience Pope Francis says he is suffering 'strong cold' during weekly audience | Reuters
Pope Francis has bronchitis but will keep his schedule, Vatican says: VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is suffering from bronchitis but plans to maintain his ...
asiaone.com/world/pope-francis-has-bronchitis-will-keep-his-schedule-vatican-says

Vatican charity blasts Trump administration's plan to 'recklessly' gut USAID
pbs.org/newshour/world/vatican-charity-blasts-trump-administrations-plan-to-recklessly-gut-usaid

King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Pope Francis: King Charles and Queen Camilla will travel to Italy and the Vatican in April to meet with Pope Francis ...
cnn.com/2025/02/06/europe/king-charles-italy-pope-francis-intl-scli/

Pope Francis reminds armed forces only to act for defense and always respect international laws
independent.co.uk/news/pope-francis-vatican-city-benedict-xvi-church-sudan-b2694896.html

Pope Francis has sharply criticized US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in an unusual open letter addresses to America's Catholic bishops on ... Show more
Nicaragua blasts Vatican after exiled bishop's TV appearance: Nicaragua's government described the Vatican as "depraved" and ...
asiaone.com/world/nicaragua-blasts-vatican-after-exiled-bishops-tv-appearance

Outdoor mass: Pope in poor health has to stop his sermon: Pope Francis is suffering from bronchitis. He had breathing problems during a special mass in front of ...
spiegel.de/panorama/vatikan-gesundheitlich-angeschlagener-papst-franziskus-muss-predigt-abbrechen-a-3536549b-b316-4403-ac1d-432d44f6f7bb

Pope Francis to young Ukrainians: ‘Be patriots, reject war, forgive’ : In a video conference with 250 young Ukrainians from Kyiv and around the world ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/02/pope-francis-appeals-to-young-ukrainians-be-patriots-reject-war-forgive

Pope Francis stumbles while walking into Jubilee audience at the Vatican as his walking stick snaps
apnews.com/article/vatican-pope-francis-tripping-cane-health-problems-423d5d798dd035bf38b053cb78087dac

Pope Francis rejects mass deportations, urges bishops to 'work closely with migrants'
scrippsnews.com/politics/president-trumps-first-100-days/pope-francis-rejects-mass-deportations-urges-bishops-to-work-closely-with-migrants

Pope Francis warns of ‘scourge of antisemitism’ ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-pope-francis-warns-of-scourge-of-antisemitism-ahead-of-holocaust/

Quick Glance: British Museum Partially Closes After IT System Attack
- The British Museum partially closed on Saturday after a contractor broke in and shut down its computer systems.
- The incident resulted in the closure of temporary exhibitions and part of the permanent collection, with a suspect arrested for burglary and criminal damage.
- The museum is grappling with recent theft allegations and leadership changes, facing pressure to return colonial artifacts, including the Parthenon Marbles.
- While UK laws prevent the return of the sculptures to Greece, museum officials are discussing potential compromises.
SDA church elder stabs fellow elder during service over alleged affair with his wife
standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001510859/sda-church-elder-killed-during-prayer-service-over-suspected-love-triangle

Ralph Fiennes reveals why he almost turned down the role of Voldemort in Harry Potter
metro.co.uk/2025/02/10/ralph-fiennes-reveals-almost-turned-role-voldemort-harry-potter-22532160/

Protests Erupt Against Trump and Musk Takeover of Gov’t Agencies: Protests took place across the U.S. Wednesday as President Trump, Elon Musk and their ...
democracynow.org/2025/2/6/headlines/protests_erupt_against_trump_and_musk_takeover_of_govt_agencies

Today in History: Pope Benedict XVI announces resignation: On Feb. 11, 2013, during a routine morning meeting of Vatican cardinals, Pope Benedict XVI announced ...
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Millions will die due to ‘ruthless’ USAID cuts, Vatican charity warns: Pope Francis’ point-man on development aid insists that the Trump administration remember ...
globalnews.ca/news/11011850/usaid-cuts-vatican-charity/

Finance CS John Mbadi at the Jeevanjee gardens, Nairobi where he is meeting members of the Bunge la Mwananchi to brief them on budget planning of 2025/2026 ... Show more
Alleged "Hitler's Pope": Pius XII did try to save Jews after all: Hubert Wolf is a priest, church historian - | and repeatedly attacks Catholicism. Therefore ...
welt.de/geschichte/article255335304/Angeblicher-Papst-Hitlers-Pius-XII-versuchte-eben-doch-Juden-zu-retten.html

