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AI major concern for humanity, says Pope Leo XIV in his vision for papacy
Technology | May 10, 2025, 07:57 PM ISTPope Leo XIV addressed the cardinals who elected him during his first formal audience. He stated that AI presents challenges to the defense of human dignity, justice, and labour.
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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost elected as 267th Pope, appears on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica
World | May 09, 2025, 12:36 AM ISTCardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new Pope. After being elected, Prevost chose the name Pope Leo XIV. He appeared on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica and thanked fellow cardinals for voting him as the new Pope.
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Trump's Pope avatar: US President shares AI image in papal attire, says 'love to be next...'
World | May 03, 2025, 02:53 PM ISTEarlier, US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump attended the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican. Other world leaders who were also present include italy PM Giorgia Melonim French President Emmanuel Macron, and others.
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'In that moment, I understood there was...': Pope's doctor recounts Francis' last moments
World | Apr 24, 2025, 06:38 PM ISTDr Sergio Alfieri was alerted about the Pope's deteriorating condition by Francis' health care assistant, Massimiliano Strappetti, that Francis had been stricken and needed to be taken to the hospital. The doctor said that he arrived in 20 minutes after he was alerted.
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Meet four Indian cardinals set to attend conclave that picks new Pope
World | Apr 22, 2025, 12:18 PM ISTFollowing the death of Pope Francis, a conclave will be organised to elect the next Pontiff. The conclave will also see the presence of four Indian cardinals, who will participate in the selection process of the next Pope.
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Pope Francis passes away at 88: What happens next and how will a new one be chosen?
Explainers | Apr 21, 2025, 04:28 PM ISTThe death of Pope Francis will set in motion a series of sacred, time-honoured procedures in the Vatican, rooted in traditions that have been followed for decades. These procedures unfold in distinct stages, incorporating established methods and rituals.
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Pope Francis dies at 88: A look at his 12-year papacy and its enduring impact
World | Apr 21, 2025, 02:23 PM ISTPope Francis, the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church, passed away at the age of 88, marking the end of a transformative papacy that spanned over a decade. His leadership was defined by a focus on mercy, interfaith dialogue, and a commitment to addressing global challenges.
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Pope dies: Being first to take the name Francis to refusing Apostolic Palace - 10 interesting facts
World | Apr 21, 2025, 02:30 PM ISTThe pope suffered various ailments in his 12-year papacy. In the weeks before his death, he had been treated for chronic lung disease, including a respiratory crisis.
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Pope Francis makes first public appearance before discharge from hospital
World | Mar 23, 2025, 02:29 PM ISTPope Francis hospital discharge: News of his discharge comes after the Vatican said this week that the Pope's condition appeared to be improving, adding that his pneumonia is considered under control.
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Pope shows 'slight improvement', say doctors as Vatican marks another Holy Year event without him
World | Mar 09, 2025, 04:56 PM ISTFor the fourth Sunday in a row, the pope will not appear for his weekly noon blessing, though the Vatican planned to distribute the text he would have delivered if he were well enough.
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Pope Francis thanks people for their prayers in audio message: 'From the bottom of my heart'
World | Mar 07, 2025, 07:08 AM ISTPope Francis, in an audio message on Thursday, thanked people for their prayers. Francis was hospitalised three weeks ago as he was suffering from double pneumonia.
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Pope Francis suffers fresh respiratory issues, put back on noninvasive ventilation: Vatican
World | Mar 04, 2025, 06:49 AM ISTPope Francis was first admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital two weeks ago, after being plagued by a string of lung-related medical struggles, including bronchitis and then pneumonia.
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Pope Francis not out of danger but his condition isn't life-threatening, says doctor
World | Feb 22, 2025, 07:43 AM ISTThe 88-year-old Pope Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 after a case of bronchitis worsened, doctors have suggested 'absolute rest' for him.
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Pope Francis again repeats gay slur in closed-door meeting days after issuing apology
World | Jun 12, 2024, 01:55 PM ISTOn Tuesday, during his meeting with Roman priests, Francis reiterated his stance, expressing that "there seems to be a prevalent atmosphere in the Vatican," suggesting it would be preferable for young men with homosexual inclinations to refrain from entering the seminary.
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'I'm still alive', jokes Pope Francis as he leaves hospital after breathing difficulties lower
World | Apr 01, 2023, 09:55 PM ISTFrancis, 86, was hospitalised at Gemelli Polyclinic on Wednesday following his weekly public audience in St Peter’s Square after reportedly experiencing breathing difficulties.
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Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95, says Vatican
World | Dec 31, 2022, 10:54 PM ISTPope Benedict's dramatic decision paved the way for the conclave that elected Pope Francis as his successor.
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Vatican: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI lucid, stable, but condition ‘serious’
World | Dec 29, 2022, 10:00 PM ISTA statement from Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said Pope Francis asked for continued prayers “to accompany him in these difficult hours.”
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Elon Musk comes back on Twitter after longest break, posts picture with Pope
World | Jul 02, 2022, 09:59 PM ISTFrancis frequently meets with high-profile figures in strictly private audiences that are held in a reception room of the Vatican hotel where he lives.
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Pope Francis offers to meet Putin, still waiting to hear back
World | May 03, 2022, 06:05 PM ISTPopes for decades have sought to visit Moscow as part of the longstanding effort to heal relations with the Russian Orthodox Church, which split with Rome more than 1,000 years ago. But an invitation has never been forthcoming.
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First Indian layman to be conferred sainthood
India | Nov 11, 2021, 09:27 AM ISTDevasahayam Pillai, a Hindu converted to Christianity in the 18th century, will become the first Indian layman to be conferred sainthood.