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While visiting a Catholic shrine in Loreto on Monday, Pope Franics repeatedly kept withdrawing his right hand as a long line of people bowed down and tried to kiss the ring on it. (Photo: AFP)

To kiss or not to kiss?

The evolving Catholic Church culture now presents a new dilemma of whether kissing the pope's hand is appropriate or...

27 March 2019 2:11 PM IST

Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peters Basilica at the Vatican. (Photo: AP)

God made you, loves you this way: Pope Francis assures gay man

It is a striking statement of tolerance towards homosexuality, which the Church has condemned till now.

22 May 2018 8:05 AM IST

Pope Francis. (Photo: AFP)

Pope Francis to turn 80 today, but no sign yet that he'll slow down

The world's 1.2 billion Catholics are, by now, used to the face Pope Francis displays to the world.

17 Dec 2016 4:54 AM IST