Pope Francis

Donald Trump berates NATO for dodging defence dues

Trump came to Brussels direct from a "fantastic" meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican.

May 26, 2017, 09:28 AM IST

Donald Trump promises peace push after talk with Pope Francis

Donald Trump vowed Wednesday to use his US presidency to promote peace around the world after what he depicted as an inspirational meeting with an initially grim-faced Pope Francis.

 

May 24, 2017, 21:09 PM IST

Donald Trump meets Pope Francis, calls it an ''honour''

US Secretary of State and National Security Adviser were among Trump`s delegation to the Vatican.

May 24, 2017, 16:08 PM IST

Donald Trump meets Pope Francis at Vatican city

Meeting with Pope comes in the third leg of Trump`s first overseas trip as president.

May 24, 2017, 12:40 PM IST

Pope Francis says won't convince Donald Trump on immigration policy

Pope Francis says he won't try to convince US President Donald Trump to soften his policies on immigration and the environment when they meet this month, but wants instead to find common ground and work for peace.

May 14, 2017, 08:53 AM IST

Pope makes 2 Fatima children saints on centenary of visions

Francisco and Jacinta reported that on March 13, 1917, the Virgin Mary made the first of a half-dozen appearances to them here while they grazed their sheep.

May 13, 2017, 16:03 PM 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

A third country should mediate US-North Korea dispute: Pope Francis

Pope Francis on Saturday said that a third country should try to step in to reconcile the growing tension between North Korea and the US.

Apr 30, 2017, 09:05 AM IST

Pope Francis leads mass for thousands of Egyptian Catholics

A crowd of about 15,000 people cheered and released yellow and white balloons with Pope Francis, flanked by security, circling the Cairo stadium on a golf cart.

Apr 29, 2017, 15:48 PM IST

Pope Francis set to pray with Egypt's Christians

Pope Francis is set to lead a mass for Egypt`s small Catholic community on Saturday as he visits the country in support of its Christians following a series of deadly church bombings.

Apr 29, 2017, 13:00 PM IST

In Egypt, pope seeks Christian-Muslim rejection of violence

Pope Francis is brushing off security concerns to forge ahead with a two-day trip to Egypt aimed at presenting a united Christian-Muslim front that repudiates violence committed in God's name.

Apr 28, 2017, 15:14 PM IST

Pope Francis makes surprise TED talk appearance to give a wonderful message - Watch

Pope Francis made a surprise appearance at a TED talk conference on Tuesday, urging harmony over division.

Apr 27, 2017, 15:57 PM IST

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte wins Time magazine poll

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte won the 2017 TIME 100 poll after consistently leading the survey, the magazine said.

Apr 17, 2017, 11:56 AM IST

Pope Francis leads Easter vigil in St. Peter's Basilica

Pope Francis presided over a traditional Easter vigil ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica amid heavy security in the wake of a series of deadly terror attacks in Egypt and Europe.

Apr 16, 2017, 09:30 AM IST

Pope Francis 'horrified' by Syria chemical weapons attack

Pope Francis said on Wednesday he was horrified by the suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria, calling it an "unacceptable massacre" of innocent civilians.

Apr 05, 2017, 16:21 PM IST

Pope Francis calls Syria attack an 'unacceptable massacre'

Vatican City: Pope Francis on Wednesday condemned a suspected chemical attack in Syria that left more than 70 dead in a rebel-held town as an "unacceptable massacre".

Apr 05, 2017, 14:57 PM IST

Pope Francis heads to Milan hinterland to rally poor

Pope Francis visits Milan Saturday where he will meet families on a housing estate, nap in a prison and hold a mass for hundreds of thousands of believers in nearby Monza.

Mar 25, 2017, 10:19 AM IST

European Union takes road to Rome for 60th anniversary

European Union leaders will renew their vows on the 60th anniversary of the troubled bloc`s founding treaties Saturday at a special summit in Rome designed to show unity despite Britain`s looming divorce.

Mar 25, 2017, 09:19 AM IST

Pope Francis to offer birthday counsel to troubled European Union

European Union leaders will receive guidance from Pope Francis on Friday, on the eve of the troubled bloc`s 60th anniversary celebrations in Rome.

Mar 24, 2017, 12:08 PM IST

Pope Francis warns of 'very grave sin' when jobs are cut unjustly

Pope Francis said today that employers who fire workers for unclear economic reasons are committing a "very grave sin" and should ensure dignified work for all their employees.

Mar 15, 2017, 20:06 PM IST