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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

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

Pope Francis says may consider making married men priests

Many in the church believe, given the lack of priests in many places, that a new path to ordination should be opened.

Mar 10, 2017, 18:47 PM IST

Pope Francis urges compassion for children at Christmas

 Pope Francis urged the world`s 1.2 billion Catholics to feel compassion for children, notably victims of war, migration and homelessness in his Christmas Eve mass but also those "not allowed to be born".

Dec 25, 2016, 04:58 AM IST

Closing borders boosts human trafficking, says Pope

The only solution to the phenomenon of migration is solidarity, Francis said.

Oct 27, 2016, 02:56 AM IST