4 May 1493: #Pope Alexander VI issues 'Inter Caetera' & so divides the globe - into Spanish & Portuguese zones #otd. Of course, not everyone was going to stick to that...
Pope Francis is going to visit Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and Singapore in September, undertaking the longest trip of Francis’ papacy that is sure to test his health, stamina and mobility.
I mean, it's not surprising that a religious institution that is a literal patriarchy, and who protects sexual predators in its ranks, opposes reproductive rights and gender identity. Yesterday's news.
What pisses me off is that they think they're protecting "human dignity". Quite the contrary. They continue to dehumanise people.
Thankfully far from all Catholics are this narrow minded.
"Calling for respect for the principles of international law, I express desire for a general exchange of all prisoners between Russia and Ukraine: all for all!" Pope Francis said on March 31, according to Vatican News.
During a service in the Vatican, Pope Francis mentioned “martyred Ukraine” and said the destruction of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure raises the risk of a humanitarian crisis.
Pope Francis has once again urged Ukraine to hold peaceful negotiations with Russia after being criticised due to his position concerning the war in Ukraine.
"Pope Francis has criticised the European Union for how it deals with Hungary, saying that it "seems to want to standardize everything, which should respect Hungarian uniqueness.""
Pope Francis’s anti-western views are well known – and his new advice would lead not to peace, but a dangerous escalation, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci
❗️Legion "Freedom of Russia", RVC and "Siberian Battalion" operate as independent units on the territory of Russia, since they consist of citizens of the Russian Federation, - said Andriy Yusov, a representative of the GUR.
@MAKS23
I'm anxiously waiting for #Pope Francis's statement aimed at the Governor of the #Belgorod Oblast, claiming that "the courageous thing to do is to raise the white flag and to negociate" with the Freedom for Russia Legion...
Pope Francis' call for Ukraine to "not be ashamed to negotiate" with Russia received critical responses from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and NATO General Jens Stoltenberg on March 11.
"Everyone who defends life and people is carrying out the most honorable mission possible in the face of such an inhumane invasion. And we must fully protect life in our home"
Jesus fucking Christ! Fuck the pope so very, very much!
Maybe he should ask Putin to have the courage of not invading other countries and killing people!? What the fuck is wrong with him addressing the attacked party!?
Pope calls for exchange of all prisoners between Russia and Ukraine in Easter sermon (kyivindependent.com)
"Calling for respect for the principles of international law, I express desire for a general exchange of all prisoners between Russia and Ukraine: all for all!" Pope Francis said on March 31, according to Vatican News.
Pope says destruction of infrastructure in Ukraine raises risk of humanitarian crisis (www.pravda.com.ua)
During a service in the Vatican, Pope Francis mentioned “martyred Ukraine” and said the destruction of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure raises the risk of a humanitarian crisis.
Pope calls on Ukraine to hold peace talks with Russia again after being criticised for controversial statements (www.pravda.com.ua)
Pope Francis has once again urged Ukraine to hold peaceful negotiations with Russia after being criticised due to his position concerning the war in Ukraine.
The pope wants Ukraine to surrender. That would give Russia a green light for endless war | Nathalie Tocci (www.theguardian.com)
Pope Francis’s anti-western views are well known – and his new advice would lead not to peace, but a dangerous escalation, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci
Pope's call for Ukraine's surrender receives criticism from Scholz, Stoltenberg (kyivindependent.com)
Pope Francis' call for Ukraine to "not be ashamed to negotiate" with Russia received critical responses from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and NATO General Jens Stoltenberg on March 11.
Pope’s ‘white flag’ gaffe triggers outrage in Ukraine (www.politico.eu)
Francis suggested Kyiv shouldn’t be ‘ashamed to negotiate’ with Russia, in latest comments that seemed to parrot Kremlin talking points.