“Resignations Should Not Become A Fashion”: Pope Francis
Pope Francis was asked about media reports that he could resign.Vatican City: Pope Francis has said that pontiffs resigning instead of ruling for life should not become a “fashion” in…
Bishop Franco Meets Pope For First Time After Acquittal In Nun’s Rape Case
The Vatican had earlier accepted the court’s decision, acquitting him of rape charges.Thiruvananthapuram: Former Jalandhar bishop Franco Mulakkal, who was acquitted by a local court in Kerala last year over…
Pope Francis Faces “Civil War” At Heart Of Vatican After Predecessor Dies
Benedict died on December 31 at the age of 95.From his reforms to his foreign relations, criticism of Pope Francis has intensified since the death of his predecessor Benedict XVI,…
Pope Francis To Visit India Next Year
Pope Francis outlined his upcoming travel schedule during his flight back to Rome from South Sudan.Rome: Pope Francis yesterday said that he is planning to visit India next year and…
Homosexuality Isn’t A Crime, Those Criminalising It Are Wrong: Pope Francis
When I said it is a sin, I was simply referring to Catholic moral teaching, the Pope said. (File)Vatican City: People who criminalise homosexuality are “wrong”, Pope Francis said in…
New Memoir Details Rocky Relations Between Pope Francis And Benedict XVI
Former Pope Benedict XVI died at the age of 95 last month. (File)Vatican City, Holy See: Just one week after the funeral of Benedict XVI, his closest aide released a…
Catholic Order, Of Which Pope Is A Member, Hit By Priest Abuse Scandal
Jesuits is one of the main Roman Catholic orders founded in 1540. (Representational)Vatican City: The Catholic Jesuit order, of which Pope Francis is a member, has been rocked by claims…
Pope Francis Asks For Prayers For ‘Very Sick’ Former Pope Benedict
Pope Francis has called for prayers for his predecessor Pope Benedict. (File)Vatican City: Former pope Benedict, 95, who in 2013 became the first pontiff in 600 years to step down,…
Pope Francis Likely To Focus On Ukraine In Christmas Day Speech
Pope Francis has called for peace ever since Russia invaded Ukraine in February.Vatican City: Thousands of people are set to gather Sunday in St Peter’s Square to hear Pope Francis…
Greed Makes Some “Consume Their Neighbours”: Pope On Christmas Eve
Pope Francis did not specifically mention Ukraine on Saturday night. (File)Vatican City: Pope Francis on Saturday led the world’s Catholics into Christmas, saying in an apparent reference to the war…