Young people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been challenged by Pope Francis to create a new future free from the racial animosity, corruption, and mistrust that have fueled so many terrible conflicts in Africa. The pope said this while addressing more than 65,000 youths at Martyrs Stadium in Kinshasa, the country's capital.

Pope in Africa: Pope Francis speaks to over 65,000 young people in DR Congo

On Wednesday, Pope Francis heard horrifying testimonies from conflict victims in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including those who had experienced rape, amputation, forced cannibalism, and sexual enslavement. He denounced the atrocities as war crimes.

Pope in Africa: Pope Francis hears horrifying accounts of violence in DR Congo

Pope Francis has met with survivors of atrocities in Democratic Republic of Congo. It was appointment encounter at the Vatican's embassy in the capital. Pope Francis heard firsct-hand testimonies of the brutalities that some of them have endured including rape, amputation.

Pope Francis in Africa: Pope Francis meets survivors of violence in DR Congo

Over a million worshippers turned out for a papal mass in DR Congo's capital Wednesday, organisers said, on the second day of Pope Francis's visit to the conflict-torn country.

One million faithful attend Pope's mass in DR Congo capital

Pope francis denounced the economic colonialism that he said plundered the resources of the democratic republic of the Congo. He condemned the terrible forms of exploitation of the nation where vast mineral wealth fuelled greed, war, displacement and hunger. Taking a strong stand on his visit to the African nation, he criticised the rich nations telling them to keep their hands off the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Africa.

Pope: Hands off Africa!

Pope Francis denounced the "poison of greed" driving conflicts in Africa as he began a visit to Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday, saying the rich world had to realise that people were more precious than the minerals in the earth beneath them. The pope criticised rich countries for ignoring the tragedies unfolding in Africa. Prof. Ibbo Mandaza, Political Analyst From Zimbabwe Talks To Wion's Eric Njoka and tells him that even though the statement by the Pontiff is strong and commendable, the buck stops with Africans to change course and find their own workable solutions, that do not require approval from the west.

Pope: Reject Africa's Economic Colonialism

The 86-year-old pope's trip to South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from January 31 to February 5 visits nations where the majority of the population is Catholic and where the Church plays a significant role in advancing democracy and the health and educational systems.

Pope Francis to visit DR Congo, South Sudan; on his fifth visit to Africa

Pope Francis has criticised anti-homosexuality campaigns and called them unjust. He has also criticised Catholic Bishops supporting laws that criminalises homosexuality and discriminated against the LGBTQ. "We are all children of god and god loves us as we are," he said.

Pope Francis criticises anti-homosexuality, says 'being homosexual is not crime'

Pope Francis said that being homosexual is not a crime as he criticised the laws that criminalise homosexuality as unjust. In an interview with the news agency Associated Press on Tuesday (January 24), Pope Francis said that God loves all his children and called on Catholic Bishops who support such laws to welcome LGBTQ people into churches.

Being homosexual is not a crime: Pope Francis criticises laws that criminalise homosexuality

Pope Francis has been famous for his liberal-leaning papacy. He recently met Pope Benedict XIV's conservative ally, Archbishop Georg Gänswein. Is the Pope facing a rebellion for his liberal methods? Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Is there a rebellion against Pope Francis

Pope Francis presided over the funeral of his predecessor. This was the first time in modern history that a pope buried another. Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Pope Benedict XVI laid to rest

Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in Vatican City for the funeral of former Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday (January 5), led by his successor Pope Francis. Benedict, who in 2013 became the first pontiff in 600 years to resign, died last Saturday (December 31, 2022) at the age of 95 due to sickness.

Former Pope Benedict XVI laid to rest in solemn burial at Vatican, Pope Francis leads mass

The funeral service of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is being held in Vatican city. Thousands flock Vatican are attending the ceremony which is being presided over by Pope Francis. Watch to know more.

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's funeral ceremony begins in the Vatican city

The funeral service of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is being held in Vatican city. Thousands flock Vatican are attending the ceremony which is being presided over by Pope Francis.

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI to be laid to rest in Vatican city

The death of Pope Benedict has cleared the way for Pope Francis to retire instead of serving for life; if he chooses to do so. Pope Benedict became the first pontiff in 600 years to step down from duty in the year 2013.

Benedict's death clears the way for Pope Francis to retire

The former pope, Benedict XVI’s body will lie in state for three days at St Peter's Basilica before his funeral, on Thursday, as per AFP. Catholics from across the world, on Monday, will be able to pay tribute to the German theologian who passed away on December 31 at the age of 95 and led the church for eight years before stepping down in 2013.

Former Pope Benedict's lying in state at Vatican begins ahead of funeral on Thursday

Pope Francis, in his address delivered in a New Year's Day service on Sunday at the Vatican, remembered his predecessor "beloved" Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, a day after the latter died aged 95.

Pope Francis hails ‘beloved’ Benedict XVI in New Year’s Day address

Pope Francis is due to address the Catholic faithful on Sunday (January 1) at the Vatican, just a day after the death of his predecessor Pope Benedict at the age of 95.

Pope Francis to address faithful after former pope's death

The Italian media reported on Thursday that former pope Benedict XVI continues to suffer from serious health issues but his condition was currently stable. Pope Francis informed the public that Benedict was “very ill” and requested everyone to pray for him during his address on Wednesday.

Former pope Benedict XVI's health condition 'serious but stable', says media

Prayers are flowing in from across the world for the former head of the Roman Catholic Church, a day after Pope Francis announced that Pope Benedict XVI is very sick. Pope Francis asks for prayers for Ex-Pope Benedict XVI's health at the end of his general audience.

Pope Francis asks for prayers for Ex-Pope Benedict XVI's health

Pope Francis said on Wednesday that his predecessor – Benedict XVI – is very ill and also requested people to pray for his health. Benedict, who was the first person to resign from the position in over six centuries, has been suffering for some time and the Vatican said that condition is getting worse.

Pope Francis says predecessor Benedict 'very ill', prays for him in address

Pope Francis has said that his predecessor Pope Benedict, former pontiff who resigned from the post nine years ago, is "very sick" after a deterioration in his health on Wednesday.

Pope Francis asks for prayers for former Pope Benedict

Pope Francis on Christmas eve recalled Jesus by saying he was also born poor and urged those “hungry” for wealth and power to feed the downtrodden and poor. The Pope was delivering the address to worshippers gathered at St Peter's Basilica and around the world.

'Jesus was also poor': Pope Francis in his Christmas eve address, urges people not to be power-hungry

Leading the Catholics around the globe on Christmas, Pope Francis had a message for the world. He spoke about the ongoing war in Ukraine and the children who go to bed hungry. The Pope also urged the world to look beyond greed and wealth.

Pope Francis on Christmas: 'Men & women in their hunger for power, consume their own people'

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