"Unacceptable": Giorgia Meloni rebukes Trump over comments on Pope Leo; stands in solidarity with VaticanIn a candid exchange with reporters, Meloni expressed firm solidarity with Pope Leo, signalling a rare public rift between the Italian lead...
14 Apr, 2026, 08.08 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: 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...
21 Apr, 2025, 07.46 PM IST
Pope Francis, the Argentine pontiff, never returned homeArgentines mourned the death of Pope Francis, who never returned to his homeland after becoming pontiff in 2013. Despite numerous internati...
21 Apr, 2025, 07.44 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
Pope Francis sends heart-warming message in letter to editor ahead of King Charles III' visitPope Francis renewed his call for diplomacy and international organizations to find a “new vitality and credibility.”
18 Mar, 2025, 10.37 PM IST
Vatican on edge as Pope Francis faces massive setback in recovery from double pneumonia, put on noninvasive mechanical ventilationPope Francis has faced a major setback in his recovery from double pneumonia after inhaling vomit during a severe coughing fit. Doctors at ...
01 Mar, 2025, 05.48 PM IST
Pope Francis, in setback, had 'isolated' breathing crisis, Vatican saysPope Francis experienced an isolated breathing crisis and vomiting with aspiration in Gemelli hospital on Friday, with a sudden worsening o...
01 Mar, 2025, 12.32 AM IST
Pope Francis maintains daily contact with Gaza’s Catholic community despite critical illnessPope Francis continues to call Gaza’s Holy Family parish every night, despite battling pneumonia, to offer prayers and support. He has been...
25 Feb, 2025, 11.35 PM IST
Pope Francis still critical but shows 'slight improvement', Vatican saysPope Francis remains critically ill with double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he has been for 11 days. His condition has slig...
25 Feb, 2025, 07.36 PM IST
Hospitalised Pope Francis to skip Angelus prayer for second Sunday. What's his latest health update?: 10 pointsPope Francis is undergoing treatment at a hospital as he continues fighting pneumonia and a complex respiratory infection. The 88-year-old ...
22 Feb, 2025, 04.55 PM IST
Pope Francis’ health concerns: Who could be the next Pope if he steps down?If Pope Francis resigns, a conclave will be convened to elect his successor. The Pope is traditionally chosen from the College of Cardinals...
21 Feb, 2025, 07.37 PM IST
Vatican on edge as headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church prepares for the worst: Swiss guard rehearse funeral amid Pope's grim pneumonia warning, says, ‘I may not survive’Pope Francis, 88, is facing a severe pneumonia-related health crisis, raising global concerns. The Vatican confirmed he is battling asthmat...
21 Feb, 2025, 10.44 AM IST
Pope Francis hospitalized with ‘Polymicrobial Infection’: Is the 88-year-old Pontiff facing a serious health crisis? Here’s what the Vatican has to sayPope Francis, 88, has been hospitalized with a "polymicrobial infection" affecting his respiratory tract, raising concerns about his health...
19 Feb, 2025, 09.15 AM IST
Pope Francis asks for prayers for ill Emeritus Pope Benedict XVIPope Francis asked the faithful to pray for the ill Pope Benedict after the general audience. Pope Benedict is under constant medical atten...
28 Dec, 2022, 06.33 PM IST
Pope Francis' 'letter of resignation' made publicSpeaking to a Spanish newspaper, Pope Francis claimed he gave the note to Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the Vatican's secretary of state.
20 Dec, 2022, 01.25 AM 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