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  People fill St. Peter's for Syria peace vigil

  World | Sep 07, 2013, 11:23 PM IST

  Vatican City: Tens of thousands of people have answered Pope Francis' call and massed in St. Peter's Square for a 4-hour prayer vigil for peace in Syria.It was believed to be one of the largest

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  Facts you should know about the Pope

  World | Feb 02, 2013, 11:34 PM IST

  New Delhi: The word 'pope' is derived from the Latin word 'papa' meaning father. In the Catholic Church, the Pope is regarded as the successor of St. Peter, the Apostle. St Peter was named by