History Column: Remembering Pope Francis and his unforgettable visit to Philadelphia – Metro Philadelphia

History Column: Remembering Pope Francis and his unforgettable visit to Philadelphia – Metro Philadelphia

This Easter weekend , the world lost Pope Francis after a period of ailing health. On March 23 ,  the Pope was released from Gemelli Hospital in Italy after battling pneumonia over 38 days. It was 45 years ago when John Paul II graced Philadelphia. That visit was something to behold. A sitting Pope coming for the first time to the place named after the ancient Greek city of Alaşehir  was tacit approval that one of America’s oldest metropolis’ — …

Remembering Pope Francis and his stance on the Anglophone conflict

By Hans Ngala As the Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon enters its ninth year this October, Pope Francis (and some Cameroonian Catholic bishops) will be remembered for advocating a peaceful resolution, emphasizing dialogue and reconciliation. His unwavering commitment underscored the Catholic Church’s influential role in addressing the conflict that has deeply affected the nation’s English-speaking regions.Pope Francis’s Appeals for Dialogue.Pope Fra…