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Pope Francis waves to the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St Peters 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 IST

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

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 IST

Francis said proselytising isnt his style - in politics or religion. (Photo: AP)

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

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

14 May 2017 9:55 AM IST

Francis recounted the story of a a very beautiful woman who was inordinately proud of how she looked. (Photo: AFP)

Abortion to save looks: Pope Francis takes aim at beauty cult

Catholic teaching considers abortion as akin to the most heinous of murders.

11 Jan 2017 5:44 PM IST

To Pells admirers, the 76-year-old cardinal (left) embodies the orthodox traditions of Australian Catholicism, but to his critics he represents an institution that has failed to properly deal with child sex abuse allegations. (Photo: AFP)

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

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

26 July 2017 9:54 AM IST

Pope Francis (Photo: AP)

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 July 2017 2:20 AM IST

Pope Francis performs baptism at the Sistine Chapel. (Photo: AFP)

Breastfeed in church like Virgin Mary: Pope Francis

Pope Francis has previously voiced his support for breastfeeding, including in public.

9 Jan 2017 1:27 AM IST

Nuns distribute food and drinks to needy people in St. Peters square at the Vatican, Friday, Jan. 6, 2017. After the Angelus prayer Pope Francis offered some 300 needy people a simple lunch of a sandwich and drink, as part of his long-running outreach to the poor and homeless who live around the Vatican. (Photo: AP)

Pope treats homeless to lunch as he marks Epiphany

Pope Francis offered some 300 needy people a simple lunch of a sandwich and drink, the Vatican said.

6 Jan 2017 6:19 PM IST

Pope Francis (Photo: AP)

Mystic Mantra: Godly giving

Many elements vivify the process of giving: giver, receiver, gift, attitude and outcome.

9 March 2017 12:27 AM IST

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...

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

29 July 2017 9:58 AM IST

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 IST

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...

24 May 2017 3:42 PM IST