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JD Vance gives Pope Leo XIV an invitation from Trump to visit US

May 19, 2025 6:51 pm

The Vatican listed Vance's delegation as the first of several private audiences Leo was having Monday with people who had come to Rome for his inaugural Mass

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PM Modi conveys felicitations to Pope from people of India

May 09, 2025 3:28 pm

Prevost, a 69-year-old member of the Augustinian religious order, took the name Pope Leo XIV.

‘New Pope poised to champion justice, doctrinal clarity and leadership’

May 09, 2025 3:00 pm

Cardinal Robert Prevost from the United States, who was recently elected the new Pope, has chosen Leo XIV as his papal name.

Longest Serving Popes in the History: Francis, with about 12 years of papacy, was the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church; below are the top 10 popes with the longest-reign in history.

Pope Francis dies after 12-year papacy: Top 10 longest-reigning popes in history

May 09, 2025 7:23 am

Longest Serving Popes in the History of the Catholic Church: Pope Francis, with about 12 years of papacy, was the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church; below are the top 10 popes with the longest-reign in history.

Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88.

Who will succeed Pope Francis? Meet 8 frontrunners to be elected as next pontiff

April 21, 2025 4:41 pm

However, only 138 of the 253 cardinals will be able to serve as electors in the next conclave and no cardinals over the age of 80 can participate in voting.

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Pope resting after sleeping through night with ventilation mask as he battles pneumonia

March 05, 2025 2:30 pm

Pope Francis remained in stable condition, with a guarded prognosis, meaning he was not out of danger.

UP Budget session: Yogi slams Samajwadi Party over Urdu translation again, 'fanaticism won’t be allowed'

February 26, 2025 6:13 am

Drawing a comparison of those visiting Ayodhya with Mecca and Vatican city, the chief minister said that while two crore people visit Vatican City, Prayagraj saw these many pilgrims in just one day

The world's smallest countries are remarkable for their size and unique characteristics, each offering a distinctive blend of culture, history, and economy.

Top 10 smallest countries in the world by area—each smaller than our capital Delhi

September 13, 2024 2:25 pm

10 Smallest Countries in the World: Notably, India's capital, New Delhi, is significantly larger than many of the world’s smallest countries. It is approximately 1,000 times larger than the world’s smallest country, Vatican City.

Pope Francis speaks during the weekly general audience in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, June 12, 2024.

Pope Francis is accused of using a homophobic slur again

June 12, 2024 11:55 pm

The pope was accused of using the same term last month at a private meeting with Italian bishops, according to several people present at the meeting who spoke anonymously to the Italian news media.

Pope tells priests to keep it snappy or people will nod off

June 12, 2024 7:01 pm

The homily, or message delivered by a celebrant during a church service, "must be short: an image, a thought, a feeling", the pope said during his weekly audience.