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Letter from America: New Pope provokes anger among Republicans and Zionists!

The arrival of a new, younger and more vigorous pope into the fray has caused some dismay among Republicans and Zionists.

By Kenneth Mufuka 10h ago

Letter from America: New Pope provokes anger among Republicans and Zionists!

Reclaiming dignity of work: Lessons from Roman Catholic social teaching

He identifies a troubling concentration of wealth, the marginalisation of the working poor, and the inadequacy of state structures to protect human welfare.

By Antony Jongwe May. 16, 2025

Reclaiming dignity of work: Lessons from Roman Catholic social teaching

White smoke billows from Sistine Chapel, signalling new pope elected

White smoke appeared from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on Thursday

By Reuters May. 8, 2025

White smoke billows from Sistine Chapel, signalling new pope elected

Puzzle of Jorge Bergoglio

It was the earliest and worst days of Argentina’s military dictatorship and everybody was scared.

By Gwynne Dyer May. 2, 2025

Vapostori mourn Pope Francis

"The entirety of the clergymen join the world in deep sorrow, mourning the passing on and promotion for Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis on Easter Monday.

By Simbarashe Sithole Apr. 23, 2025

Zim Catholics mourn Pope, to hold masses

The masses will be concelebrated by a priest and the Archbishop of the Diocese, while similar masses will be replicated in the other seven dioceses across the country.

By Takudzwa Munemo and Ruvimbo Mukubwa Apr. 23, 2025

Zim Catholics mourn Pope, to hold masses

Pope Francis dies at 88

The pope’s death was announced on Monday morning by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo.

By CNN Apr. 21, 2025

Pope Francis makes surprise first appearance at Vatican after hospital stay

Francis usually offers a weekly noon-time prayer in St. Peter's Square on Sundays. But he has not been able to do this since February 9, before going to hospital.

By Reuters Apr. 6, 2025