Vatican disciplines retired Peru archbishop over abuse allegations Vatican disciplines retired Peru archbishop over abuse allegations | Reuters
With Oscar-nominee 'Conclave' piquing interest, pope keeps dean of the College of Cardinals in place
apnews.com/article/vatican-conclave-pope-camerlengo-a2dc467fd152255e4301109b96a13901

Francis Atwoli: If I was in the government today or the minister in charge of Internal Security today, he (Rigathi Gachagua) would go in for inciting Kenyans ... Show more
Royal news live: King and Queen to host Stanley Tucci ahead of Italy state visit as Prince Andrew faces further blow
independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-meghan-markle-william-us-visa-royal-news-live-b2693876.html

Trump's Border Czar Rails Against Pope—'They Have a Wall': Tom Homan said the Pope should focus on "fixing the Catholic Church" instead of criticizing U.S ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-border-czar-tom-homan-criticizes-pope-francis-mass-deportation-2021239

'Shadow of evil' AI can undermine foundations of society: Vatican: The Vatican on Tuesday urged governments to closely monitor artificial intelligence ...
dailysabah.com/world/europe/shadow-of-evil-ai-can-undermine-foundations-of-society-vatican

The Vatican and the Holocaust: "We need a hiding place": Church historian Hubert Wolf has found 10,000 letters of request from persecuted Jews to the Vatican ...
spiegel.de/ausland/vatikan-historiker-entdeckt-10-000-bittbriefe-verfolgter-juden-an-den-papst-a-e7de89ad-ed7a-4d6a-a3a8-aef4ae699cb3


Vatican disciplines retired Peru archbishop over abuse allegations: VATICAN CITY — A retired archbishop who for decades was Peru's leading Catholic cleric ...
asiaone.com/world/vatican-disciplines-retired-peru-archbishop-over-abuse-allegations

Designs unveiled for replacement of Baltimore bridge almost a year after deadly collapse
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/designs-unveiled-replacement-baltimore-bridge-rcna190763

Gov. Wes Moore unveiled the design of the new Francis Scott Key Bridge at a Tuesday event less than a year after the bridge collapsed into the Patapsco River ... Show more
Gov. Wes Moore unveils new design for Baltimore’s Key Bridge – Baltimore Sun
Gov. Wes Moore unveils new design for Baltimore’s Key Bridge – Baltimore Sun
British scandal bishop: Holocaust denier Richard Williamson is dead: He denied that millions of Jews were killed by the Nazis and plunged the Catholic Church ...
spiegel.de/panorama/richard-williamson-holocaust-leugner-und-skandal-bischof-ist-tot-a-e435aa6c-6161-48ad-bf92-7504a42c2a89

Pope Francis urges eradication of antisemitism, says horror of the Holocaust must never be forgotten
cbsnews.com/news/pope-francis-holocaust-remembrance-day/

Pope Francis warns that excessive scrolling causes 'brain rot'
euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/25/pope-francis-warns-that-excessive-scrolling-causes-brain-rot

The Catholic Church condemns the use of AI in war — ‘No machine should ever choose to take the life of a human being’
fortune.com/2025/01/30/catholic-church-condemns-ai-pope-francis-war/

US President Donald Trump has decided to re-designate Yemen's Houthis as a terrorist organisation.
Could this decision have a major impact on Yemen?
Ghadi ... Show more

Pope Francis to visit Rome's Cinecittà Film Studios for Jubilee Year: Visit part of Jubilee Year 2025 calendar.
Pope Francis is to visit the legendary ...
wantedinrome.com/news/pope-rome-cinecitta-film-studios-jubilee.html

Albania to create a Vatican-style, sovereign Muslim state in capital Tirana: If created, the enclave for the Islamic Sufi order would be one of the world's ...
straitstimes.com/world/europe/albania-to-create-a-vatican-style-sovereign-muslim-state-in-capital-tirana

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore revealed the new design of the Francis Scott Key Bridge nearly a year after the devasting collapse. The new bridge will be much larger ... Show more

Pope Francis Says Too Much Online Scrolling Causes ‘Brain Rot’: The pontiff invoked a phrase that the Oxford Dictionary chose as its word of the year for 2024.
thedailybeast.com/pope-francis-says-too-much-online-scrolling-causes-brain-rot/

