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Pope Francis in in a new policy published Thursday said, that it is always inadmissible because it attacks the inherent dignity of all humans. (Photo: File)

Pope Francis summons bishops for summit on sexual abuse scandals

The Vatican hasn't responded to the accusations by Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, but has promised 'clarifications'.

13 Sept 2018 2:39 PM IST

Pope Francis in in a new policy published Thursday said, that it is always inadmissible because it attacks the inherent dignity of all humans. (Photo: File)

Pope to meet US Church leaders after abuse cover-up claim

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, the president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, will attend the meeting.

12 Sept 2018 3:10 PM IST

After a decades-long impasse over who presides over the now roughly 12 million-strong Catholic faithful, Saturdays pact saw Pope Francis recognise seven clergy ordained by Beijing. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Vatican, China in hush negotiations on 'underground' bishops: sources

A Vatican source and a Chinese priest said Holy See could win concessions by year end, though details of any agreement...

29 Sept 2018 11:56 AM IST

Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peters Basilica at the Vatican. (Photo: AP)

Pope acknowledges abuse scandals driving people from church

Francis told gathering of young people in Estonia that he knew many young people felt church had nothing to offer them.

25 Sept 2018 4:34 PM IST

Pope Francis in in a new policy published Thursday said, that it is always inadmissible because it attacks the inherent dignity of all humans. (Photo: File)

Mystic Mantra: Flying high

Yogis have long been levitating after mastering pranayamas that make their bodies lose grossness, defying gravitational...

18 Sept 2018 12:10 AM IST

Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal has assured of his cooperation in the investigation of the case. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Church must act to save its fair name

Unbiased probes to establish the truth would be a start, much as it will in the case of Bishop Mulakkal.

16 Sept 2018 12:00 AM IST

Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal has assured of his cooperation in the investigation of the case. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Rape accused Jalandhar bishop Franco Mulakkal relieved from duty by...

The Pope appointed Bishop Emeritus of Archdiocese of Bombay Agnelo Rufino Gracias as Apostolic administrator of the...

20 Sept 2018 5:29 PM IST

Since the start of his pontificate in 2013, Francis has preached that the Church should grow by attraction and not by proselytising, or conversion campaigns. (Photo: AFP)

Pope Francis earmarks USD 750,000 for new Covid-19 fund

Francis on Monday urged church entities around the world to contribute to the fund.

6 April 2020 9:11 PM IST

Pope Francis gathers his thoughts while holding a palm branch as he celebrates Palm Sunday mass behind closed doors at St. Peters Basilica on Sunday. (AFP)

Pope Francis holds Palm Sunday mass behind closed doors

Normally, thousands of Romans, tourists and pilgrims would have flocked to an outdoor mass.

5 April 2020 7:38 PM IST

Mystic Mantra: The Pardon of Assisi

The changed lives of individuals is a proof that pilgrimages do help, if, as John Paul says, we are well disposed for...

2 Aug 2017 12:45 AM IST

Pope Francis demands for every possible measure to be taken to protect young refugees. (Photo: AFP)

Knights of Malta head resigns amid spat with Pope Francis

Festing had cited the Knights' status as a sovereign entity in refusing to cooperate with what he said was an act of...

26 Jan 2017 6:53 AM IST

Myanmars state counsellor and foreign minister Aung San Suu Kyi with Pope Francis at the Vatican. (Photo: AP)

Vatican and Myanmar agree to form diplomatic ties

Kuu Syi and a group of officials spent around 20 minutes with Pope Francis.

5 May 2017 3:25 AM IST