The Chicago born cardinal is the first American pontiff to lead the church and spent most of his career as a missionary in Peru and became a cardinal only in 2023
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Pope Francis shows ‘slight improvement’ amid ongoing medical treatment
The Vatican reassured the public that Pope Francis’ condition remains stable
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Pope Francis remains ‘critical’; UAE leaders wish him ‘speedy recovery’
Despite his condition, the Pope Francis participated in Mass on Sunday morning in his tenth-floor hospital apartment alongside his care-giving team
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Pope Francis announces new AI ethics handbook: Report
The handbook aims to provide guidance on the ethical implications of AI, machine learning, encryption, tracking, and more
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Pope Francis hospitalised with respiratory infection
The pope is at the Policlinico A. Gemelli in Rome, currently undergoing treatments for a respiratory infection
2023 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity
‘Your work is important in advancing the message of human fraternity’: Pope Francis says
The head of the Catholic Church is a honorary recipient of the award, instituted in 2019
Bahrain
In pictures: Bahrain King Hamad receives Pope Francis at Sakhir Palace
The 85-year-old pontiff’s second visit to the region and the island’s estimated 80,000 Catholics have been looking forward to seeing the Pope in Bahrain
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Pope Francis to visit Bahrain in November in second papal visit to the Gulf
The 85-year-old pontiff is visiting a church in Manama, and will be in the country for three days, from November 3 to 6
Abu Dhabi
Video: Nat Geo documentary on Pope Francis’ visit to the UAE
A documentary film produced by National Geographic, which highlights the historic visit of Pope Francis to Abu Dhabi in February, will be distributed later this year.
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Nat Geo set to release film about Pope Francis’ visit to the UAE
The Peace Visit produced by National Geographic, which highlights the visit of Pope Francis to Abu Dhabi, will be distributed later this year
Abu Dhabi
Pope Francis departs, with message for UAE President
Head of the Catholic Church completes three-day visit to Abu Dhabi, the first to the Gulf region
Abu Dhabi
Pope Francis urges end to wars in the Middle East
Head of Catholic Church also pushes the need for justice and equality of citizens’ rights during interfaith meeting in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
UAE leaders, Pope Francis discuss ‘road map for harmony’
UAE royals hold historic meeting at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi with Pope Francis
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UAE leaders receive Pope Francis as religions come together
Pope Francis, accompanied by cavalry on Arabian horses, is accorded an official reception and a 21-gun salute
Abu Dhabi
Pope Francis says ‘to write new page in history’ with UAE visit
Head of the Catholic Church extends his warm greetings to the leadership and people of the UAE ahead of his visit to the country on February 3-5
Abu Dhabi
Francis in Arabia, the Muslim-friendly pope
When Francis becomes the first pope to visit the Arabian peninsula on Sunday, he takes another important step in his efforts to build bridges with Islam
