Quote of the day by Saint Francis of Assisi: 'He who works with his hands is a labourer...' Powerful life lesson from Italian mystic and poet on why some people create art while others just work for moneyQuote Of The Day: A timeless quote attributed to Saint Francis of Assisi distinguishes labourers, craftsmen, and artists by their level of ...
19 May, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Wood urges New Zealand to 'create some history' at World CupChris Wood will lead New Zealand's football team at the World Cup. The squad aims to make history by securing their first-ever win. Wood, a...
14 May, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Goa: Congress demands arrest of right-wing speaker over 'objectionable' remarks against St Francis XavierA political storm has erupted in Goa after a right-wing speaker allegedly made offensive comments about Saint Francis Xavier. A video of th...
19 Apr, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
Vatican City: President Murmu pays homage to Pope FrancisPresident Droupadi Murmu visited Vatican City to pay respects to Pope Francis. She was accompanied by Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Geor...
25 Apr, 2025, 09.50 PM IST
Pope Francis and Mother Teresa: A spiritual bond that defined a papacyPope Francis, deeply influenced by Saint Mother Teresa, passed away at 88, marking the end of a papacy dedicated to serving the marginalize...
22 Apr, 2025, 09.04 PM IST
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...
22 Apr, 2025, 07.21 AM IST
Pope Francis asked to be buried 'in the ground,' without grave decorationThe final testament of the Pope specified that Francis wanted to be buried "in the ground, without particular decoration" but with the insc...
21 Apr, 2025, 11.55 PM 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 passes away. Secret gathering, black & white smoke and other traditions that will elect the next leader of Catholic ChurchPope Francis, the first Latin American pope, has died at age 88 after a 12-year papacy. Following his death, the Vatican enters a period of...
21 Apr, 2025, 07.53 PM IST
Pope Francis: His pontificate in numbersPope Francis, who passed away at 88, led the Catholic Church since 2013, exceeding the average pontificate length. He appointed numerous ca...
21 Apr, 2025, 07.45 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
Why Jorge Mario Bergoglio chose the name Pope 'Francis'Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday at 88 due to prolonged illness, chose his name in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, a figure s...
21 Apr, 2025, 02.32 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
Pope Francis elevates Indian nun Mariam Thresia to sainthoodMinister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan led the Indian delegation at the ceremony.
13 Oct, 2019, 02.52 PM IST
Mother Teresa gets a halo, the world a saint as humanity comes together to celebrate canonisationHundreds of Indians came armed with Tricolour and the flags were held higher and got an extra wave each time Pope Francis mentioned places ...
05 Sep, 2016, 09.07 AM IST
Pope Francis declares Goan priest, Blessed Joseph Vaz, saintPope Francis lauded the perservance and hard work of Joseph Vaz, stating that he lived as a true icon of the Lord's Word.
14 Jan, 2015, 12.20 PM IST
Canticles of the ParakeetBlue-winged parakeets descend on the trees lining the way to the shrine of Baba Budangiri.
27 Mar, 2013, 03.40 AM IST