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Pope Francis likely to visit India after 2025: Union minister

Union Minister George Kurian on Saturday said the much-awaited visit of Pope Francis to India is likely to happen after 2025, which has been announced as the 'Jubilee Year' by the Catholic Church.......

Indian priest elevated as cardinal by Pope Francis

In a grand consistory held in the Vatican on Saturday, 51-year-old Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad was elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Francis. IMAGE: The red hat, or biretta, being......

'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......

What did Modi Tell Pope Francis?

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi gave Pope Francis his trademark hug when the Indian leader encountered the head of the Catholic church on the sidelines of the G7 summit at the Borgo Egnazia resort......

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......

Jindal brothers may have some good news for Pope Francis

* Insolvent Lucchini has recently begun idling capacity * Up to 4,000 Lucchini jobs are at risk * Pope Francis urges "creativity" in resolving its problems * Its facilities could be sold for a......

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PHOTOS: Football fan Pope Francis meets Messi's Argentina and Buffon's Italy

Pope Francis told the Italian and Argentine soccer teams on Tuesday that he could not decide who to back in their friendly match, but he urged them to set a good example in their behavior on and......

Soccer-loving Pope Francis gets new toy!

IMAGE: Pope Francis plays a round of foosball on the table gifted to him on Wednesday. Photograph: Twitter It’s a known fact that Pope Francis loves football. In his 8-year term as pontiff......

PHOTOS: Football fan Pope Francis meets Ronaldinho

IMAGE: Ronaldinho with Pope Francis. Photograph: Twitter Brazilian football star Ronaldinho, who was widely considered a footballing deity during his heyday, met Pope Francis at the Vatican on......

Pope Francis, Schweinsteiger win prizes at BAMBI Awards

IMAGE: Garmany footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger and wife Ana Ivanovic at the BAMBI Awards on Thursday. Photograph: Ana Ivanovic/Facebook Germany soccer coach, Joachim Loew, was recognised with an......

Sports Shorts: Pope Francis gets number 1 jersey from US football Hall of Famers

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday IMAGE: Pope Francis is presented with an American football helmet and a jersey during a meeting with members of American......

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