India declares 3-day State Mourning on passing away of Pope Francis

Apr 21, 2025

Pope Francis (88) passed away at his residence, Casa Santa Marta, in the Vatican on Monday morning. The Home Ministry stated: "Three-Day State Mourning...

Pope Francis makes first public appearance since being hospitalised five weeks ago

Mar 23, 2025

Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance after a month-long absence, at the hospital's balcony before making his way back to his...

Political fraternity express grief over passing of Pope Francis, labels him "global voice of justice and peace"

Apr 21, 2025

Leaders across the political spectrum have expressed deep sorrow and extended condolences over the passing of Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the...

US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania to attend Pope Francis' funeral in Rome

Apr 21, 2025

The pope died of a stroke followed by heart failure on Monday at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. His death was...

Pope Francis undergoes surgery for colon diverticulitis

Jul 04, 2021

Vatican City [Vatican], July 4 : Pope Francis is undergoing surgery for "colon diverticulitis," Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni told CNN on Sunday.

Pope Francis likely to get vaccinated against COVID-19 next week

Jan 10, 2021

Vatican City [Vatican], January 10 : Pope Francis has said that the Vatican will initiate Covid-19 vaccinations from next week and that he is...