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Genk (Eurotoday) – The death of Pope Francis deeply affected Emmanuel Henckens from Genk, a survivor of clerical sexual abuse. Selected as one of 15 victims invited to speak privately with the Pope, Henckens recalls seeing genuine sorrow in his eyes. “I saw the pain in his eyes, it also caused him a lot of…

Cardinal Pietro Parolin has been instrumental in reestablishing diplomatic ties between the Vatican and China, including the landmark agreement allowing for the joint appointment of Chinese bishops with Beijing. A measured and diplomatic figure, Parolin is viewed by some critics as leaning too progressive. During the Pope’s recent illness, he garnered attention for leading a…

Bree (Eurotoday) – Gianluca Loperfido, a priest serving the communities of Bree and Bocholt in the Flemish province of Limburg, Belgium, will fondly remember Pope Francis as “a man full of joy.” Loperfido had the unique opportunity to meet the pontiff on seven separate occasions, including a final encounter just days before the Pope was…

Pope Francis: A Legacy of Reform, Controversy, and Global Outreach According to media reports, Pope Francis’s final major diplomatic engagement came during a brief Easter Sunday meeting with J.D. Vance, whose motorcade spent just 17 minutes within the Vatican walls during the lightning visit. As a progressive voice within the traditional confines of the Catholic…

Vatican City – Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. He was the first Jesuit and the first Latin American to be elected pope, serving since 2013. His papacy was marked by reform, compassion, and advocacy for social justice. Pope Francis died peacefully at his…

BUDAPEST (ANP) – Over the course of three days in Budapest, parliamentarians focused on assessing the current state of democracy, rule of law, and fundamental rights in Hungary. Their discussions included engagements with Hungarian officials, as well as representatives from NGOs, journalists, and various civil society organizations. The delegates observed that the Hungarian government appears…

Just weeks before his death, Pope Francis was doing what he often did best — challenging orthodoxy and riling conservatives. In mid-February, the pontiff made headlines with a bold critique of U.S. immigration policy, lambasting President Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans as a “violation of dignity.” He specifically accused Vice President JD Vance of misappropriating…