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PM Modi extends wishes to Pope Leo XIV, expresses India's commitment to co
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
PM Modi expressed India's commitment to continued dialogue and engagement with the Holy See to further shared values.
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American Robert Prevost named as new Pope, to be known as Pope Leo XIV; Tr
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The Cardinals gathered in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel have elected 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Pope, who took the name Pope Leo XIV.
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Vatican: All mobile phone signals to be deactivated ahead of conclave to e
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Phone signal will be deactivated at 3 pm (local time) on Wednesday, an hour and a half before the cardinals are scheduled to proceed to the Sistine Chapel to start the papal conclave, CNN reported, citing Italian state broadcaster RAI reported on Monday.
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Trump posts image of himself as Pope after joking it would be his "number
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
After joking that he would be his own "number one choice" to lead the Catholic Church, US President Donald Trump took the moment further by sharing an AI image of himself dressed as the Pope.
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"World will always remember his service to society": PM Modi pays tribute
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the world will always remember His Holiness Pope Francis for his service to society.
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Vatican concludes Pope Francis' lying in state with sealing of coffin
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pope Francis' coffin was sealed in a private Vatican ceremony on Friday, formally ending three days of lying in state at St. Peter's Basilica. Around 250,000 mourners visited, and his funeral will be held Saturday morning, beginning nine days of mourning.
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Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, more Hollywood stars pay tribute to Pope
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
ultiple Hollywood stars, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Sylvester Stallone and others, paid tribute to the Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis, after his demise on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025.
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The Priest Who Preached Like a Prophet: Remembering Pope Francis and the F
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Who am I to judge? Five words. Spoken softly. But they shook the Church. They cracked open a window long sealed shut.
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World leaders, Catholics mourn Pope Francis, who dies at 88
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff in history, who won hearts worldwide with his humility, deep compassion for the poor, and strong advocacy for climate action, passed away on Monday at the age of 88.
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Jaishankar condoles Pope Francis' demise, remembers his compassionate lead
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed sadness over the passing of Pope Francis, saying, "Saddened at the passing of Pope Francis."
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"His messages were always for peace and compassion for the poor": Cardinal
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Former Archbishop of Bombay, Cardinal Oswald Gracias, on Monday condoled the demise of Pope Francis, whom he recalled as a person continuously engaged in promoting peace, compassion, and for the poor.
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"Your country is a great country," Cardinal Cleemis who will participate i
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"He is a man who is with the people. The last ceremony he participated in was a celebration of faith with the people on Easter," he said. After nine-day mourning period known as the Novendiale the process of choosing the next pope begins.
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