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Pope Francis admits he falls asleep while praying

Eight people were killed and 11 injured in Lower Manhattan, New York, on Tuesday when a truck driver hit people.

2 Nov 2017 6:15 AM IST

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Pope Francis to take on fake news, says truth will set you free'

Pope Francis has repeatedly warned journalists of the weight of their responsibility in a world dominated by social...

30 Sept 2017 2:04 AM IST

A gust of wind blows Pope Francis mantel as he delivers his message during his weekly general audience in St. Peters Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. (Photo: AP)

Conservative theologians accuse pope of spreading heresy

Francis is accused of propagating seven heretical positions concerning marriage and moral life with his 2016 document...

25 Sept 2017 1:42 PM IST

Mystic Mantra: Mother Teresa lives on in our hearts

Jesus became everything for her. She burnt with a desire to sacrifice everything for him.

13 Sept 2017 2:00 AM IST

Bibi was set to be released immediately according to the court, although there was no word if any security arrangements were being made for her protection. (Photo: Facebook)

Pakistan court overturns christian woman's death sentence in Blasphemy...

'Appeal is allowed. She has been acquitted. Judgement of high court as well as trial court is reversed,' said Pak's...

31 Oct 2018 1:06 PM IST

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Mystic Mantra: Heavenly company

Nowadays, when bishops, pastors and godmen are accused of sexual aberrations or financial scams, the media delights in...

15 Oct 2018 12:12 AM IST

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

Pope accepts resignation of US cardinal over abuse cover-up claim

Cardinal Wuerl had offered to resign earlier after facing criticism over a report detailing mass sexual abuse cases when...

13 Oct 2018 11:14 AM IST

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

Pope Francis says abortion is like hiring 'contract killer'

His comments departed from the prepared text for his homily delivered during his weekly audience on Saint Peter's...

10 Oct 2018 3:23 PM IST

Pope Francis formally joined in matrimony Carlos Ciuffardi, 41 and Paula Podest, 39. (photo: AFP)

In a first, Pope Francis gets couple married aboard papal plane

Francis formally joined in matrimony 41-year-old Carlos Ciuffardi and Paula Podest, 39, who have 2 children and are both...

19 Jan 2018 1:33 PM IST

Pope Francis addresses journalists aboard the plane for his trip to Chile and Peru, on January 15, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

World is one step away from nuclear war, warns Pope Francis

Pope's comment came after Hawaii issued a false missile alert that provoked panic in US state and possible nuclear war...

16 Jan 2018 11:18 AM IST

Francis is coming to a country where around 60 percent of Chileans declare themselves to be Roman Catholics, but where the church has lost the influence and moral authority it. (Photo: AP)

Pope seeks to turn tide of Chilean church bruised by scandal

In Chile, Pope plans sessions with migrants, members of Chile's Mapuche indigenous group and victims of the 1973-1990...

15 Jan 2018 1:37 PM IST

What must we treat as history?

The latest and absolutely necessary historical endeavour is the one to which Mr Tharoor has contributed.

6 Jan 2018 12:13 AM IST