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Since the start of his pontificate in 2013, Francis has preached that the Church should grow by attraction and not by proselytising, or conversion campaigns. (Photo: AFP)

Pope Francis earmarks USD 750,000 for new Covid-19 fund

Francis on Monday urged church entities around the world to contribute to the fund.

6 April 2020 9:11 PM IST

Pope Francis gathers his thoughts while holding a palm branch as he celebrates Palm Sunday mass behind closed doors at St. Peters Basilica on Sunday. (AFP)

Pope Francis holds Palm Sunday mass behind closed doors

Normally, thousands of Romans, tourists and pilgrims would have flocked to an outdoor mass.

5 April 2020 7:38 PM IST

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...

2 Aug 2017 12:45 AM IST

Pope Francis demands for every possible measure to be taken to protect young refugees. (Photo: AFP)

Knights of Malta head resigns amid spat with Pope Francis

Festing had cited the Knights' status as a sovereign entity in refusing to cooperate with what he said was an act of...

26 Jan 2017 6:53 AM IST

Myanmars state counsellor and foreign minister Aung San Suu Kyi with Pope Francis at the Vatican. (Photo: AP)

Vatican and Myanmar agree to form diplomatic ties

Kuu Syi and a group of officials spent around 20 minutes with Pope Francis.

5 May 2017 3:25 AM IST

Cardinal George Pell. (Photo: AP)

Cardinal George Pell arrives in Australia to fight sexual assault...

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

10 July 2017 5:45 PM IST

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Rodrigo Duterte rebukes priests after Pope blessing

Catholic Bishops' Conference of Philippines had no immediate comment.

20 Jan 2017 1:51 AM IST

Pope Francis demands for every possible measure to be taken to protect young refugees. (Photo: AFP)

Pope Francis admits to moments of darkness

pope Francis also urged believers to spend more time talking to their family.

17 Jan 2017 6:34 AM IST

Pope Francis. (Photo: AFP)

Pope extends special permission on abortion

Francis wrote in the Apostolic Letter that abortion is a grave sin, since it puts an end to an innocent life.

21 Nov 2016 4:48 PM IST

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 IST

A mural signed by TV Boy and depicting Pope Francis and U.S. President Donald Trump kissing, is seen on a wall in downtown Rome. (Photo: AP)

Poster of Pope Francis kissing a devil-like Trump appears in Rome

The Pope's halo is the same bright yellow colour as Trump's hair, the two are locked in a mouth-to-mouth kiss.

12 May 2017 12:41 PM IST

Pope Francis blesses the faithful during an audience with the participants of homeless jubilee in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican. (Photo: AP)

Four cardinals openly challenge Pope Francis's liberal views

Under Church law, they cannot receive communion unless they abstain from sex with their new partner.

15 Nov 2016 1:03 AM IST