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Pope Francis expresses his concerns over the tense situation in Paraguay due to a deepening health and political crisis in the South American nation which have led to protests and instances of violence in recent days. In his message, the Pope appeals for dialogue to prevail over violence.
2021-03-17

Pope Francis announces the creation of 13 new cardinals, including the elevation of Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Washington who will become the first African-American cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church. The elevation is scheduled to occur on November 28.
2020-10-25

Fra' Giacomo dalla Torre del Tempio di Sanguinetto takes oath of office as 80th Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, after being elected yesterday.
2018-05-3

Pope Francis takes "de facto" control of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta (the entity retains sovereignty under international law), forcing its leader Prince and Grand Master Matthew Festing to resign.
2017-01-28

The Vatican City State announces that Pope Francis will name a Pontifical Delegate to head the Sovereign Military Order of Malta after Prince and Grand Master Matthew Festing's unexpected forced resignation in a spat over condoms.
2017-01-25

Pope Francis returns to Rome after finishing his trip to Cuba and the United States.
2015-09-28

Pope Francis arrives in Manila and meets Philippines President Benigno Aquino III.
2015-01-15

Pope Francis gives his first "Urbi et Orbi" speech calling for peace amidst the Syrian civil war and the 2013 South Sudan political crisis.
2013-12-25

As part of the Maundy Thursday service Pope Francis washes the feet of prisoners at a juvenile detention centre in Rome, Italy.
2013-03-28

Giving his first audience at the Vatican, Pope Francis tells journalists he wants "a poor Church, for the poor".
2013-03-16