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Pope Francis

Pope Francis

Explore the life, teachings, and papacy of Pope Francis, the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church. Discover his reforms, his focus on social justice, and his impact on global issues.

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Pope Francis hospitalised for medical tests & treatment for bronchitis, says Vatican

Feb 14 2025, 03:51 PM IST
Pope Francis was hospitalised on Friday morning for tests and to continue the treatment of his ongoing bronchitis, the Vatican said in a statement.
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Pope Francis injured in fall weeks after bruising chin in another stumble, Vatican issues statement

Jan 16 2025, 05:59 PM IST
Pope Francis has suffered a contusion on his right forearm following a fall at the Santa Marta residence, the Vatican confirmed on Tuesday.
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Pope Francis opens Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica, marking the launch of 'Jubilee of Hope' [WATCH]

Dec 25 2024, 08:57 AM IST
Pope Francis inaugurated the 2025 Holy Year with the theme "Pilgrims of Hope," marking the opening of the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica. The event, which began on December 24, 2024, and will run until January 6, 2026, featured a ceremony with biblical readings and the symbolic opening of the door.
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Biden commutes sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life in prison, blocking executions under Trump

Dec 23 2024, 03:57 PM IST
US President Joe Biden announced Monday that he is commuting the sentences of 37 individuals currently on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
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Who is George Jacob Koovakad, the Indian Catholic priest to be appointed as Cardinal by Pope Francis?

Dec 08 2024, 01:39 PM IST
George Jacob Koovakad, an Indian priest from Kerala, has been appointed cardinal by Pope Francis, marking a historic moment for the Catholic Church in India. Koovakad's extensive diplomatic service and close relationship with the Pope have led to this significant elevation, strengthening India's presence at the Vatican.
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Pope Francis urges American Catholics to choose 'lesser evil' in upcoming Presidential election

Sep 15 2024, 02:48 PM IST
During the conference, Pope Francis criticised the policies related to immigration and abortion. He condemned the rejection of migrants as a "grave" sin and likened Kamala Harris's pro-abortion stance to "assassination." The Pope highlighted that both expelling migrants and supporting abortion contradict the fundamental value of life.
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Elon Musk's AI fashion show featuring Modi, Biden, Putin, Pope and more breaks the Internet (WATCH)

Jul 22 2024, 09:51 AM IST
The video began with Pope Francis, who was seen in a white puffer coat that resembled a luxurious winter garment, cinched at the waist with a gold belt. He carried a large, ornate cross in one hand and a holy water sprinkler in the other.
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Milestone alert! PM Modi crosses 100 million followers on X, becomes most followed world leader; see stats

Jul 14 2024, 07:32 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday achieved another remarkable milestone by becoming the most followed world leader on the social media platform X, surpassing the 100 million followers mark.
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'Hello from the Melodi team': Italian PM Meloni, PM Modi's cheerful selfie video sets Internet abuzz (WATCH)

Jun 15 2024, 12:23 PM IST
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni joined the 'Melodi' trend by sharing a cheerful selfie video with PM Narendra Modi during the G7 Summit in Apulia, southern Italy.
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G7 Summit: A look at PM Modi's visit to Italy

Jun 15 2024, 11:36 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday wrapped up an action-packed day in southern Italy, where he held several bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the G7 summit.
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