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Knee problem forces Pope Francis to cancel Africa trip

Pontiff, 85, had planned to visit Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan in early July

The Guardian - UK

Pope Francis cancels trip to Congo and South Sudan over health issues

Pope Francis canceled a planned July trip to Africa on doctors' orders because of ongoing knee problems, the Vatican said Friday, raising further questions about the health and mobility problems of the 85-year-old pontiff.

France 24

Knee problem forces Pope Francis to cancel July Africa trip

Pope Francis' July 2-7 trip to Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan has been cancelled because of the 85-year-old pontiff's knee ailment, the Vatican said on Friday.

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Pope cancels trip to Congo and South Sudan due to knee issue

Pope Francis has canceled his planned July trip to Congo and South Sudan on doctors' orders because of ongoing knee problems

The Independent UK

Holocaust memorial chairman thanks pope for opening archives

The chairman of the Israel's Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial says he thanked Pope Francis, in their talks on Thursday, at the Vatican, for letting scholars have access to the Holy See's World War II archives

The Independent UK

Pope Francis fueling increased speculation on future of his pontificate

Italian and Catholic media have been rife with unsourced speculation that the 85-year-old Francis might be planning to follow in Benedict’s footsteps, given his increased mobility problems that have forced him to use a wheelchair for the last month.

Chicago Sun-Times

Vatican's Pius XII archives begin to shed light on WWII pope

The first scholarship is beginning to emerge about the World War II-era Pope Pius XII, two years after the Vatican opened its archives

The Independent UK

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Broker blames 'irrational' Vatican choices for London losses

One of the principal figures in the Vatican’s bungled London real estate venture says the Holy See would have turned a profit on its valuable investment if it hadn’t pulled its money out of a fund prematurely

The Independent UK

Delegation of priests to meet Cardinal Sandri in Vatican

Discussions to be held on implementation of unified Mass system

The Hindu

Pope Francis’s latest plans fuel rumours over resignation

Francis to host consistory in August then visit Perdonanza Celestiniana festival, initiated by pope who resigned

The Guardian - UK

An upcoming trip by Pope Francis has rumors swirling about his future at the Vatican

Italian and Catholic media have been rife with unsourced speculation that the 85-year-old Francis might be planning to follow in his predecessor's footsteps and step down as pope.

WEKU

Pope Francis fuels new speculation on future of pontificate

Pope Francis has added fuel to rumors about the future of his pontificate

The Independent UK

Pope says he will meet Ukraine officials to discuss possible trip

Pope Francis said on Saturday he would meet soon with Ukrainian officials to discuss the possibility of a visit to their country.

Reuters

Canada Indigenous leaders want pope to visit more locations

Indigenous leaders have met with Canadian bishops and were told that Pope Francis won't add more stops to his trip to Canada, when he will apologize in person for abuse suffered by Indigenous people at the hands of the Catholic church

The Independent UK

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Banker says he warned Vatican about London fund investor

The Vatican’s longtime investment banker has testified that he repeatedly voiced concerns about a fund that was investing in a troubled London property, but said the Holy See insisted on pursuing the deal even as it lost money

The Times of India

Filipe Neri Ferrao: After 465 years, archdiocese of Goa gets its first cardinal

PANAJI: In a historic moment for Goa, Pope Francis has picked Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrao as one of 21 new cardinals, who will be elevated on August 27 at the Vatican. Ferrao thus became the first-ever archbishop of Goa to elevated to the cardinalate in 465 years, and is only…

The Independent UK

Pope names 21 new cardinals, from India, Mongolia, elsewhere

Pope Francis has announced he will elevate 21 churchmen to the rank of cardinal rank in a ceremony at the Vatican in late August

Reuters

Pope's July visit to Africa to go ahead despite health issues

Pope Francis is set to make a gruelling trip to two African countries in July despite knee problems that have forced him to use a cane and wheelchair in recent weeks.

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The Independent UK

Pope, Anglican, Scottish church leaders to pray in Africa

Pope Francis, the archbishop of Canterbury and a church of Scotland prelate will together lead a prayer vigil for peace while visiting South Sudan next month

ABC News

Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican power broker for decades under two popes, dies at 94

Cardinal Angelo Sodano — a controversial Vatican power broker for more than a quarter of a century who was accused of covering up one of the Catholic Church's most notorious sex abusers — dies at the age of 94.

The Independent UK

Cardinal Angelo Sodano, powerful Vatican prelate, dies at 94

Cardinal Angelo Sodano, a once-powerful Italian prelate who long served as the Vatican's No. 2 official, has died

Reuters

Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican power who dismissed sexual abuse, dies

Cardinal Angelo Sodano, a controversial Vatican power broker for more than a quarter of a century who was accused of covering up one of the Catholic Church's most notorious sex abusers, has died at the age of 94.

Reuters

Italian protesters demand action on abuses in Catholic Church

Anti-abuse activists on Friday demonstrated near the Vatican embassy to Italy to demand action into sexual abuse in the Italian Catholic Church, amid ongoing discussion on how such an investigation should be organised.

The Independent UK

Pope greets Russian patriarch amid criticism of 'naivte'

Pope Francis has sent a protocol greeting to the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, assuring him of prayers on his patron's feast day and stressing the value of human life and of wisdom

Reuters

Hong Kong Catholic cardinal criticises China deal after national security arrest

Hong Kong's Cardinal Joseph Zen - in his first public remarks since he was arrested in a national security case earlier this month - on Tuesday criticised the Vatican for its "unwise" deal with China that is due for renewal in September.

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