Pope Francis

What are Pope Leo XIV's views on LGBTQ rights, key global issues compared to Pope Francis

Will the new Pope bring in more reserved approaches compared to Pope Francis? This is a question that the world is trying to find answers to at the moment.

May 9, 2025

Delhi govt puts off launch of 330 mini e-buses due to mourning over Pope

Delhi govt puts off launch of 330 electric buses due to mourning on demise of Pope Francis

The Delhi government on Tuesday postponed its launch of 330 electric buses due to the national mourning on the demise of Pope Francis.

Apr 22, 2025

Pope Francis leaves world and faithful in times of conflict

"Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father," , Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with these words on Monday morning.

Apr 21, 2025

World leaders mourn passing of first Pope from Southern Hemisphere

Several world leaders on Monday mourned the passing of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

Apr 21, 2025

Pope Francis delivers 2016 Christmas Message of peace from the Vatican

Pope Francis dies: What happens next? Inside Vatican's sacred transition and beyond

What really happens when the papal seat falls vacant? What comes next for the Church — and for over a billion Catholics worldwide?

Apr 21, 2025

Pope Francis had peaceful night, is resting, says Vatican

Pope Francis dies at 88, announces Vatican

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican said in a statement Monday afternoon, India time.

Apr 21, 2025

Pope Francis appears at hospital window to render blessing, discharged

After over five weeks in a Rome hospital undergoing treatment for respiratory ailments and pneumonia, Pope Francis was discharged on Sunday but will need at least two months of rest and time before his voice becomes normal.

Mar 23, 2025

Pope Francis had peaceful night, is resting, says Vatican

Pope Francis, who has been in hospital since February 14 to undergo treatment for double pneumonia, had a tranquil night and is now resting, the Vatican press office announced on Wednesday.

Feb 26, 2025

No word on future, as Pope critical but stable

The condition of Pope Francis presently in a hospital in his home country continues to remain critical but stable, said a Cardinal.

Feb 26, 2025

Two seminal works on PM Modi's governance & leadership presented to Pope Francis

Pope Francis has been presented with two works highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance and leadership, it was announced on Tuesday.

Dec 10, 2024

Priyanka Gandhi congratulates India's newest Cardinal

Wayanad MP and AICC General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Monday congratulated 51-year-old Catholic priest George Jacob Koovakad on being elevated to the esteemed position of Cardinal by His Holiness Pope Francis on Saturday.

Dec 9, 2024

Musk back on Twitter after 10-day hiatus, perhaps 'a little bored'.

Bored Elon Musk returns to Twitter after 10-day hiatus

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Saturday broke his 10-day long Twitter silence, admitting that he was feeling a bit bored.

Jul 2, 2022

PM meets Pope Francis, invites him to visit India

Last time in 1999 then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee visited the Vatican and met the then Pope John Paul II

Oct 30, 2021

Pope Francis calls on nations to welcome and protect Afghan refugees; sends prayers [details]

During the Sunday Angelus address, the 84-year old Pope Francis said that he is praying for all the Afghans who have been internally displaced within the country and have fled since the Taliban takeover.

Sep 5, 2021

Soccer-loving Pope Francis gets fitting gift; seen enjoying a match on his own 'Foosball' table [Photos]

Pope Francis was presented with the table-top game on Wednesday following his general audience with representatives of Sport Toscana Calcio Balilla, a table football association in Altopascio, Italy.

Aug 19, 2021

Paying for sex is to torture a woman, says Pope Francis

Someone sends three bullets in envelope to Pope Francis; police investigation on [details]

The envelope reportedly contained three 9-caliber Flobert-type pellets and was simply addressed to the Pope. The police are trying to identify the sender.

Aug 9, 2021

Pope Francis Compares Abortion To Hiring A Hitman

In Iraq's ruined city of Mosul, Pope Francis hears of life under Islamic State

Muslim and Christian residents in the ruined Iraqi city of Mosul told Pope Francis of their lives under brutal Islamic State rule on Sunday as the pontiff blessed their vow to rise up from ashes and told them that "fraternity is more durable than fratricide."

Mar 7, 2021

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Pope Francis

What are Pope Leo XIV's views on LGBTQ rights, key global issues compared to Pope Francis

Delhi govt puts off launch of 330 electric buses due to mourning on demise of Pope Francis

Pope Francis leaves world and faithful in times of conflict

World leaders mourn passing of first Pope from Southern Hemisphere

Pope Francis dies: What happens next? Inside Vatican's sacred transition and beyond

Pope Francis dies at 88, announces Vatican

Pope Francis appears at hospital window to render blessing, discharged

Pope Francis had peaceful night, is resting, says Vatican

No word on future, as Pope critical but stable

Two seminal works on PM Modi's governance & leadership presented to Pope Francis

Priyanka Gandhi congratulates India's newest Cardinal

Bored Elon Musk returns to Twitter after 10-day hiatus

PM meets Pope Francis, invites him to visit India

Pope Francis calls on nations to welcome and protect Afghan refugees; sends prayers [details]

Soccer-loving Pope Francis gets fitting gift; seen enjoying a match on his own 'Foosball' table [Photos]

Someone sends three bullets in envelope to Pope Francis; police investigation on [details]

In Iraq's ruined city of Mosul, Pope Francis hears of life under Islamic State

In historic break from canon law, Pope endorses same sex civil unions as 'children of God'

Pope 'very pained' by decision to turn Istanbul's Hagia Sophia museum into mosque

Pope Francis condemns abortion, equates it to hiring a hitman

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