'Pope Francis Was Warm And Welcoming'

'Senior Vatican officials were pleasantly surprised at the number of Indians who had come to witness the ceremony.' IMAGE: Pope Francis speaks with new Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad during a......

Modi hugs Pope Francis at G7; invites him to India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday invited Pope Francis to visit India and said he admired the pontiff's commitment to serving the people. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pope Francis......

PM Modi lands in Italy for G20 Summit; to meet Pope Francis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Rome, Italy, to participate in the G20 Summit where he will join other leaders in discussions on global economic and health recovery from COVID-19,......

Devasahayam Pillai declared saint by Pope Francis

Devasahayam Pillai, who embraced Christianity in the 18th century, on Sunday became the first Indian layman to be declared a saint by Pope Francis during an impressive canonisation ceremony at the......

Pope remembers fellow Argentine Diego affectionately

IMAGE: Pope Francis holds weekly audience at the Vatican. Photograph: Vatican Media/Handout via REUTERS Pope Francis remembers soccer legend and fellow Argentine Diego Maradona with affection and......