In New Documentary, Pope Francis Says ‘Sex Is A Beautiful Thing’
In the new documentary, Pope Francis was quizzed on a variety of topics, including LGBT rights, abortion, the porn industry, sex, faith and sex abuse within the Catholic Church.
Apr 06, 2023, 08:44 AM IST
Claims of forced conversion from Christianity to Islam not true: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan on ‘love, narcotics jihad' row
Slamming the controversial "love and narcotic jihad" comment made by Catholic Bishop Joseph Kallarangatt, Kerala CM Vijayan said those making such remarks have no factual backing.
Sep 22, 2021, 19:28 PM IST
'Love and narcotic jihad' being used to destroy non-Muslims: Kerala Church Bishop
Kerala Bishop Kallarangatt said, "They have realised that in a democratic country like India, taking up weapons and destroying others is not easy and have adopted various tactics to target non-Muslims. In the eyes of jihadis, non-Muslims should be destroyed."
Sep 10, 2021, 13:03 PM IST
'An evil': Pope Francis takes aim at 'fake news', social media abuse
The only end result of untruth is the spread of arrogance and hatred, he said.
Jan 24, 2018, 19:30 PM IST
After 60 years, priest jailed for life for murdering Texas beauty queen who came to him for confession
John Feit, a visiting priest in McAllen, Texas, was convicted on Thursday of premeditated murder in the death of Irene Garza, then 25 in 1960.
Dec 09, 2017, 10:16 AM IST
Pope Francis tells web companies: use profits to protect children
A commission Francis set up in 2014 to advise him on how to root out sexual abuse has been hit by defections by two key members who lamented lack of progress and cooperation from Vatican officials.
Oct 06, 2017, 20:00 PM IST
Philippine Church head urges end to drug killings
More than 2,000 other people have been killed in drug-related crimes and thousands more murdered in unexplained circumstances.
Aug 20, 2017, 23:12 PM IST
547 boys were abused at German Catholic choir school: Lawyer
The Regensburger Domspatzen ("Cathedral Sparrows"), a 1,000-year-old cathedral choir in Bavaria, was in 2010 dragged into the massive sexual abuse scandal plaguing the Catholic Church in recent years.
Jul 18, 2017, 19:38 PM IST
Cardinal George Pell 'totally rejects' sex abuse charges
"I am looking forward finally to having my day in court. I am innocent of these charges," Pell said in a statement.
Jun 29, 2017, 13:13 PM IST
Indonesia police fire tear gas on Muslims protesting church
Indonesian police fired tear gas to disperse hard-line Muslims protesting against the construction of a Catholic church in a satellite city of the capital Jakarta.
Mar 24, 2017, 14:40 PM IST
Australia's Catholic Church paid $213 million in abuse compensation, costs
A Royal Commission is Australia`s most powerful type of inquiry that is able to compel people to testify and recommend legislative changes and criminal charges.
Feb 16, 2017, 08:46 AM IST
4,500 pederasty cases reported against Australia's Catholic Church
Almost 4,500 people reported cases of pederasty or child sexual abuse perpetrated by members of the Catholic Church in Australia between 1980 and 2015.
Feb 06, 2017, 11:37 AM IST
Pope creates 17 cardinals, `Princes of the Church`
The cardinal electors come from Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Central African Republic, Italy, Mauritius, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Spain, the United States and Venezuela.
Nov 19, 2016, 14:48 PM IST
Missing Mexican priest found alive, tortured
A priest whose disappearance sparked protests in an eastern Mexican town was found alive but with injuries consistent with torture, the Catholic church said.
Nov 14, 2016, 11:08 AM IST
Vatican wishes Donald Trump well in US presidency, prays for "enlightenment"
The Catholic Church`s highest-ranking diplomat wished US President-elect Donald Trump well on Wednesday, saying he would pray for the new incumbent to be "enlightened".
Nov 09, 2016, 17:47 PM IST
Pope says he believes ban on female priests is forever
The Church barred women from becoming deacons centuries ago.
Pope Francis calls for 'immediate ceasefire' in Syria
Pope Francis, in his strongest appeal to date on the conflict in Syria, on Wednesday called for an "immediate ceasefire" to allow for the evacuation of civilians.
Oct 12, 2016, 16:03 PM IST
French church where priest slain to reopen
Two months after its priest was murdered by teenage jihadists, parishioners of a Catholic church in northern France will gather Sunday for a solemn re-opening ceremony to seek solace and solidarity.
Oct 02, 2016, 07:11 AM IST
Catholic churches in Kerala remember Mother Teresa
Hours before Mother Teresa is elevated to sainthood, the Catholic churches in Kerala held special prayer sessions and meetings to remind the people of her great work for the underprivileged.
Sep 04, 2016, 13:22 PM IST
