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#Francis

# francis - Saturday 16 February, 2019

The Vatican is hosting a major summit on its response to child abuse, but what does it hope to achieve?
# Francis
# Francis

The Vatican is hosting a major summit on its response to child abuse, but what does it hope to achieve?

Feb 16th 2019, 9:30 AM 7,169 Views 30 Comments

The meeting takes place from 21-24 February.

# francis - Tuesday 28 August, 2018

Majority of people think Pope Francis 'didn't go far enough' on child abuse during Irish visit
# Poll Result
# Poll Result

Majority of people think Pope Francis 'didn't go far enough' on child abuse during Irish visit

Aug 28th 2018, 7:19 AM 11,010 Views 29 Comments

That’s according to an Ipsos MRBI poll for the Irish Times.

# francis - Sunday 1 April, 2018

One fifth of the population plan to attend Pope Francis mass in Phoenix Park
# New Poll
# New Poll

One fifth of the population plan to attend Pope Francis mass in Phoenix Park

Apr 1st 2018, 9:45 AM 45,970 Views 227 Comments

Pope Francis will be the chief celebrant at a mass on 26 August.

# francis - Wednesday 21 March, 2018

Pope Francis to celebrate Mass in the Phoenix Park on Sunday, 26 August
# The Pope
# The Pope

Pope Francis to celebrate Mass in the Phoenix Park on Sunday, 26 August

Mar 21st 2018, 9:56 AM 67,254 Views 276 Comments

The Pope will be in Ireland for the World Meeting of Families.

# francis - Sunday 25 December, 2016

Pope Francis makes mention of abortion during Christmas message
# Remember The Children
# Remember The Children

Pope Francis makes mention of abortion during Christmas message

Dec 25th 2016, 9:40 AM 9,920 Views 78 Comments

The Pontiff asked people to remember those “not allowed to be born”.

# francis - Wednesday 5 October, 2016

What Percent Francis Brennan Are You?
# Francis
From The Daily Edge
# Francis

What Percent Francis Brennan Are You?

Oct 5th 2016, 2:24 PM 16,387 Views 7 Comments

Dahhhling.

# francis - Saturday 4 June, 2016

Pope approves new measures to fire bishops who mishandled child sexual abuse cases
# Negligence
# Negligence

Pope approves new measures to fire bishops who mishandled child sexual abuse cases

Jun 4th 2016, 1:07 PM 10,183 Views 139 Comments

Francis said a bishop can be removed if his actions or omissions cause “grave harm,” either physical, moral, spiritual or financial, to individuals or communities.

# francis - Friday 8 April, 2016

Pope reaches out to Catholic divorcees - but no progress on gay rights
# Frank Talk
# Frank Talk

Pope reaches out to Catholic divorcees - but no progress on gay rights

Apr 8th 2016, 11:32 AM 18,338 Views 216 Comments

Pope Francis’s long-anticipated ‘Apostolic Exhortation’ has been released today.

# francis - Tuesday 13 October, 2015

Is 'Vatileaks' back? Machivellian cardinals are plotting against Pope Francis
# Cloak And Dagger
# Cloak And Dagger

Is 'Vatileaks' back? Machivellian cardinals are plotting against Pope Francis

Oct 13th 2015, 1:56 PM 10,538 Views 33 Comments

A letter signed 13 by conservative cardinals accused the church of engineering procedures in favour of liberals.

# francis - Tuesday 29 September, 2015

The Pope broke his heart laughing at this adorable little 'baby pope'
# Stop The Popemobile
# Stop The Popemobile

The Pope broke his heart laughing at this adorable little 'baby pope'

Sep 29th 2015, 11:30 AM 25,457 Views 21 Comments

Little Quinn Madden caught the pope’s eye, and she was called over to his motorcade.

# francis - Monday 21 September, 2015

US Catholics have been doing some strange things to prepare for the Pope's visit
# Pope Frank
# Pope Frank

US Catholics have been doing some strange things to prepare for the Pope's visit

Sep 21st 2015, 3:00 PM 23,783 Views 41 Comments

From pop-up pontiffs to Lego Vaticans… Pope Francis fever is gripping the US.

# francis - Sunday 5 April, 2015

Over 50,000 people celebrated mass with the Pope this morning
# Sunday Service
# Sunday Service

Over 50,000 people celebrated mass with the Pope this morning

Apr 5th 2015, 12:29 PM 7,466 Views 66 Comments

The Pontiff prayed for peace.

