Papal Conclave: Meet Robert Francis Prevost, The New Pope
Prevost was the Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops and President of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America since 2023. He was appointed to the posts by Pope Francis, who elevated him as a Cardinal. He has taken the name Pope Leo XIV.
May 08, 2025, 23:33 PM IST
Pope Francis Passes Away: Filmmaker Martin Scorsese Mourns, Calls His Death An 'Immense' Loss For The World
Martin Scorsese pays heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis, who passes away at the age of 88.
Apr 22, 2025, 13:21 PM IST
Turkish President Erdogan Calls Paris Olympics Ceremony ‘Disgusting,’ Says 'Will Call Pope...'
Erdogan criticized the Paris Olympics 2024 ceremony for what he described as an attempt to bring humans, whom he considers the “most noble of creatures,” down to a level even “below that of animals.
Jul 30, 2024, 21:22 PM IST
Martin Scorsese Announces His Film On Jesus Christ As He Meets Pope
Scorsese was till recently at the Cannes Film Festival, where his film with Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio, "Killers of the Flower Moon", received a long standing ovation after it was screened.
May 29, 2023, 20:49 PM IST
Celebrating A Rare Day At The Vatican With Two Popes On Stage
The day highlighted the unique religious heritage and traditions that make it a special occasion with two Popes sharing the limelight.
May 10, 2023, 17:08 PM IST
Easter 2023: What Is Palm Sunday? History And Significance- All You Need To Know About The Holy Week
Easter 2023: Four special ceremonies commemorate the events of Christ's Passion from His entrance into Jerusalem.
Apr 02, 2023, 15:09 PM IST
Boy tries to steal Pope Francis' cap, video wins hearts -- Watch
The boy, who Pope Francis later said had a medical "limitation", was wearing a mask and a track suit and appeared to be about 10-years old.
Oct 23, 2021, 10:38 AM IST
Kerala nun rape case: Accused Bishop Mulakkal writes to Pope, wants to step down temporarily
A Kerala nun has accused the 54-year-old Bishop of repeatedly raping her between 2014 and 2016.
Sep 17, 2018, 09:13 AM IST
Vatican changes stance on death penalty as Pope makes it 'inadmissible' in all cases
The Pope has made the death penalty inadmissible whatever may be the circumstance.
Aug 02, 2018, 20:21 PM IST
Pope sacks Vatican communications chief following 'Lettergate' scandal
The Italian head of the Vatican communications department who was caught up in the so-called 'Lettergate' scandal, has resigned.
Mar 21, 2018, 18:13 PM IST
Pope offers peace token in meeting with Turkish President Erdogan
Turkish President met Pope Francis on Monday as feelings ran high over Turkey's offensive against Kurdish militia inside Syria.
Feb 06, 2018, 00:52 AM IST
'An evil': Pope Francis takes aim at 'fake news', social media abuse
The only end result of untruth is the spread of arrogance and hatred, he said.
Jan 24, 2018, 19:30 PM IST
Pope, in year-end message, says 2017 was marred by war and lies
Pope Francis in his year-end message urged people to take responsibility for their actions.
Jan 01, 2018, 23:12 PM IST
Mideast needs two-state solution, Pope says in Christmas message
Pope Francis used his Christmas message on Monday to call for a negotiated two-state solution to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Dec 25, 2017, 17:45 PM IST
Pope pleads for migrants at Christmas mass
Pope Francis in his Christmas eve mass Sunday urged the world`s 1.3 billion Catholics not to ignore the plight of migrants who are "driven from their land" because of leaders willing to shed "innocent blood".
Dec 25, 2017, 07:57 AM IST
Pope pleads for migrants at Christmas mass
Pope Francis in his Christmas eve mass Sunday urged the world`s 1.3 billion Catholics not to ignore the plight of migrants who are "driven from their land" because of leaders willing to shed "innocent blood".
Dec 25, 2017, 07:57 AM IST
What Pope Francis chose to do with a limited edition Lamborghini sports car
In the market for around 180,000 euros, the white-painted Lamborghini Huracan has been blessed by Pope Francis but won't have him seated in it.
Nov 23, 2017, 18:25 PM IST
Pope Francis prays for Colombia conflict victims
Francis backed the contested peace process that has led to Colombia's biggest rebel group, the FARC, disarming and turning into a political party.
Sep 09, 2017, 00:23 AM IST
Pope to make pilgrimage to Fatima for child saints-to-be
The Virgin is said to have appeared six times in Fatima, north of Lisbon, between May and October 1917 to three impoverished, barely-literate children.
May 10, 2017, 09:19 AM IST