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Hibi Eden moves adjournment notice in Lok Sabha over "mob violence", "ille
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
"The issue concerns the illegal arrest, fabricated charges, denial of bail, and mob violence against two Catholic nuns in Chhattisgarh--an attack on the foundational principles of religious freedom, secularism, and the rule of law," the notice read.
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Pope condemns Israeli attack on Gaza church, calls for end to "barbarity o
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Pope Leo XIV has strongly condemned an Israeli attack on Gaza's only Catholic church, which killed three people on Thursday. During his Sunday Angelus prayer, the Pope expressed his deep sorrow and appealed for an end to the "barbarity of war," AL Jazeera reported.
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Israeli strikes kill at least 30 in Gaza as hospitals struggle under block
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
At least 30 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, Al Jazeera reported, as hospitals struggle without power or supplies. Attacks hit displaced civilians, including children, while doctors are forced to choose who to treat. Israel also faced backlash after bombing Gaza's onl
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Netanyahu told Trump he made "mistake", says White House after strike on G
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had admitted that Tel Aviv had made a "mistake" by striking the sole Catholic Church in Gaza during a call with US President Donald Trump, the White House stated.
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Saud bin Saqr attends papal inauguration ceremony
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
On behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today attended the inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV as head of the Catholic Church, succeeding the late Pope Francis.
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Pope Leo XIV calls for unified, missionary Church that "opens its arms to
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church, celebrated his inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square and emphasised the importance of building a Church founded on God's love, highlighting its role as a sign of unity and a beacon of harmony for humanity.
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HRW urges Pope Leo XIV to review Vatican's 2018 agreement with China to pr
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged newly appointed Pope Leo XIV to review the Vatican's 2018 agreement with the Chinese government, which gives Beijing significant control over the appointment of Catholic bishops.
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Pope Leo XIV welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire in his first Sunday address
Updated : 10 months ago IST
In his first Sunday address, new US-born Pope Leo XIV appealed for peace worldwide, specifically mentioning the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine and welcoming the ceasefire between India and Pakistan on May 10.
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New US-born Pope Leo XIV vows to uphold Pope Francis' legacy, flags AI as
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Pope Leo, born in Chicago as Robert Prevost, was elected Thursday, becoming the first US-born Pope- to the surprise and delight of many Catholics across the Americas, CNN reported.
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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge congratulates Pope Leo XIV
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday congratulated Pope Leo XIV, wishing that his pontificate embodies peace, amity, fraternity, compassion, and dignity.
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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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US VP Vance congratulates Leo XIV on election win
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Vance expressed his hope that millions of American Catholics and other Christians will pray for his successful work leading the Church.
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