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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...
Pope Francis: The journey of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, a humble revolutionary who walked with 'the forgotten'Pope Francis, the first Latin American and Jesuit pontiff, passed away on 21 April 2025 at the age of 88. Renowned for his humility and adv...
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...
Hampi rape case: Delhi HR manager dies trying to save Israeli woman, homestay owner from sexual assault in KarnatakaBibhas Nayak, a 29-year-old HR manager, died defending two women from a sexual assault in Karnataka's Koppal district. The attackers overpo...
Pope Francis in critical condition: Here’s how the Catholic Church will select his successorPope Francis, 88, is in critical condition and receiving treatment for pneumonia and kidney failure at a hospital. Despite his illness, he ...
At 87, Pope Francis defies expectations with epic voyagePope Francis, aged 87, embarks on a 12-day journey to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore. The trip, involving 43 hours ...
Women's movement in a house of faithPope Francis has approved changes to allow women to vote at a meeting of bishops in Rome, marking a significant step forward for gender equ...
Pope Francis allows women to vote at upcoming bishops' meetingPope Francis has decided to give women the right to vote at an upcoming meeting of bishops, an historic reform that reflects his hopes to g...
Pope Francis names women to bishops advisory committee for first timeThe other 11 appointed on Wednesday were cardinals, bishops and priests.
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...
Pope Francis, in shift for Church, voices support for same-sex civil unionsThe pope, whose opposition to gay marriage remains unchanged, said in a documentary premiered at the Rome Film Festival: "These are childre...
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...
Serious Fraud Investigation Office opens probe into Protestant church body after complaints of discrepancies“The order for investigation was received just a week back,” said a top official with the Chennai office of SFIO, on condition of anonymity.
Church of England consecrates first female bishop Reverend Libby LaneRev Libby Lane was ordained as new Bishop of Stockport at York Minister, one of largest cathedrals in northern Europe, amid opposition from...
Libby Lane becomes UK's first female bishopLibby Lane was ordained a deacon in 1993 and a priest in 1994, serving her curacy in Blackburn, Lancashire.
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...