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On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and moreOn This Day in History, June 26 saw the signing of the United Nations Charter, Richard III's rise to the English throne, India's declaratio...
Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanityPope Leo XIV's encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," urges robust AI regulation and ethical development for humanity's good, not profit. He wa...
Quote of the Day by Italian poet Dante Alighieri: 'The hottest places in hell are reserved for…'—Inspiring quotes by the poet famous for the masterpiece of world literature, The Divine ComedyQuote of the Day: Dante Alighieri's timeless warning against moral neutrality, "The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in t...
Why has the Vatican warned the Society of St. Pius X about excommunication and what happens when a person dies while excommunicated?Rome has issued a stern warning to the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, threatening automatic excommunication for any unauthorized bis...
President vs Pope: How feud with Leo could hurt TrumpUS President Donald Trump has feuded with Pope Leo XIV over the Iran war -- setting off an unholy row that could have serious political imp...
Honouring Pope Leo's fearless stand: Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf hails Pontiff's message against war crimesIn a post on X, Qalibaf wrote, "Honouring Pope Leo's fearless stand! "I have no fear" echoes as he condemns the war crimes of Israel and th...
Trump posts image depicting himself as Jesus performing a miracle after bashing Pope Leo XIVTrump Pope Leo: US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Pope Leo XIV. The Pope had spoken out against US actions in Iran. Trump re...
Pope Leo XIV inauguration mass: Date, time, place, live streaming and all top leaders who will attendThe Vatican prepares for Pope Leo XIV's inauguration. Pope Leo XIV, the first American to hold the office, is being formally inaugurated. W...
This Italian cardinal missed becoming the new pope by a whisker; who is he and how did the votes pan out?A senior Italian cardinal was very close to becoming the new pope, but another candidate gained strong support at the last moment. A secret...
Pope Leo XIV to inherit lavish perks of papal life including $664K ring, clifftop palace, bulletproof popemobile, and Vatican luxuryPope Leo XIV inherits traditional papal luxuries, including a $520,000 ring and Vatican apartments. Following Pope Francis' simpler path, i...
Papal conclave 2025 date, time, top candidates, betting odds, front runners and all you need to knowPapal Conclave 2025 begins May 7 as 133 cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect the next pope after Pope Francis's death. This hist...
Papal conclave: Why do Popes change their names — know the fascinating traditionIn the history of the Catholic Church, several popes went on to pick papal names after their selection. This rich and old tradition was fol...
‘Pope Trump’ trend takes off after AI post! Trump’s papal persona fuels speculation of succession after Pope’s deathUS President Donald Trump has sparked global controversy by posting an AI-generated image of himself in papal robes, shortly after joking h...
Pope Francis’ funeral: Here’s how you can travel to the Vatican to pay last respects at St Peter’s BasilicaPope Francis will be laid to rest on Saturday. Meanwhile, mourners are still allowed to visit St Peter's Basilica and pay their respects un...
Vatican releases first images of Pope Francis in open coffinThe Vatican released the first images of Pope Francis lying in repose inside the private chapel of Casa Santa Marta, a day after confirming...
US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania to attend Pope Francis' funeral in RomeFollowing the death of Pope Francis at 88, former US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will attend his funeral in Rome. P...
The Vatican, a papal powerhouse, world's smallest stateThe Vatican City, a sovereign state ruled by the Pope, operates with its own unique systems, including a newspaper, anthem, and legal frame...
Why Pope Francis, unlike others may not be buried in St. Peter’s BasilicaPope Francis, who passed away at 88, desired a departure from traditional papal funerals. He wished to be buried at the Basilica of Santa M...
Pope Francis’ health concerns spark papal conclave talks: Meet 4 Indian cardinals who could vote for the next PopeWho could be next in line to succeed Pope Francis? Speculation has been growing amid reports of the Pope’s critical illness. If a papal con...
- The Dalai Lama's bowing out a rarity in history
Political leaders seldom give up power unless faced with health issues or internal opposition.