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Iranpress: Vatican Swiss Guard protects Pope

Vatican Swiss Guard protects Pope

Saturday, 06 May 2023 10:58

Vatican (IP)- The Swiss Guard in the Vatican was founded by Pope Julius II in 1506 and is the oldest and smallest military corps in continuous operation.

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: Pope Francis hospitalized for heart and breathing problems

Pope Francis hospitalized for heart and breathing problems

Wednesday, 29 March 2023 23:30

Pope Francis was hospitalized with a lung infection after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days and will remain in the hospital for several days of treatment.

Iranpress: Catholics from eastern Congo to make cross-country journey to meet Pope

Catholics from eastern Congo to make cross-country journey to meet Pope

Monday, 30 January 2023 10:54

The Roman Catholic faithful in east of Democratic Republic of Congo's city of Goma, including victims of violence and natural disasters, are making the cross-country journey to the Congolese capital Kinshasa this week.

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: Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

Saturday, 31 December 2022 13:48

Former Pope Benedict XVI died at 95, almost a decade after he resigned because of ailing health.

Iranpress: Iran

Iran's President felicitates world Christians on Christmas

Sunday, 25 December 2022 23:37

Iran (IP) - Iran's President congratulated all Christians all over the world on birth anniversary of Jesus Christ (PBUH) and the advent of the New Year.

Iranpress: All traditional religions after peace and friendship: Pope

All traditional religions after peace and friendship: Pope

Wednesday, 14 September 2022 14:39

Nur-Sultan (IP) - Pope Francis said that all traditional religions aim to promote friendship, peace, tranquility, and social security.

Iranpress: Pope apologizes to indigenous people of Canada

Pope apologizes to indigenous people of Canada

Saturday, 30 July 2022 15:08

Pope Francis issued a historic apology Monday for the Catholic Church's cooperation with Canada's 'catastrophic' policy of Indigenous residential schools, saying the forced assimilation of Native peoples into Christian society destroyed their cultures, severed families and marginalized generations in ways still being felt today.

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