# francis - Monday 23 March, 2015

Nuns let out of convent to meet Pope. All hell breaks loose!
# Holy Show
# Holy Show

Nuns let out of convent to meet Pope. All hell breaks loose!

Mar 23rd 2015, 10:05 PM 55,547 Views 66 Comments

Sisters please!

# francis - Tuesday 20 January, 2015

No need for Catholics to "breed like rabbits" --- Pope Francis
# Increasingly Frank
# Increasingly Frank

No need for Catholics to "breed like rabbits" --- Pope Francis

Jan 20th 2015, 7:02 AM 19,930 Views 80 Comments

The Pope has been defending the Church’s stance on artificial contraception.

# francis - Friday 16 January, 2015

Insult my mother? Expect a punch --- Pope Francis
# Thrilla In Manila
# Thrilla In Manila

Insult my mother? Expect a punch --- Pope Francis

Jan 16th 2015, 8:10 AM 17,810 Views 137 Comments

The Pope was speaking to reporters about the Paris terror attacks on his way to the Philippines.

# francis - Monday 18 August, 2014

Pope Francis has endorsed the use of force to stop Islamic militants in Iraq
# Islamic State
# Islamic State

Pope Francis has endorsed the use of force to stop Islamic militants in Iraq

Aug 18th 2014, 9:57 PM 16,434 Views 108 Comments

The Pope has said that minorities need to be protected but wants the UN to be involved.

# francis - Thursday 17 April, 2014

Pope Francis has been washing people's feet ... again
# Pope On A Rope
# Pope On A Rope

Pope Francis has been washing people's feet ... again

Apr 17th 2014, 7:00 PM 9,680 Views 45 Comments

The Pope washed the feet of a dozen elderly and disabled people during a ceremony in Rome.

# francis - Monday 17 February, 2014

Neil Francis apologises 'profusely and unreservedly' for comments on gay people in sport
# Apology
From The42
# Apology

Neil Francis apologises 'profusely and unreservedly' for comments on gay people in sport

Feb 17th 2014, 9:30 PM 46,265 Views 151 Comments

The former Ireland international rugby player was speaking on Today FM’s The Last Word this evening.

# francis - Wednesday 29 January, 2014

The Pope as a Superhero Pic of the Day
# Flying High
# Flying High

The Pope as a Superhero Pic of the Day

Jan 29th 2014, 11:59 AM 5,208 Views 57 Comments

What next for Francis?

# francis - Monday 30 September, 2013

Made in Chelsea series 6 has a new (gas) teaser video
# Song And Dance
From The Daily Edge
# Song And Dance

Made in Chelsea series 6 has a new (gas) teaser video

Sep 30th 2013, 2:05 PM 1,174 Views 1 Comment

The poshos are back with a song and dance number.

# francis - Tuesday 21 May, 2013

VIDEO: Has Pope Francis been seen performing an exorcism?
# Pope Francis
# Pope Francis

VIDEO: Has Pope Francis been seen performing an exorcism?

May 21st 2013, 1:17 PM 15,625 Views 79 Comments

Video from an event last Friday shows the pontiff laying his hands on a young man who convulses and then slumps over.

# francis - Monday 8 April, 2013

8 reasons you should watch Made in Chelsea tonight
# Its Baaaaack
From The Daily Edge
# Its Baaaaack

8 reasons you should watch Made in Chelsea tonight

Apr 8th 2013, 7:00 PM 1,742 Views 0 Comments

It’s back for its fifth season.

# francis - Saturday 23 March, 2013

Video: Pope Francis in unprecedented meeting with predecessor Benedict
# The Popes
# The Popes

Video: Pope Francis in unprecedented meeting with predecessor Benedict

Mar 23rd 2013, 5:08 PM 13,076 Views 49 Comments

The two men prayed after Pope Francis arrived at ‘Emeritus Pope’ Benedict’s lakeside residence in Castel Gandolfo earlier today in what was an historic rendezvous.

# francis - Wednesday 13 March, 2013

Pope's Twitter account is back in business with this tweet
# Papal Tweet
From The Daily Edge
# Papal Tweet

Pope's Twitter account is back in business with this tweet

Mar 13th 2013, 7:42 PM 17,864 Views 30 Comments

It is @Pontifex reborn this evening.

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