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Former Taiwans Vice-President Chen Chien-jen, second from left, prays in front of the body of late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, his head resting on a pair of crimson pillows, lying in state in St. Peters Basilica at The Vatican, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Pope Francis to lead ex-pontiff Benedict-'s funeral

The last time a pope presided over the funeral of his predecessor was in 1802, when Pius VII led the ceremony for Pius...

5 Jan 2023 8:33 AM IST

Pope Francis speaks during the weekly general audience on January 4, 2023 at Paul-VI hall in The Vatican. (Photo: AFP)

Pope praises -'gentle-' Benedict ahead of funeral

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis praised Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's Â“acute and gentle thoughtÂ” as he presided over a...

4 Jan 2023 6:07 PM IST

Former pope Benedict XVI posing for a picture at the airport in Munich, southern Germany in June 2020, after visiting his brother and before his departure.

Vatican says health of retired pope Benedict XVI -'worsening-'

VATICAN CITY: The health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has worsened due to his age, and doctors are constantly...

28 Dec 2022 6:30 PM IST

With his elevation, Dr Antony will be a one among the 226 serving Cardinals and will be a member of the 132-member College of Cardinals which will elect a new Pope. (Image By Arrangement)

DC EDIT | Dalit Cardinal marks a first

Cardinals are called princes of the Catholic Church though Pope Francis reminded them at an ordination ceremony a few...

31 Aug 2022 1:56 AM IST

Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, presented Rev. Anthony with a gold ring, and a letter of installation.

Telugu dalit is Cardinal first time

Poola Anthony, Archbishop of Hyderabad ordained as Cardinal

28 Aug 2022 6:52 AM IST

Hyderabad Archbishop Poola Anthony. (DC)

Pope Francis to install Hyderabad Archbishop Poola Anthony as Cardinal...

The ceremony, at the St Peterâ€™s Basilica in Vatican City, will be streamed live at 7.30 PM on YouTube, Facebook, and...

27 Aug 2022 2:21 PM IST

Abortion-rights activists rally on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, Saturday, July 9, 2022. (AP)

Anita Anand | Overturning Roe: Itâ€™s overzealous morality at play vs...

On June 24 this year, the US Supreme Court overruled its landmark 1973 Roe vs Wade ruling in the Dobbs vs Jackson...

10 July 2022 11:55 PM IST