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Pope Francis offered several hundred poor people homeless, migrants, unemployed a lunch of gnocchi, veal and tiramisu on Sunday as he celebrated his first World Day of the Poor with a concrete gesture of charity in the spirit of his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi. (Photo: AP)

How to end poverty

The perception that the poor do not have skills or would not be able to survive on their own is a myth.

22 Nov 2017 2:51 AM IST

Pope Francis (Photo: AP)

Mystic Mantra: Let's share with the poor

There is a poverty that dulls the sense of personal responsibility and leaves others to do the work while we go looking...

22 Nov 2017 6:11 AM IST

Sale of large cigars would continue at least for the time being because the smoke is not inhaled. (Photo: Pixabay)

No more Holy Smokes - Vatican bans sale of cigarettes

World World Health Organization (WHO) statistics show that smoking causes more than seven million deaths worldwide every...

11 Nov 2017 4:06 PM IST

$\At a certain point the priest leading the ceremony says lift up our hearts. (Photo: AFP)$ Life

'Put down those smartphones!' pope tells bishops

"It's so sad when I'm celebrating mass here or inside the basilica and I see lots of phones held up."

8 Nov 2017 5:22 PM IST

The pontiff values his sleep and is tucked up in bed each night by 9pm. (Photo: AFP)

Pope admits to snoozing while praying

The pontiff values his sleep and is tucked up in bed each night by 9pm.

2 Nov 2017 3:33 PM IST

Pope Francis. (Photo: AFP)

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.

2 Nov 2017 6:15 AM IST

Pope Francis (Photo: AP)

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...

30 Sept 2017 2:04 AM IST

A gust of wind blows Pope Francis mantel as he delivers his message during his weekly general audience in St. Peters 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...

25 Sept 2017 1:42 PM IST

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 Sept 2017 2:00 AM IST

Bibi was set to be released immediately according to the court, although there was no word if any security arrangements were being made for her protection. (Photo: Facebook)

Pakistan court overturns christian woman's death sentence in Blasphemy...

'Appeal is allowed. She has been acquitted. Judgement of high court as well as trial court is reversed,' said Pak's...

31 Oct 2018 1:06 PM IST

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Mystic Mantra: Heavenly company

Nowadays, when bishops, pastors and godmen are accused of sexual aberrations or financial scams, the media delights in...

15 Oct 2018 12:12 AM IST

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

Pope accepts resignation of US cardinal over abuse cover-up claim

Cardinal Wuerl had offered to resign earlier after facing criticism over a report detailing mass sexual abuse cases when...

13 Oct 2018 11:14 AM IST