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Pope Leo XIV: Know all about New Pope Robert Prevost’s salary, net-worth and assets

Cardinal Robert Prevost has become the first American ever to be elected pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic…

May 11, 2025 08:37 IST

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White smoke billows from Sistine Chapel as new pope elected

White smoke from the Sistine Chapel signals the election of a new pope to succeed Pope Francis. Cardinals reached a…

May 8, 2025 21:59 IST

Conclave to elect new pope starts on May 7. (Image Source: Reuters)

Vatican announces conclave on May 7 to elect new Pontiff after Pope Francis’ death

A conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis will begin on Wednesday, May 7, the Vatican announced Monday.

April 28, 2025 17:14 IST

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Did Vatican bend rules to give Ukraine’s Zelenskyy front-row seat at Pope Francis’ funeral? Here’s what happened

Typically, seating for such major events follows strict diplomatic protocols, with leaders placed according to their country’s French name and…

April 26, 2025 20:38 IST

: Pope Francis has been laid to rest today in a "simplified" funeral ceremony held at the Vatican, drawing a crowd of over 250,000 mourners

Pope Francis funeral Highlights: Pope laid to rest after tens of thousands attend Vatican funeral

Pope funeral highlights: The late pontiff’s tomb has been placed at the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, situated…

Updated: April 26, 2025 21:39 IST

Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell? The Camerlengo who announced Pope Francis’ death

Cardinal Kevin Farrell was named Camerlengo in 2023 by Pope Francis who passed away at the age of 88. He…

April 22, 2025 07:49 IST

Pope Francis' passing leaves a leadership void at the helm of one of the world’s oldest religious institutions — and raises pressing questions about what comes next.

Pope Francis dies after prolonged illness – How will the next Pope be chosen?

Pope Francis death: There are currently more than 240 cardinals worldwide, though only those under the age of 80 will…

Updated: April 21, 2025 21:02 IST

Obituary: Pope Francis, whose progressive firsts drew conservative ire with humble style, dies at 88

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88. Looking back at his time as the Catholic Church head.

April 21, 2025 14:14 IST

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Pope Francis dies: Funeral to be held on Saturday, confirms Vatican; releases first photos of Pope Francis in open coffin

Pope Francis Passes Away: The Vatican has announced Pope Francis’ funeral date and time. Check here.

Updated: April 23, 2025 12:51 IST

Pope Francis health update: Who is the next Pope?

Who will be the next Pope? A look at likely successors as Pope Francis’ health deteriorates

In the event of Pope Francis passing away or resigning citing health concerns, the Vatican holds a ‘papal conclave’, where…

February 24, 2025 10:25 IST

Pope Francis apologises over homophobic slur against gay men

A statement from the Vatican said the Pope did not mean to offend anyone and apologised to those who were…

May 29, 2024 11:09 IST

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

Nun rape accused Franco Mulakkal resigns as Jalandhar Bishop; Church says not a disciplinary measure

The alleged rape case relates to a nun in Kerala’s Kottayam district who had complained to police in June 2018…

Updated: June 2, 2023 09:34 IST

No saint without sin: Pope Francis

God looks beyond appearances and into people’s hearts and knows that there is no saint without a past, Pope Francis…

January 20, 2016 18:09 IST

Pope Francis urges ‘no to hatred and revenge’ in Holy Land

Pope Francis called for those caught up in violence in the Holy Land to have the “courage and fortitude to…

October 19, 2015 09:48 IST

Vatican fires priest for revealing he was gay

The Vatican has fired a high ranking Church official after he revealed to an Italian newspaper that he was gay…

October 4, 2015 17:20 IST

Pope rows back from ‘rabbits’ comments, praises large families

Pope Francis today described large families as a “gift from God”, just days after he said Catholics did not need…

January 21, 2015 21:10 IST

Father Kuriakose, Sister Euphrasia from India conferred Sainthood by Pope Francis

Father Kuriakose Elias Chavara and Sister Euphrasia from India were today conferred Sainthood by Pope…

Updated: November 23, 2014 21:16 IST

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