Pope Francis Allows Priests to Bless Same-Sex Couples
The Vatican said Monday that Pope Francis had allowed priests to bless same-sex couples, his most definitive step yet to make the Roman Catholic Church more welcoming to L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics and more reflective of his vision of a more pastoral, and less rigid, church. The Vatican had long said it could not bless same-sex couples […]
Reports Say Pope Francis Is Removing Cardinal Burke’s Vatican Home and Salary
Almost as soon as Pope Francis became the head of the Roman Catholic church in 2013, Raymond Burke, an American cardinal, emerged as his leading critic from within the church, becoming a de facto antipope for frustrated traditionalists who believed Francis was diluting doctrine. Francis frequently demoted and stripped the American cleric of influence, but […]
Man City: Colin Bell, Francis Lee and Mike Summerbee statue unveiled
The statue measures almost 4.5m high and 4m wide Manchester City have unveiled a statue dedicated to club legends Colin Bell, Francis Lee and Mike Summerbee. Sculptor David Williams-Ellis is behind the tribute, which is located on the west side of Etihad Stadium. Bell, Lee and Summerbee made a combined 1,280 appearances and scored 368 […]
Francis Ngannou: Ex-UFC fighter gets number 10 ranking by WBC after Tyson Fury fight
Francis Ngannou had no professional boxing record before fighting Tyson Fury Francis Ngannou has been ranked the number 10 heavyweight by the WBC after his fight against Tyson Fury. Fury’s WBC title was not on the line for the bout as Ngannou was not previously ranked by the body. But at their 2023 convention, the […]
Francis Ngannou fight an option for Anthony Joshua, says Eddie Hearn
Francis Ngannou (right) is a “credible” opponent for Anthony Joshua, according to Eddie Hearn Anthony Joshua could fight MMA star Francis Ngannou in a boxing match, according to promoter Eddie Hearn. Ngannou almost stunned WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury on his professional boxing debut, losing on a controversial split decision in Saudi Arabia. Hearn revealed […]
Tyson Fury v Francis Ngannou: British heavyweight claims controversial split decision win over ex-UFC fighter
Tyson Fury had to gather himself after being knocked down by Francis Ngannou in round three WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury claimed a controversial split decision victory over former UFC fighter Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. Ngannou, 37, put Fury on the canvas in round three after connecting with a left hook. But while one […]
Tyson Fury v Francis Ngannou: Briton prods ex-UFC champion during Saudi Arabia weigh-in exchange
Tyson Fury v Francis Ngannou: I’ll be disappointed if it’s not war – Fury Venue: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Date: Saturday, 28 October Coverage: Follow text commentary on BBC Sport website & app from 21:00 BST. A brash Tyson Fury leaned on and prodded Francis Ngannou as the pair weighed in for their heavyweight clash in […]
Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou: How seriously will Briton take crossover bout?
Fighting Fury is a ‘different animal’ to MMA – Ngannou Venue: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Date: Saturday, 28 October Coverage: Follow text commentary on BBC Sport website & app from 21:00 BST. Tyson Fury is on the cusp of legend status. That is just about irrefutable. Perhaps he is even in the mix of the debate […]
'He embodied the passion of Man City' – Francis Lee obituary
BBC Sport looks back at the career of former Manchester City and England striker Francis Lee who has died aged 79. Source link
Francis Lee: Manchester City great dies aged 79
Former Manchester City and England striker Francis Lee has died, aged 79. Lee scored 148 goals in 330 appearances during an eight-year spell at City, helping the club win multiple honours, including the old First Division title in 1968. Lee, who started his career at Bolton Wanderers, joined Derby County from City, helping the Rams […]