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Pope Francis urges Catholics to abandon 'mad pursuit' of money

Francis' fourth encyclical over his 11-year papacy largely abstains from talking about political issues, a departure from his earlier writings, which also addressed themes such as global climate change and 'trickle-down' economic policies.

24 October 2024, 17:28 IST

Pope Francis urges Catholics to abandon 'mad pursuit' of money

Pope Francis urges Catholics to abandon 'mad pursuit' of money

Pope Francis urges Catholics to abandon 'mad pursuit' of money

24 October 2024, 17:28 IST

As Vatican summit dodges issue of women clergy, Pope Francis takes criticism

Women's roles in the Church have been hotly debated on the sidelines during the Synod of Bishops, the second of two month-long Vatican summits being held a year apart following an unprecedented two-year canvassing of opinions of Catholics across the world.

22 October 2024, 10:14 IST

As Vatican summit dodges issue of women clergy, Pope Francis takes criticism

As Vatican summit dodges issue of women clergy, Pope Francis takes criticism

As Vatican summit dodges issue of women clergy, Pope Francis takes criticism

22 October 2024, 10:14 IST

Pope Francis meets Ukraine's Zelenskyy at Vatican

The two men, who previously met on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in southern Italy this summer, held private talks for 35 minutes at the Vatican's apostolic palace.

11 October 2024, 10:18 IST

Pope Francis meets Ukraine's Zelenskyy at Vatican

Pope Francis meets Ukraine's Zelenskyy at Vatican

Pope Francis meets Ukraine's Zelenskyy at Vatican

11 October 2024, 10:18 IST

Pope Francis to meet Ukraine's Zelenskyy on Friday

Francis last saw the Ukrainian president on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in southern Italy this summer.

09 October 2024, 13:37 IST

Pope Francis to meet Ukraine's Zelenskyy on Friday

Pope Francis to meet Ukraine's Zelenskyy on Friday

Pope Francis to meet Ukraine's Zelenskyy on Friday

09 October 2024, 13:37 IST

Pope's diverse choices of new cardinals won't smooth path for successor

In 2019, one of Francis' picks, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, attracted the ire of Italian politicians by climbing down a manhole in Rome to restore electricity to hundreds of homeless people living in an occupied building.

08 October 2024, 09:07 IST

Pope's diverse choices of new cardinals won't smooth path for successor

Pope's diverse choices of new cardinals won't smooth path for successor

Pope's diverse choices of new cardinals won't smooth path for successor

08 October 2024, 09:07 IST

Pope Francis slams world's 'shameful inability' to stop Israel-Hamas war

Francis, has spoken more openly in recent weeks about the Hamas-Israel conflict, and has become more vocal in his criticism of Israel's military campaign.

07 October 2024, 12:21 IST

Pope Francis slams world's 'shameful inability' to stop Israel-Hamas war

Pope Francis slams world's 'shameful inability' to stop Israel-Hamas war

Pope Francis slams world's 'shameful inability' to stop Israel-Hamas war

07 October 2024, 12:21 IST

Kerala priest elevated to Cardinal by Pope Francis

Born on August 11, 1973, in Thiruvananthapuram, Koovakad was ordained a priest on July 24, 2004, and later pursued training for diplomatic service at the prestigious Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy.

06 October 2024, 16:18 IST

Kerala priest Monsignor George Jacob Koovakad elevated to Cardinal by Pope Francis

Kerala priest Monsignor George Jacob Koovakad elevated to Cardinal by Pope Francis

Kerala priest elevated to Cardinal by Pope Francis

06 October 2024, 16:18 IST

Pope Francis to appoint 21 new cardinals on December 8

The ceremony to install the new appointees, known as a consistory, will be held on December 8, the 87-year-old pope announced during his weekly noon-time prayer with pilgrims and tourists in St. Peter's Square.

06 October 2024, 11:26 IST

Pope Francis to appoint 21 new cardinals on December 8

Pope Francis to appoint 21 new cardinals on December 8

Pope Francis to appoint 21 new cardinals on December 8

06 October 2024, 11:26 IST

Pope Francis, starting Vatican summit, tells delegates not to impose pet agendas

The critics expressed particular concern about plans to discuss blessings for same-sex couples and to allow women to be deacons -- Church ministers who are ordained like priests but cannot celebrate Mass.

02 October 2024, 10:41 IST

Pope Francis, starting Vatican summit, tells delegates not to impose pet agendas

Pope Francis, starting Vatican summit, tells delegates not to impose pet agendas

Pope Francis, starting Vatican summit, tells delegates not to impose pet agendas

02 October 2024, 10:41 IST

Pope Francis says Belgian clergy abuse victims deserve more compensation

Francis said on Sunday the amounts given to survivors, which ranged from 2,500 euros ($2,800) to 25,000 euros ($28,000), depending on the severity of the abuse, did not provide 'what was needed'.

29 September 2024, 17:15 IST

Pope Francis says Belgian clergy abuse victims deserve more compensation

Pope Francis says Belgian clergy abuse victims deserve more compensation

Pope Francis says Belgian clergy abuse victims deserve more compensation

29 September 2024, 17:15 IST