History Photographed on Instagram: "In 2019, Pope Francis slapped a woman's hand in St. Peter's Square after she grabbed his arm and pulled him toward her. ⁠ ⁠ The incident occurred on New Year's Eve as the pope was greeting pilgrims near the Vatican's Nativity scene.⁠ ⁠ Just over a week later, Pope Francis met and shook hands with the woman at his general audience, where photos show the two smiling together.⁠ ⁠ Credit: @rtenews"

EWTN Vatican on Instagram: "Just two years ago, on September 30, 2023, Pope Francis presented the cardinal’s hat to the new Cardinal Robert Prevost, then Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops. These images speak of great affection. . . . #popeleoxiv #popefrancis #catholicism #catholicchurch #vatican"

PFL Africa on Instagram: "FRANCIS NGANNOU IS COMING TO KIGALI! Get ready PFLAfrica fans! Francis Ngannou is bringing his heavyweight energy to the PFL Africa Semifinals in Kigali on Oct 18! Expect 11 epic MMA battles, jaw-dropping KOs, and electrifying musical performances from Bruce Melodie that’ll light up BK Arena! From next week Kigali will be buzzing with PFL Africa centered activities in multiple locations! Fan meetups, public punch machine challenges and watch parties leading up to fight

Catholics For Mary | Daily Catholic Content on Instagram: "October 4th is St. Francis of Assisi’s feast day, celebrating a man who loved like Christ in the most radical way. Once a wealthy young man chasing glory, Francis encountered Jesus and gave up everything to follow Him in poverty and humility. He didn’t just preach the Gospel—he lived it. He embraced the poorest of the poor, cared for outcasts, and even kissed lepers, whom he once feared. His life became a living reflection of Christ’s me

VBH on Instagram: "Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in 1936, Buenos Aires) became pope in 2013 as the first Jesuit and first Latin American pontiff. He was known for humility, focus on the poor, environmental advocacy, and efforts at reform. He died on April 21, 2025, aged 88, and was buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. #pope #popefrancis #church #funny #meme #darkhumor #fun #humor #joke #trending #trendingnow #funnymemes #vatican"

Catholic Connect 🇻🇦 Vatican on Instagram: "The Chaldean Catholic Church: Praying in the language of Jesus for 2,000 years 🙏 Hidden in the heart of Iraq is one of Christianity’s most ancient treasures—the Chaldean Catholic Church, where Mass is still celebrated in Aramaic, the very language Jesus spoke. This beautiful Eastern Catholic Church maintains its sacred traditions while in full communion with Rome, preserving a direct link to the earliest days of our faith. Every prayer echoes across