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- French Quarter Festival 2026: Are you ready for the biggest event yet? Here's what you need to know for navigating strict traffic and parking rules
- Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extending feud over Iran war with first American pontiffPresident Trump publicly criticized Pope Leo XIV on social media, calling the "first American pope" weak on crime and foreign policy. Trump...13 Apr, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
- 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...05 Apr, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
- Pope Leo XIV inauguration mass: Date, time, place, live streaming and all top leaders who will attendThe Vatican prepares for Pope Leo XIV's inauguration. Pope Leo XIV, the first American to hold the office, is being formally inaugurated. W...16 May, 2025, 06.59 PM IST
- 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...08 May, 2025, 09.59 PM IST
- World leaders, faithful bid farewell to Pope FrancisA solemn funeral ceremony was held for Pope Francis in Vatican City. Dignitaries and mourners gathered to bid farewell. Cardinal Re appeale...27 Apr, 2025, 12.17 AM IST
- 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...26 Apr, 2025, 10.39 PM IST
- 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...26 Apr, 2025, 02.01 PM IST
- 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...25 Apr, 2025, 12.31 AM IST
- 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...24 Apr, 2025, 02.13 PM IST
- 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...23 Apr, 2025, 06.55 PM IST
- 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. ...05 Jan, 2023, 05.46 PM IST
- 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...02 Jan, 2023, 01.50 PM IST
- Shots! Pope Francis jokes 'a little tequila' would ease knee pain"You know what I need for my leg? A little tequila!" Francis joked with a group of Mexican priests in a video posted on TikTok that went vi...16 May, 2022, 09.35 PM IST
- No takers for Lladro’s Mother Teresa figurine in Kolkata10 pieces of the sculpture had been shipped to India to be retailed in eight boutique stores & was priced at Rs 40,000.21 Sep, 2016, 10.31 AM IST
- Pope Francis says Church doors must stay open despite terror fearsPope Francis said Wednesday that the doors of Catholic churches around the world must remain open, despite increased security fears in the ...18 Nov, 2015, 06.10 PM IST
- Meet Pope Francis, cricket's newest patronCricket has new patron as Pope Francis joined 50,000 athletes at St Peter’s Square in Vatican City to celebrate anniversary of establishmen...23 Sep, 2014, 06.17 AM IST
- Vatican City: Magnificence of St Peter’s BasilicaThe size of Vatican City belied the scale and magnificence of its main building, St Peter’s Basilica, and the treasures contained within it...10 Mar, 2011, 03.41 AM IST
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