Tag: Pope Francis

Dr. Ammar Rizvi Mourns Demise of Pope Francis, Calls Him Angel

Arijit Bose
Pope Francis

Lucknow : Former Acting Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and National President of the All India Minorities Forum for Democracy, Dr. Ammar Rizvi, expressed profound sorrow over the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, describing the loss as deeply shocking and spiritually devastating for the world. In a heartfelt tribute, Dr. Rizvi said, “Pope Francis’s presence in this world was like a beacon of light in the darkness. He dedicated his life to serving suffering humanity and uplifting the downtrodden. To him, all of mankind was a divine creation, and…

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Thousands Gather at Vatican to Pray for Pope Francis’ Health

Arijit Bose

Vatican City – Thousands of faithful congregated at St. Peter’s Square, offering prayers for Pope Francis as he battles a serious illness. The attendees expressed gratitude for his leadership, sorrow for his suffering, and hope for his recovery. After spending 11 days in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis, 88, has shown modest improvement. However, doctors remain concerned due to his pneumonia in both lungs and his underlying health conditions. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, led a 45-minute prayer session, during which worshippers fingered rosary beads and held…

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Pope Francis preaches religious tolerance in Indonesia

Arijit Bose
Pope Francis

Jakarta: Pope Francis began  an 11-day fast pace four-nation tour across tropical Southeast Asia and Oceania that would test his health and endurance. He encouraged Indonesia to resist religious intolerance and live up to its promise of “harmony in diversity.” After meeting with departing President Joko Widodo and other Indonesian officials at the presidential palace, Francis spent his first full day in Indonesia attending events. In the afternoon, he welcomed Catholic priests, nuns, and seminarians at Jakarta’s largest cathedral. Cannons blasted as Francis and President-elect Prabowo Subianto stepped out onto…

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