Pope Leo XIV just took office, but Canada has a big request alreadyPope Leo XIV's papacy begins as Indigenous leaders in Canada request the return of sacred artifacts. These items were taken during the colo...
18 May, 2025, 06.10 PM IST
Pope Leo XIV lays out his vision of papacy, identifies AI as a main challenge for humanityIn his first formal address, Pope Leo XIV outlined his papal vision, emphasising continuity with Pope Francis’s reforms for a more inclusiv...
10 May, 2025, 06.59 PM IST
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass after historic election as Pope Francis' successorChicago-born Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, made history as the first North American pope, signaling potential continuity with Pope Fran...
09 May, 2025, 01.31 PM IST
Pope Francis funeral: Donald Trump to Emmanuel Macron, these world leaders set to attend ceremonyPope Francis funeral is scheduled to take place in Vatican City on April 26. The ceremony is slated to begin at 8 am (GMT). It will take pl...
22 Apr, 2025, 08.07 PM IST
Pope Francis is no more: Who will be the next leader of the Catholic Church?Pope Francis, the first Latin American head of the Roman Catholic Church, died at age 88, the Vatican announced on Monday. His papacy was m...
21 Apr, 2025, 07.47 PM IST
Pope Francis dead: Who will be the next pope? Here are the frontrunnersPope Francis is dead. He passed away at 88. The Catholic Church prepares for change. Cardinals will elect a new Pope. The selection process...
21 Apr, 2025, 06.14 PM IST
Pope Francis' bond with India: Canonisations, new Indian Cardinal and unfulfilled visitPope Francis's papacy, marked by unfulfilled hopes of visiting India, saw the elevation of Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad to Cardinal....
21 Apr, 2025, 06.09 PM IST
India votes in favour of UNGA resolution supporting Palestine's bid to become full UN memberIndia voted in favor of a UN resolution recommending Palestine for full UN membership. The resolution received 143 votes in favor, signalin...
11 May, 2024, 02.25 PM IST
Holy Mass row: Papal delegate warns of canonical punishment against disobedient priestsCracking the whip, a representative of the Vatican on Thursday issued a stern warning to priests who oppose the implementation of uniformit...
17 Aug, 2023, 03.40 PM IST
The first afterlife of Pope Benedict XVIThe former pontiff died after about a year in captivity; his successor, one of the most ambitious of medieval popes, eventually fell into a...
01 Jan, 2023, 12.39 PM IST
First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2022: Know date, significance, history, rituals, and moreThe First Sunday of Advent is a revered day in the Christian community, marking the beginning of the holy Advent season and providing a tim...
02 Nov, 2022, 07.36 PM IST
World Population Day 2022: From China to Vatican City, significance of the day in numbersThe day was first celebrated in July 1987 coinciding with the day the world reached 5 bn.
11 Jul, 2022, 06.12 PM IST
Devasahayam Pillai becomes 1st Indian layman to be declared saint by PopePope Francis, 85, canonised Blessed Devasahayam during the Canonisation Mass held in St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican attended by over 50...
15 May, 2022, 07.51 PM IST
Catholic Bishops' Council says PM's decision to invite Pope Francis to India historic"Inviting Pope Francis to India was a historic decision and this will raise the stature of the country among the nations of the world. His ...
30 Oct, 2021, 07.14 PM IST
Pope Francis likely to visit India next year"What I understood is that the Pope wishes to visit India next year. An indication in this regard was given to me when I visited him at his...
24 Nov, 2016, 05.09 PM IST
Pope Francis’s attempts to bring the Church in tune with the 21st century are revolutionaryMy religion has been unobtrusive and has never interfered in my daily life. Yet, i must confess 3 things about the Catholic Church have tro...
16 Oct, 2014, 12.41 PM IST
- Pope worried that a few big powers control international decision-making
Making a plea for human rights, Pope Benedict XVI warned diplomats at the United Nations that international cooperation needed to solve urg...
19 Apr, 2008, 05.54 AM IST