Catholics gather to hear Pope Francis give Easter Mass VATICAN CITY: Tens of thousands of Catholics will gather Sunday at Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City to hear Pope... Published 31 Mar, 2024 11:32am
Life & Style Steady hearts, steady hands as Vatican experts restore masterpieces VATICAN CITY: Whenever Alessandra Zarelli, a restorer at the Vatican Museums, works on a masterpiece by an artist... Published 20 Dec, 2023 01:51pm
Life & Style Beyond the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums says ‘we are much more’ VATICAN CITY: Barbara Jatta, the first woman to head the Vatican Museums, wants visitors to avoid being suffocated... Updated 30 May, 2023 05:05pm
World Pope, back from illness, expected for Easter Mass VATICAN CITY: Tens of thousands of Catholics will gather in Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday to hear Pope Francis give... Published 09 Apr, 2023 10:30am
World Pope Francis leaves hospital, saying ‘I’m still alive’ ROME: Pope Francis left hospital to return to the Vatican on Saturday after being treated for bronchitis, making... Published 01 Apr, 2023 03:04pm
World Pope Francis in hospital, events cancelled VATICAN CITY: The Vatican said Wednesday that Pope Francis, 86, was in hospital in Rome for previously scheduled... Published 31 Mar, 2023 06:45am
World Pope Francis to address faithful on Christmas Day VATICAN CITY: Thousands of people are set to gather Sunday in St Peter’s Square to hear Pope Francis deliver his... Published 25 Dec, 2022 12:26pm
World Question of who might succeed Pope Francis to loom over cardinals’ gathering VATICAN CITY: Roman Catholic cardinals from around the world gather for events at the Vatican starting this weekend... Published 25 Aug, 2022 08:15pm
World Pope defends media freedom, pays tribute to killed reporters VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday paid tribute to journalists who have died or been jailed in the line of duty,... Published 02 May, 2022 07:30am
World Pope leads crowds in prayer for peace in Ukraine VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday led crowds in St. Peter’s Square in silent prayer for Ukraine, appealing to... Published 14 Feb, 2022 06:47am
World Pope sends money for migrants VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis has pledged 100,000 euros ($114,000) to help migrants blocked on the border between ... Published 19 Jan, 2022 06:15am
World Vatican tightens screws on conservatives over traditional Latin Mass VATICAN CITY: The Vatican on Saturday warned conservative Roman Catholics who have balked at Pope Francis’ ... Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am
World Biden has unusually long meeting with pope VATICAN CITY: US President Joe Biden held an unusually long meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Friday as a... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Print Don't send migrants back to unsafe countries: Pope VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday urged countries not to send migrants back to insecure countries such as Libya,... Updated 25 Oct, 2021 09:42am
Print Pope asks world's Christians to pray and fast for Afghanistan VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday called on the world's Christians to pray and carry out fasting to ask God to... Updated 30 Aug, 2021 05:07am
World Pope urges peace, unity in special mass for Myanmar ROME: Pope Francis celebrated mass in honour of Myanmar on Sunday, repeating his calls for an end to violence in the... Updated 17 May, 2021 10:03am
World Pope urges for calm in Middle East clashes VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday said the loss of innocent lives in violence between Israel and Palestinians was... Updated 17 May, 2021 10:03am
World Pope appoints first woman to senior synod post The Argentinian-born pope has signalled his wish to reform the synod and have women and laypeople play a greater role in the church. Published 07 Feb, 2021 10:34am