Quick Glance: Trump Responds to Colombian Tariffs with Meme
- President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on Colombia after the country blocked two U.S. military flights.
- He shared a meme on Truth Social illustrating his reaction to Colombian President Gustavo Petro's blockade.
- Trump also implemented a travel ban and visa revocation for Colombian officials, stating that these measures were just the beginning.
- In a separate discussion, Trump proposed a controversial plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza.
Vatican warns AI could undermine 'foundations of society': The Vatican published a new text on artificial intelligence (AI) Tuesday ...
standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001510561/vatican-warns-ai-could-undermine-foundations-of-society

The world’s smallest nation has some astonishing sights: The world’s smallest nation has an outsized history as the seat of the Catholic Church ...
smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/the-world-s-smallest-nation-has-some-astonishing-sights-20250124-p5l6wm.html

Jakob Pelletier is still coming to terms with leaving Calgary 💔
(h/t Sportsnet’s Eric Francis)
Pope Francis stumbles and nearly falls after walking stick handle snaps: The pope, 88, was able to catch himself, stumbling briefly as he entered the auditorium ...
nypost.com/2025/02/01/world-news/pope-francis-stumbles-and-nearly-falls-after-walking-stick-handle-snaps/

Every night at 7pm, Pope Francis calls Fathers Gabriele Romanelli and Yusuf Asad of the Holy Family Parish in Gaza to encourage the community in Gaza seeking ... Show more

A Jewish appreciation of Pope Francis - opinion: "Pope Francis went on to say that his heart is close to all the people who inhabit the Holy Land ...
jpost.com/opinion/article-838823

Vatican says sanctions still in effect against Opus Dei cardinal following sex abuse allegations
independent.co.uk/news/ap-vatican-peru-lima-rome-b2686482.html

JD Vance reignites GOP’s feud with the Catholic Church over immigration | Multiple Catholic leaders expressed dismay after Vance, who claims to be Catholic ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/01/30/jd-vance-catholic-church-immigration/

Opus Dei cardinal acknowledges Vatican sanctioned him after abuse allegation but denies wrongdoing
apnews.com/article/peru-vatican-cipriani-abuse-opus-dei-f06a78f69d34e4a518361b8f3dc60527

Couple challenging Vatican bank’s ban on workplace marriages invoke pope's pro-family message
apnews.com/article/vatican-bank-marriage-ban-ior-pope-francis-dee65bf199b944cf6b6ce082f687e6c1

Pope Francis says Sudan’s war ‘most serious humanitarian crisis’: VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis said during Sunday prayers that the horror of the Holocaust can not ...
arabnews.com/node/2587886/middle-east

Trump's Border Czar Rails Against Pope—'They Have a Wall': Tom Homan said the Pope should focus on "fixing the Catholic Church" instead of criticizing U.S ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-border-czar-tom-homan-criticizes-pope-francis-mass-deportation-2021239

A brave bishop stumped Trump. You could call it a Bible bashing: Donald Trump has presented himself as a Christian champion, but a Washington cleric just ...
theage.com.au/world/north-america/a-brave-bishop-stumped-trump-you-could-call-it-a-bible-bashing-20250124-p5l6xu.html

Quick Glance: Bishop Budde's Courageous Message to Trump
- Bishop Mariann Budde addressed President Trump during a prayer service, urging compassion for vulnerable groups in society.
- Her remarks about the need for mercy for LGBTQ+ youth and immigrants were met with hostility from Trump and his supporters.
- Budde's words contrasted sharply with the religious rhetoric often employed in politics that frequently misaligns with true Christian values.
- The reaction to Budde's speech raises questions about the genuine role of faith in the political landscape of the United States.
Pope Francis dissolves Peru-based catholic group after sexual abuses: World | The Sodalitium, which consists of Catholic laymen and priests, was founded in Peru ...
wionews.com/world/pope-francis-dissolves-peru-based-catholic-group-after-sexual-abuses-8640520

BREAKING: President Biden pardons his family members, James B. Biden, Sara Jones Biden, Valerie Biden Owens, John T. Owens, and Francis W. Biden.
Pope Francis hurts his right arm after falling for the second time in just over a month
arabnews.com/node/2586694/world

