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2 children killed, 17 injured in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The FBI identified the shooter, who is dead, as 23-year-old Robin Westman. The suspect graduated from the school in 2017, according to a yearbook, as quoted by CNN.
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New US-born Pope Leo XIV vows to uphold Pope Francis' legacy, flags AI as
Updated : 1 year 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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US VP Vance congratulates Leo XIV on election win
Updated : 1 year 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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World leaders, Catholics mourn Pope Francis, who dies at 88
Updated : 1 year, 1 month 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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"Waqf Amendment bill is in national interest; in interest of Muslims": Uni
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday showed support to the appeal of the Catholics Bishop Conference of India (CBCI) to political parties to support the Waqf Amendment Bill and stated that the bill was in the national interest and in the interest of Muslims.
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Pope Francis slams Donald Trump, Kamala Harris; terms US elections choice
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Pope Francis has labelled the upcoming US presidential election as a choice between the "lesser of two evils," criticizing both Donald Trump's immigration stance and Kamala Harris' support for abortion rights. Speaking from his plane, he urged voters to carefully consider their choices. F
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Goa Raj Bhavan to honour Baselios Marthoma Mathews III
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Raj Bhavan, Goa, will honour Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, Catholics of the East Malankara Metropolitan and his team of 11 other Bishops at the old Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan on September 21, 2023, said an official statement.
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Kerala: MoS MEA V Muraleedharan visits Latin Diocese Bishop House on Easte
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
During his visit, the BJP leader was welcomed and felicitated by the Christian delegates.
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Know about Holy Week and significance of Palm Sunday
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Holy Week is an important time for Christians throughout the world. Holy Week, begins on Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter. Holy Week is a time when Catholics gather to remember and participate in the Passion of Jesus Christ.
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US President mourns Pope Benedict XVI's death, praises his 'devotion to Ch
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
"Jill and I join Catholics and others around the world in mourning the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. He'll be remembered as a renowned theologian, with a lifetime of devotion to the Church, guided by his principles and faith. May he continue to be an inspiration to all," Biden tweet
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Pope Francis lauds Kazakhstan's role in promoting dialogue and peace
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Nur-Sultan [Kazakhstan], September 14 (ANI): During his meeting with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Tuesday, Pope Francis lauded the country's role in promoting dialogue and peace.
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Controversy arises after Speaker says 'Tamil Nadu would have become Bihar
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 25 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker and DMK leader M Appavu's month-old statement attributing the development of the state to Christians and that Tamil Nadu would have been Bihar if Catholic Christians were not there has sparked a controversy.
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