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Morality vs Biology

Recent discussions about the age of sexual consent that stemmed from the Union government’s decision to lower the...

20 March 2013 10:45 PM IST

The special-edition sports car, which boasts a 610 metric horsepower, is expected to sell for significantly more than its Italian retail price of around â‚¬200,000. (Photo: AFP)

Pope gets a white-and-yellow Lamborghini to auction for charity

Lamborghini Huracan, is signed by the pope outside his Vatican residence and will be auctioned by Sothebys.

17 Nov 2017 3:15 PM 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

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

Reporters film the entrance of the Vatican embassy to Italy, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Discovery of bones near Vatican embassy revives 1983 mystery

The Vatican said merely that the bones were found during work near its Rome embassy in the upscale residential...

31 Oct 2018 12:23 PM IST

From left, Christine Hearst Schwarzman, Donatella Versace and Stephen A. Schwarzman, CEO of Blackstone, look at a liturgical vestment of pope Benedict XV, in Rome, Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Vatican, the Met assemble show on Catholic effect on fashion

The exhibit will include garments for more ordinary mortals by designers spanning Azzedine Alia to Vivienne Westwood.

27 Feb 2018 12:50 PM IST

There are some in the Church who would even like them to be allowed to become deacons, a function currently reserved for lay men. (Photo: AFP)

Catholic bishops gather at Vatican to open priesthood to married men...

Bishops urge Pope to open priesthood to married men in Amazon.

28 Oct 2019 10:14 AM IST

The device is positioned as a tool for learning how to pray the rosary for peace in the world.

Vatican launches Click-To-Pray eRosary wearable

The smart bracelet consists of ten black agate and hematite rosary beads and a smart cross that stores data from the...

17 Oct 2019 7:30 AM IST

Pope Francis, with Vatican spokesman Alessandro Gisotti, answers reporters questions aboard the plane after taking off from Panama City. (Photo: AP)

Celibacy imperative for the Roman Catholic Church

Pope says he will not change priest celibacy rules.

29 Jan 2019 3:28 PM IST

Pope Francis greets young detainees before leaving Las Garzas youth detention centre in Pacora, on the outskirts of Panama City, on January 25, 2019, during his visit to Panama for World Youth Day. (Photo: AFP)

Concrete change' for Vatican

Church sex abuse summit a bid to usher in formidable change.

26 Jan 2019 8:11 PM IST