Quick Glance: Pope Francis Injured Following Recent Fall
- Pope Francis has sustained an arm injury from a fall, according to the Vatican, following a prior incident that resulted in a bruise on his chin.
- No fracture was reported, but a sling was applied for precaution, raising concerns about the health of the 87-year-old pontiff.
- The Pope faces ongoing health issues, including chronic knee problems and bronchitis, necessitating the use of mobility aids.
- Despite these challenges, Francis continues to fulfill his commitments and maintain his schedule.
Pope Francis calls Trump's plans of mass deportation of immigrants 'a disgrace'
pbs.org/newshour/world/pope-francis-calls-trumps-plans-of-mass-deportation-of-immigrants-a-disgrace

Quick Glance: Pope Francis Critiques Trump's Deportation Plans
- Pope Francis called Donald Trump's mass deportation plans 'a disgrace'.
- He made these remarks during a talk show, stating such actions unfairly burden the most vulnerable.
- Francis expressed hope that the U.S. would strive for a more just society under Trump's leadership, free from hate and discrimination.
- Many U.S. bishops, including Cardinal Robert McElroy, have firmly opposed Trump's deportation strategies as incompatible with Catholic doctrine.
Vatican - Pope Francis criticizes Trump's deportation plans: "Disgraceful": Pope Francis has criticized future US President Trump's plans for a restrictive ...
deutschlandfunk.de/papst-franziskus-kritisiert-trumps-abschiebe-plaene-schande-102.html

Trump's plan for mass deportation of migrants is a 'disgrace' - Pope: Francis previously said that Trump cannot be a Christian if he plans to build a wall to ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c0jnz8q6p32o

Pope Francis says Trump's immigration raids would be a 'disgrace': Pope Francis on Sunday criticized President-elect Donald Trump's reported plan to sharply ...
reuters.com/world/europe/pope-francis-says-trumps-immigration-raids-would-be-disgrace-2025-01-19/

Pope Francis will not veto Trump's Vatican ambassador pick, officials say: Pope Francis is not expected to veto President Donald Trump's choice of a high-profile ...
reuters.com/world/pope-francis-will-not-veto-trumps-vatican-ambassador-pick-officials-say-2025-01-22/

The U.S. Catholic Church feels it has to speak out on President Trump's immigration policies, "which we see as going against some of the basic tenants of ... Show more

Video footage from Vatican News shows Pope Francis having his daily video call with members of the Catholic church in Gaza ... Show more

Jubilee: Rome unveils restyled piazza at Termini station: Piazza del Cinquecento revamped for Jubilee Year.
Rome mayor Robert Gualtieri on Tuesday inaugurated ...
wantedinrome.com/news/rome-unveils-restyled-piazza-termini-jubilee.html

Five things we learn about Pope Francis from his new memoir: In Pope Francis' autobiography Hope he reiterates themes of his papacy like hatred of war and ...
npr.org/2025/01/14/g-s1-42643/five-things-we-learn-about-pope-francis-from-his-new-memoir

Quick Glance: Insights from Pope Francis' New Memoir
- Pope Francis releases his autobiography "Hope," available in over 80 countries.
- He recounts dramatic events from his past, including a shipwreck that influenced his existence.
- The pope reveals personal grief, including his father's heart attack during a soccer match.
- Francis has planned his funeral at Santa Maria Maggiore, desiring a simple ceremony.
Pope Francis dissolves influential Peruvian Catholic group after investigation found ‘sadistic’ abuses
cnn.com/2025/01/21/americas/pope-dissolves-peruvian-catholic-group-intl-latam/

Victorian RSL clubs spent only 1.5% of pokies revenue on veteran welfare, study finds
theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jan/20/victorian-rsl-clubs-spent-only-15-of-pokies-revenue-on-veteran-welfare-study-finds

Pope dissolves Peru-based conservative Catholic movement after abuses uncovered by Vatican
apnews.com/article/vatican-peru-sodalitium-c7d1ed37bada78394e4569cc03a1289f

Pope: "Investing money to kill is madness": During his audience in St. Peter's Square, the Pope criticized countries that "invest in war and not in the common ...
l.euronews.com/VcO

No, the Pope hasn’t resigned and appointed a successor: Various videos claim Pope Francis's successor has been appointed, but that's not how a new ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/21/no-the-pope-hasnt-resigned-but-how-would-his-successor-be-chosen

Pope hopes Trump’s US will have ‘no room for hatred’: Pope Francis urged incoming United States president Donald Trump on Monday to lead a society with “no room ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/01/20/pope-hopes-trump-s-us-will-have-no-room-for-hatred-

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