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Iran's Catholic Bishop Congratulates New President, Expresses Success

Saturday, 13 July 2024 15:12

The head of Iran's Armenian Catholic Caliphate Council, Bishop Sarkis Davidian sent a letter of congratulations to the new President-elect of the country.

Iranpress: Pope Francis warns over climate change, lambasting Western lifestyle

Pope Francis warns over climate change, lambasting Western lifestyle

Wednesday, 04 October 2023 18:08

Pope Francis issued a stark reminder about the effects of climate change on Wednesday, pinning blame on big industries and world leaders as well as “irresponsible” Western lifestyles, in a blistering statement on Wednesday.

Iranpress: Starvation cult victims in Kenya surpass 400 people

Starvation cult victims in Kenya surpass 400 people

Tuesday, 18 July 2023 10:38

IP - Investigation on Good News International Church in Kenya shows that more than 400 people died of self-starvation motivated by a Pastor and possible involvement of human organ trafficking.

Iranpress: Pope appeals to Russians on Ukraine, decries Middle East violence, in Easter message

Pope appeals to Russians on Ukraine, decries Middle East violence, in Easter message

Sunday, 09 April 2023 19:42

Pope Francis appeared to ask Russians to seek the truth about their country's invasion of Ukraine in his Easter message to the world on Sunday and appealed for dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians following recent violence.

Iranpress: World Newspapers: Pope Francis leads funeral for predecessor Benedict

World Newspapers: Pope Francis leads funeral for predecessor Benedict

Friday, 06 January 2023 21:21

Pope Francis led the funeral of his predecessor Benedict XVI on Thursday in front of tens of thousands of mourners in St. Peter’s Square, an event unprecedented in modern times. 206

Iranpress: World Newspapers: Former Pope Benedict XVI, dies at 95

World Newspapers: Former Pope Benedict XVI, dies at 95

Sunday, 01 January 2023 20:38

Benedict, who was the first pontiff in almost 600 years to resign his position, rather than hold office for life, passed away on Saturday, according to a statement from the Vatican.

Iranpress: Pope apologises for Catholic misconduct

Pope apologises for Catholic misconduct

Monday, 06 December 2021 08:00

During a visit to Greece, Pope Francis apologised for the historic mistakes of Catholics in sowing discord with the Orthodox Church.

Iranpress: World Newspapers: Biden, Pope Francis meet amid controversy over abortion

World Newspapers: Biden, Pope Francis meet amid controversy over abortion

Saturday, 30 October 2021 19:54

President Biden and Pope Francis talk on Friday at the Vatican. Mr. Biden, who has come under fire from some US bishops over his support for abortion rights, said the pontiff told him to continue receiving communion. 203

Iranpress: More than 160 unmarked graves were discovered in B.C. Canada

More than 160 unmarked graves were discovered in B.C. Canada

Tuesday, 13 July 2021 18:32

Canada (IP) - A Canadian First Nation tribe, Penelakut, says it has discovered more than 160 'undocumented and unmarked' graves in British Columbia's Southern Gulf Islands, which was also once home to the Kuper Island Residential School.

Iranpress: Colonial history: Canada Day celebrations rejected in various cities

Colonial history: Canada Day celebrations rejected in various cities

Thursday, 01 July 2021 17:56

Many Canadian cities rejected Canada Day celebrations on Thursday after hundreds of children’s remains were discovered at former boarding schools for Indigenous children.

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