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Papacy: Another Italian Priest Excommunicated For Saying Francis Is “Antipope,” Not Pope

Global UpfrontFeb 1, 2025February 1, 20250

An Italian priest has been excommunicated after he said publicly that he believed Pope Francis is an “antipope”. Fr Natale Santonocito, 61, parish priest of

Vatican Politics: Pope Francis Reveals He Was Used In ‘Manoeuvre’ During 2005 Conclave To Prevent Pope Benedict’s Election

Global UpfrontApr 4, 2024April 4, 20240

Pope Francis has said that he was used in an “manoeuvre” to block the election of the future Benedict XVI during the 2005 conclave, but

Pope Francis, At End Of Year Celebrations, Pays Tribute To Benedict XVI’s Witness Of Faith, Prayer, Kindness

Global UpfrontJan 1, 2023January 1, 20230

Pope Francis led the traditional end of the year celebration of Vespers followed by the recitation of the Te Deum, the Church’s solemn chant of Thanksgiving for

Former Pope Benedict XVI Dies At 95

Global UpfrontDec 31, 2022December 31, 20220

Former Pope Benedict XVI has died at his Vatican residence, aged 95, almost a decade after he stood down because of ailing health. He led

Update: 95-year-old Former Pope Benedict In ‘Serious But Stable’ Condition…’Absolutely Lucid And Aware,’ Says Vatican

Global UpfrontDec 29, 2022December 29, 20220

Former pope Benedict XVI remains in a serious but stable condition, Italian media reported Thursday, the day after the Vatican revealed the 95-year-old’s health had

Pope Francis Says Former Pope Benedict Is ‘Very Sick,’ Asks For Prayers

Global UpfrontDec 28, 2022December 28, 20220

Pope Francis has asked Catholic faithfuls around the world for prayers for former Pope Benedict on Wednesday, saying he is “very sick.” Francis made the

Ex-Pope Benedict Asks For Forgiveness For Clerical Child Sex Abuse

Global UpfrontFeb 8, 2022February 8, 20220

Ex-Pope Benedict XVI asked for forgiveness Tuesday for clerical child sex abuse committed on his watch, but aides rejected allegations of a cover-up while he