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Pope Francis admits he falls asleep while praying

Eight people were killed and 11 injured in Lower Manhattan, New York, on Tuesday when a truck driver hit people.

02 Nov 2017 6:15 AM

"You see the thinness of the atmosphere, it makes you realise how fragile our existence here is," said ISS Commander Randy Bresnik.

Pope Francis rings up astronauts in the space station

Pope Francis' call to the space station was the second of its kind, had conversation on peaceful topics..

30 Oct 2017 9:54 AM

In the US, confidential files on hundreds of pedophile priests have been released either through civil litigation, settlements or court order which have revealed that top church officials worked behind the scenes to control the sex abuse scandal. (Photo: AP)

Clerical sexual abuse complaints skyrocket in Pope's Argentina

The number of clerics publicly identified as alleged sexual abusers has increased dramatically in the last two years.

26 Oct 2017 2:04 PM

Pope Francis greets cadinals at the end of a mass for the canonization of 35 new saints at St Peter’s Square. (Photo: AFP)

Pope Francis canonises 35 new Roman Catholic saints

he region includes Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, Peru and Brazil.

16 Oct 2017 7:00 AM

Pope Francis during a meeting at Cesena’s cathedral as part of a pastoral visit in Cesena and Bologna, Italy. (Photo: AFP)

Pope Francis wears refugee ID in appeal for helping migrants

Some 600,000 impoverished migrants and refugees have arrivedin Italy in less than four years.

02 Oct 2017 4:17 AM

Pope Francis to take on fake news, says ‘truth will set you free’

Pope Francis has repeatedly warned journalists of the weight of their responsibility in a world dominated by social media.

30 Sep 2017 2:04 AM

A gust of wind blows Pope Francis' mantel as he delivers his message during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. (Photo: AP)

Conservative theologians accuse pope of spreading heresy

Francis is accused of propagating seven heretical positions concerning marriage and moral life with his 2016 document "The Joy of Love".

25 Sep 2017 1:42 PM

Mystic Mantra: Mother Teresa lives on in our hearts

Jesus became everything for her. She burnt with a desire to sacrifice everything for him.

13 Sep 2017 2:00 AM

Mystic Mantra: The Pardon of Assisi

The changed lives of individuals is a proof that pilgrimages do help, if, as John Paul says, “we are well disposed” for it.

02 Aug 2017 12:45 AM

A 11-month old baby Charlie Gard at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. Gard died of a rare genetic condition (Photo: AP)

UK papers pay tribute to 11 month-old baby Charlie Gard who 'touched the world'

Gard died of a rare genetic condition after parents Chris Gard and Connie Yates failed in a legal battle to take him to the US for therapy.

29 Jul 2017 9:58 AM

Pell remained silent throughout with magistrate Duncan Reynolds ruling the brief of evidence needs to be handed to his legal team by September 8, with the next court date set for October 6. (Photo: AFP)

Cardinal George Pell denies charges of child sex abuse in Australian court

The number-three figure in the Vatican returned from Rome earlier in July to face the charges in Melbourne Magistrates Court.

26 Jul 2017 9:54 AM

Mystic Mantra: Caring for our common home

There is a new fervour among convents and students that go to convent-run schools in this direction.

20 Jul 2017 2:20 AM

Cardinal George Pell arrives in Australia to fight sexual assault charges

Pell will face a Melbourne court on July 26 for a preliminary hearing related to offences he reportedly committed decades ago.

10 Jul 2017 5:45 PM

Pell, Pope Francis' chief financial adviser and Australia's most senior Catholic, said in an early morning appearance at the Vatican that he would take a leave of absence as the Vatican's finance czar and would return to Australia to fight the charges. (Photo: AP)

Vatican says Cardinal granted leave, has not resigned after child sex abuse charges

The statement said it was important to recall Pell's repeated condemnation of abuse and his past cooperation with Australian authorities.

29 Jun 2017 1:19 PM

Pope Francis meets with President Donald Trump and First lady Melania Trump on the occasion of their private audience, at the Vatican. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump talks peace after Pope Francis meet

Trump, pontiff opposed to abortion, concerned about Christians in Mideast.

25 May 2017 6:59 AM

Pope Francis meets with President Donald Trump and First lady Melania Trump, at the Vatican. (Photo: AP)

Pope Francis and Donald Trump meets for the first time in Vatican

Pope Francis and Trump also disagree on issues like the death penalty and the arms trade but share a fervent opposition to abortion.

24 May 2017 3:42 PM

Pope Francis waves to the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St Peter’s square during the Sunday Regina Coeli prayer in Vatican. (Photo: AFP)

Mystic Mantra: Revolution of tenderness

Samaritans in Jesus’ time were a despised lot, considered “impure” and “outsiders”.

16 May 2017 12:10 AM

Won’t judge Trump, will hear him, says Pope Francis

The pope has also been an ardent supporter of efforts to combat climate change.

15 May 2017 2:51 AM

Francis said proselytising isn't his style - in politics or religion. (Photo: AP)

Pope says he wants to work for peace with Trump, not sway his decisions

Speculation has swirled about possible conversation topics at their May 24 audience.

14 May 2017 9:55 AM

Pope Francis arrives at the Monte Real Air Base in Leiria, Portugal. (Photo: AP)

Pope Francis to honour two kids who changed the Church

Poor, illiterate shepherd children had visions of the Virgin Mary 100 years ago.

13 May 2017 7:25 AM

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