Pope Francis returns to Vatican 11 days after intestinal surgery
Pope Francis returned to the Vatican 11 days after surgery to remove part of his colon.
Jul 14, 2021, 23:50 PM IST
Vatican rejects second appeal of Kerala nun against her expulsion from congregation
She was expelled from FCC for participating in public protests demanding the arrest of Franco Mulakkal in the nun rape case.
Mar 02, 2020, 13:45 PM IST
Priest in Kerala suspended by Vatican for raping minor in 2016
Catholic priest, Robin Vadakkumchery, who had served Syro Malabar Church in Kerala has been expelled from priesthood by the Vatican, media cell of Archdiocese of Mananthavady in Wayanad district said on Sunday.
Mar 01, 2020, 15:53 PM IST
At Vatican, empty tombs add new twist to missing girl mystery
Experts were looking for the remains of Emanuela Orlandi, the daughter of a Vatican clerk who failed to return home following a music lesson in Rome.
Jul 11, 2019, 20:51 PM IST
Cardinal Pell: Dramatic fall from grace for Vatican treasurer
Pell is the most senior Roman Catholic official to be convicted of sexual offences, bringing a rolling abuse scandal that has dogged the church worldwide for three decades to the heart of both the Vatican and Australian civic life.
Feb 26, 2019, 06:34 AM IST
Top Vatican cleric Cardinal Pell found guilty of abusing two choir boys 22 years ago
Pell becomes the most senior Catholic clergyman worldwide to be convicted for child sex offences.
Feb 26, 2019, 06:29 AM IST
Kerala nun rape: Bishop Franco Mulakkal steps down, brought to notice of Vatican
Meanwhile, Bishop Mulakkal has been brought to the notice of the Vatican.
Sep 15, 2018, 12:20 PM IST
Pope Francis denounces abortion as Nazi-era white glove eugenics
Pope Francis denounced abortion on Saturday as the "white glove" equivalent of the Nazi-era eugenics programme and urged families to accept the children that God gives them. Francis spoke off-the-cuff to a meeting of an Italian family association.
Jun 17, 2018, 07:57 AM IST
Churches in India conspiring with Vatican to destabilise govt: VHP
Archbishop of Goa and Daman Father Filipe Neri Ferrao on Monday wrote a letter to churches saying that the Constitution is in danger and most people are living in insecurity.
Jun 06, 2018, 17:32 PM IST
Christmas 2017: International weekend getaways that will leave you spellbound
Check out these famous destinations to travel this Christmas.
Dec 13, 2017, 16:20 PM IST
Vatican official says the Pope Francis 'loves China'
This June, Rome expressed "grave concerns" over the fate of a clandestine or underground church bishop who was detained mid-May.
Aug 04, 2017, 23:24 PM IST
Vatican treasurer makes brief Australian court appearance over historical sex charges
Australian police said last month Pell had been summoned to appear on charges of "historical sexual offences" from multiple complainants.
Jul 26, 2017, 10:42 AM IST
Cardinal choler over copyright of Mother Teresa's sari
"Holy Mother Teresa of Calcutta is a universal symbol, beloved by believers (and) unbelievers," said Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, 85, an ex-prefect of the powerful Congregation for the Causes of Saints.
Jul 18, 2017, 18:55 PM IST
Donald Trump announces trip to Saudi Arabia, Israel, Vatican
Donald Trump on Thursday announced his first foreign trip as president will include stops in Saudi Arabia, Israel and the Vatican -- the spiritual centers of Islam, Judaism and Catholicism.
May 04, 2017, 23:28 PM IST
Pope makes historic visit to Rome Anglican church
Pope Francis attended a service at the All Saints' Church in Rome on Sunday, becoming the first pontiff in history to visit an Anglican church in the Italian capital.
Feb 27, 2017, 00:42 AM IST
China vows to crack down on organ trafficking and transplant tourism
China has said it is committed to combating organ trafficking and transplant tourism.
Feb 08, 2017, 18:27 PM IST
Vatican expresses 'concern' on Trump's wall, travel ban
The Vatican today voiced "concern" over President Donald Trump's executive orders to build a wall on the US-Mexican border and impose a travel ban on nationals from seven Muslim-majority countries.
Feb 01, 2017, 23:07 PM IST
Pope reaches out to families of terror victims in Christmas
Pope Francis urged an end to the fighting in Syria as he gave his Christmas address at the Vatican on Sunday, saying "far too much blood has been spilled" in the conflict.
Dec 25, 2016, 17:03 PM IST
Pope Francis says he believes ban on female priests is forever
Francis has previously said that the door to women`s ordination is closed, but proponents of a female priesthood are hoping that a future pope might overturn the decision.
Nov 02, 2016, 12:25 PM IST
Mother Teresa: Some unknown facts about the world's most famous nun
Mother Teresa also founded the Missionaries of Charity Brothers in 1963.
Sep 04, 2016, 08:19 AM IST
