Following the demise of Pope Francis on April 21 this year, cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the pope of the Roman Catholic church on Thursday, May 8. Taking the papal name Leo XIV, he said, “Peace be with you,” as his first words when he addressed the crowd of faithfuls at St Peter's Square in the Vatican. As the Catholic community rejoices the election of their new spiritual leader, here are five facts about Pope Leo XIV and his spiritual journey (Text and Photos Courtesy: AP/AFP)
09 May,2025 05:40 PM IST | Raaina Jain
Pope Francis, who was the head of the Catholic Church since March 2013, passed away on Monday, April 21, following a long battle with respiratory issues. World leaders and the Catholic community across the globe mourned his unfortunate demise and paid tribute to the spiritual leader (Photos Courtesy: AFP)
22 April,2025 04:43 PM IST | Raaina Jain
Pope Francis held the office of the highest honour in the Roman Catholic church, yet what often made news was his love for simple things like pizza and football. Beyon commitments to his service, he was known to be a man of varied interests that ran deep within them, some even connecting him to his childhood. Here is a peek into his life beyond the church
21 April,2025 07:41 PM IST | Katyayani Kapoor
A day after blessing thousands on Easter Sunday, Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88. As the spiritual leader has been sick over the last few months, here is a a sneak peek into his silent struggles dealing with a respiratory complications as he leaves millions heartbroken with his departure
21 April,2025 04:13 PM IST | Katyayani Kapoor
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Faithful and pilgrims were on Monday seen gathering at the St Peter's square following the death of Pope Francis in the Vatican. Pics/AFP
21 April,2025 03:15 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
The Christian community across India celebrated the joyous occasion of Easter with prayers, processions and other traditions on Sunday. The day is also called ‘Easter Sunday’ or ‘Resurrection Sunday’.
20 April,2025 10:09 PM IST | Raaina Jain
Here's an in-depth look at how countries around the world celebrated Easter this year, showcasing the rich diversity of customs and cultural expressions tied to this significant holiday. (Pics/ AFP)
20 April,2025 05:32 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad
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Members of the Christian community gathered at St. Andrew’s Marathi Church in Agripada area of Mumbai on Saturday to take part in the Easter eve procession. Pics/Shadab Khan
19 April,2025 11:00 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Members of the Christian community took part in a solemn Good Friday Lenten Walking Pilgrimage in Santacruz East, Mumbai. (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE)
19 April,2025 04:26 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The day is celebrated by visiting the church, hunting easter eggs and decorating them, fasting throughout the Lenten season before Easter and sharing joyous meals with loved ones. Check out how India celebrated easter on Sunday
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