US Cardinal Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV, first American pontiffCardinal Robert Prevost of the USA was elected as the new pope and head of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, taking the name Pope Leo ...
09 May, 2025, 01.01 AM IST
Black smoke over Vatican: Cardinals fail to elect Pope as Church faces crucial crossroadsBlack smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel on the first day of the papal conclave, signaling no consensus on Pope Francis’s successor. As the...
08 May, 2025, 04.26 PM IST
Pope Francis' Funeral: details and live stream informationPope Francis's funeral, a more modest affair reflecting his humble wishes, is scheduled for April 26th in St. Peter's Square. The ceremony,...
24 Apr, 2025, 10.36 PM IST
Pope Francis battled centuries of corruption in $6 billion Vatican Bank plagued by mafia ties, bad bets, and hidden secretsPope Francis, who recently passed away, dedicated his pontificate to reforming the scandal-ridden Vatican Bank. He implemented measures to ...
24 Apr, 2025, 07.36 PM IST
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...
22 Apr, 2025, 07.13 PM IST
Pope Francis’s funeral set for Saturday, public viewing begins WednesdayPope Francis's funeral will be held on Saturday, the Vatican announced Tuesday, as world leaders from US President Donald Trump to Ukraine'...
22 Apr, 2025, 02.25 PM IST
From Nostradamus to Malachy: Ancient prophecies hint at who could succeed Pope Francis – and potentially be the last popePope Francis, the first Latin American head of the Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, following a stroke and days in critical cond...
22 Apr, 2025, 09.39 AM IST
A farewell like no other: Pope Francis overhauled his own funeral plans, signaling a major departure from papal norms; here’s what will be different this timePope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, had planned a simpler funeral. He chose burial outside the Vatican at Rome's Santa Maria Ma...
21 Apr, 2025, 11.46 PM IST
Pope Francis vs Donald Trump, JD Vance: Here’s how the late pontiff took stand against US’ anti-immigration policiesPope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, died at 88, leaving behind a legacy rooted in compassion for migrants and the marginalized....
21 Apr, 2025, 11.19 PM IST
Pope Francis' surprising net worth: Who will inherit the wealth of the world’s most humble leader as he passes away at 88?Pope Francis, who passed away at 88, left behind a surprising net worth of $16 million despite never taking a salary. Known for his humilit...
21 Apr, 2025, 08.50 PM IST
Pope Francis passes away at 88: What the Catholic Church does after a Pope diesPope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, has passed away, marking the start of a significant transition in the Catholic Chur...
21 Apr, 2025, 07.52 PM IST
Pope Francis, showing plans to continue on, starts new process for Catholic reformsPope Francis, 88, has started a new three-year process for Church reforms while recovering from double pneumonia in a Rome hospital. The ex...
15 Mar, 2025, 11.36 PM IST
From sealed rooms to a broken ring: What happens when a Pope passes away or steps down?Pope Francis, 88, remains in hospital battling double pneumonia, with his condition described as "critical" by the Vatican. The pontiff has...
24 Feb, 2025, 05.43 PM IST
Pope Francis says priesthood exclusive to men, can’t alter traditions for womenIn a recent release, Pope Francis reaffirmed the long-standing doctrine of the Catholic Church, asserting that the ordination of women as p...
26 Oct, 2023, 08.08 PM IST
Media speculates Pope Francis's retirement; experts are scepticalIt was announced recently that in August, Pope Francis would be visiting L’Aquila, the Central city of Italy for a feast initiated by Pope ...
08 Jun, 2022, 09.02 PM IST
Pope Francis fuels new speculation on future of pontificateItalian and Catholic media have been rife with unsourced speculation that the 85-year-old Francis might be planning to follow in Benedict's...
05 Jun, 2022, 12.35 PM IST
Pope at 85: No more Mr Nice Guy, as reform hits strideFrancis also is beset by problems at home and abroad and facing a sustained campaign of opposition from the conservative Catholic right. Bu...
17 Dec, 2021, 02.00 PM IST