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On This Day in History, June 3: Muhammad Ali’s death, Tiananmen Square crackdown, Tagore’s knighthood, Partition plan and first American spacewalkOn This Day in History, June 3 witnessed several landmark events that shaped the modern world. From Muhammad Ali’s death in 2016 and the Ti...
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...
"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...
On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars, renounce conquestPope Leo implored global leaders to cease conflicts and relinquish ambitions of power and conquest in his Easter message. He urged those wi...
Vatican shocked: Man urinates on St. Peter’s Basilica Altar during Holy Mass, Pope reacts - Video sparks outrageVisitors at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City were shocked on Friday morning as an unidentified man reportedly urinated on the Altar of ...
Pope Leo XIV declares 'I am Roman!' as he completes formalities to become bishop of RomePope Leo XIV, the first American pope, formally took possession of the St. John Lateran Basilica, Rome's cathedral, solidifying his role as...
White smoke pours out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that a new pope has been electedWhite smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new pope with at least 89 cardinal votes. Jubilation erupted in St...
President Murmu attends funeral Mass of Pope FrancisPresident Droupadi Murmu, leading an Indian delegation, attended Pope Francis' funeral Mass at St Peter's Square in Vatican City. The cerem...
Pope Francis' funeral begins in St. Peter's SquareThe funeral Mass for Pope Francis commenced in a crowded St. Peter's Square. The pontiff from Argentina passed away on Monday. Mourners gat...
Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope FrancisWorld leaders and royalty are gathering in Rome for Pope Francis' funeral, while a group of poor people will honor him at St. Mary Major ba...
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...
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,...
Planning a visit to Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral: What you should knowThe world is in mourning as Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, with his funeral set for April 26 in St. Peter's Square. Rome antic...
Pope Francis' body to lie in state in St Peter's Basilica as faithful mournPope Francis's body will lie in state at St. Peter's Basilica for public viewing before Saturday's funeral, drawing world leaders and faith...
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...
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...
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...
Remains of Benedict XVI buried in a tomb in the Vatican grottoThe brief announcement of the burial by the Vatican's press office came about 90 minutes after the conclusion of Benedict's funeral in St. ...
Thousands line up for viewing of Benedict's body at VaticanThe frail, 95-year-old Benedict died Saturday morning in the Vatican monastery where he had lived since his retirement in 2013 when he beca...
- Vatican City: Magnificence of St Peter’s Basilica
The size of Vatican City belied the scale and magnificence of its main building, St Peter’s Basilica, and the treasures contained within it...