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Vatican seeks to tamp down outrage over pope’s words of praise for Russian imperial past

The Vatican spokesman, Matteo Bruni, said Francis merely wanted to praise the positive aspects of Russia’s spiritual and cultural history.

August 29, 2023 20:06 IST

Pope Francis approves Shanghai bishop as Vatican chides China for lack of consultation

A Vatican statement on Saturday said the pope had named Bishop Joseph Shen Bin to head the vacant Shanghai diocese…

July 15, 2023 17:47 IST

Pope Francis announces 21 new cardinals

The ceremony to install them, known as a consistory, will be held on Sept. 30, the 86-year-old Francis announced during…

July 9, 2023 17:54 IST

Pope Francis in final Mass in Budapest urges Hungary to open doors

Pope Francis urged Hungarians to open their doors to others on Sunday, as he wrapped up a weekend visit with…

April 30, 2023 18:48 IST

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Pope Benedict XVI funeral: Mourners gather for a ‘simple and sober ceremony’ – Top Updates

Honouring Benedict’s wishes, the ceremony will be simple and sober, said the Vatican.

January 5, 2023 14:52 IST

Benedict XVI, first pope to resign in 600 years, dies at 95

Benedict stunned the world on Feb. 11, 2013, when he announced, in his typical, soft-spoken Latin, that he no longer…

Updated: December 31, 2022 17:05 IST

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World is starving for peace, Pope Francis says in Christmas message

The Ukraine conflict, he said, should not diminish concern for people whose lives have been devastated by other conflicts or…

December 25, 2022 18:12 IST

Lamborghini Huracan presented to Pope Francis, to be auctioned for charity

Some of the funds raised from the Sotheby’s auction will go to rebuilding Christian communities in Iraq devastated by the…

Updated: November 15, 2017 16:27 IST

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Orlando shooting: Pope Francis expresses horror and condemnation over

Pope Francis has expressed horror and condemnation over the mass shooting in a nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday in…

June 13, 2016 12:01 IST

Pope Francis says to remove bishops if found negligent in abuse cases

Bishops found to be “negligent” when dealing with cases of sexual abuse will be investigated and could be removed from…

June 4, 2016 19:43 IST

Pope Francis rules out early resignation for French cardinal

Pope Francis has ruled out seeking the fast-track resignation of a French cardinal accused of failing to inform the authorities…

May 17, 2016 07:25 IST

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War of words with Pope Francis no issue for Donald Trump backers

Support for Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump among his party’s church-going Catholics has risen since Pope Francis suggested the U.S.…

April 22, 2016 14:40 IST

God and money are incompatible, says Pope Francis

God and money are implacable enemies, Pope Francis said on Tuesday, recalling how early Christians “harmoniously” shared their wealth with…

April 6, 2016 09:30 IST

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Fiat 500 Lounge used by Pope Francis in New York fetches USD 300,000

Fiat 500 Lounge used by Pope Francis in New York fetches USD 300,000: A four-door hatchback Pope Francis used while…

April 2, 2016 16:29 IST

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Maundy Thursday 2016: Pope Francis washes asylum seekers’ feet in Easter ritual

Pope Francis washed the feet of 11 young asylum seekers and a worker at their reception centre on Thursday to…

March 25, 2016 08:47 IST

Pope Francis leads crowd in silent prayer for Brussels attacks dead

Pope Francis today called for “unanimous condemnation” of extremist attacks in Brussels and elsewhere and urged prayers to convert hearts…

March 23, 2016 20:09 IST

Pope Francis is expanding his presence on social media with an Instagram account.

March 19, 2016 21:07 IST

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Mother Teresa Canonization: For beatification, Pope Francis sets Sept 4

Mother Teresa Canonization: Pope Francis sets September 4 for her beatification: Mother Teresa will be made a saint on September…

March 15, 2016 21:18 IST

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‘We did not bypass them’: IndiGo chairman denies airline engineered flight crisis

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Days after the IndiGo crisis left Indian travellers frustrated by mass cancellations, Vikram Singh Mehta, the chairman of IndiGo’s board, said the airline did not create the flight chaos on purpose. In his first address, Mehta told people that the trouble came from a mix of factors, including minor technical issues, winter schedule changes, bad weather and new crew-rest rules (FDTL).

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