News for 'Catholic'

Joe Biden: From being one of the youngest senators to oldest US president

Joe Biden: From being one of the youngest senators to oldest US president

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The presidential dreams that the veteran leader from Delaware had harboured since childhood seemed all but over for a third time until he won South Carolina's Democratic Party primary on February 29 last year, forcing most rivals out of the race and making one of the most dramatic comebacks in American political history.

Ireland votes to allow 'life-saving' abortion

Ireland votes to allow 'life-saving' abortion

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Irish lawmakers on Friday overwhelmingly voted in favour of a groundbreaking law that will allow abortion in limited cases in the predominantly Catholic country, following an outcry over the death of an Indian dentist after a miscarriage last year. Prime Minister Enda Kenny and his coalition government pushed through the protection of life in pregnancy bill, which will allow for abortions only when a woman's life is under threat if her pregnancy continues.

From Lincoln to Trump: A look at inaugurations past

From Lincoln to Trump: A look at inaugurations past

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

From when James Buchanan was sworn in in 1857 to Donald Trump in 2017.

'Humans have never learned from history'

'Humans have never learned from history'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'We need to retell this history from many different perspectives.'

Savita remembered: Irish abortion bill passes first hurdle

Savita remembered: Irish abortion bill passes first hurdle

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Lawmakers in Ireland, a pre-dominantly Catholic country, have overwhelmingly backed a bill that would pave the way for legalising abortion in life- threatening cases, after widespread outrage over the death of an Indian dentist following a miscarriage last year.

11 killed as IS suicide bombers strike Indonesian churches

11 killed as IS suicide bombers strike Indonesian churches

Rediff.com13 May 2018

A family of six, including two young girls, were responsible for the attacks, national police chief Tito Karnavian said.

The BEST International Films of 2021

The BEST International Films of 2021

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).

When the Pope lost his cool!

When the Pope lost his cool!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

The usual calm and demure Pope on Tuesday showed a rare sign of anger during his trip to Mexico after a crowd pulled his arm and caused him to topple onto a wheelchair-man in front of him.

Savita only maternal death recorded in Ireland in 2012

Savita only maternal death recorded in Ireland in 2012

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Ireland, a predominantly Catholic country, has recorded the death of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar as the only maternal casualty in 2012, which a new report has found was not true.

PIX: 1 million meet Pope Francis at Rio's Copacabana beach

PIX: 1 million meet Pope Francis at Rio's Copacabana beach

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Take a look at images from Pope Francis' first foreign trip as pontiff.

Priyanka's Coup! Modi at Delhi reception

Priyanka's Coup! Modi at Delhi reception

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

How many times has NaMo attended a movie star's wedding reception?

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Political analysts believe that an aggressive Harris, 55, will easily prevail over Pence, 61, during the only vice-presidential debate and help her running mate Joe Biden, 77, to widen his lead over Trump, 74.

UP, CLOSE AND PERSONAL: Meet the Rock'n'Roll priest!

UP, CLOSE AND PERSONAL: Meet the Rock'n'Roll priest!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

God is a rockstar for Mexican Catholic priest Adolofo Huerta, known as "Gofo", who likes rock music, dyes his hair red, dresses in black, and enjoys riding his motorcycle.

Prayers being outsourced to India!

Prayers being outsourced to India!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2004

Church attacks: 'It is a pattern'

Church attacks: 'It is a pattern'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

'This is the third time we are getting an assurance from the central government. We want the investigations to come up with results.'

Pope Francis seen as ray of hope for India's Vatican dream

Pope Francis seen as ray of hope for India's Vatican dream

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

The Catholic Church in India expects more representation in Vatican during Pope Francis' tenure considering the humble background of the first pontiff from Latin America.

Pope Francis, PONTIFF OF FIRSTS, breaks tradition

Pope Francis, PONTIFF OF FIRSTS, breaks tradition

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

The newly elected Pope Francis has made history in more ways than one. Being dubbed as the Pontiff of Firsts, Jorge Mario Bergoglio is the first non-European leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics in more than 1,000 years.

PHOTOS: Inside the SECRET chamber of power at the Vatican

PHOTOS: Inside the SECRET chamber of power at the Vatican

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

The 115 cardinals responsible for electing a new Pope are currently inside the most beautiful chapel in the world, holding the most furiously guarded conclave on the planet.

Election for new pope to begin on Tuesday

Election for new pope to begin on Tuesday

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

The Roman Catholic cardinals will begin electing a new pope on Tuesday, the Vatican announced on Friday after 115 cardinals gathered for talks, BBC reported.

'Mahatma Gandhi was spiritual leader of non-violence in US'

'Mahatma Gandhi was spiritual leader of non-violence in US'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Pelosi also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's communication skills at the event.

Revere Mother for her work, not 'miracles'

Revere Mother for her work, not 'miracles'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

For the thousands of destitute that Mother Teresa treated, she was 'god incarnate' and her hand was the miracle of love the poor needed. Attributing scientifically-unproven remedies as miracles does not help the followers of Missionaries of Charity and humanity in general, says Pallava Bagla.

Lanka needs new laws to deal with IS threat: PM

Lanka needs new laws to deal with IS threat: PM

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The PM said the government knew that Sri Lankan nationals who joined the Islamic State had returned, but they could not be arrested as joining a foreign terrorist organisation is not against the law in the island nation.

Ban on Malayalam film Saint Dracula 3D?

Ban on Malayalam film Saint Dracula 3D?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2013

The Kerala Catholic Youth Movement (KCYM) wants a ban on the film as they feel it hurts the religious sentiments of Christians.

P J Kurien heads Indian team to attend pope's inauguration

P J Kurien heads Indian team to attend pope's inauguration

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

An Indian delegation led by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P J Kurien on Monday left for the Vatican from Delhi to take part in the installation of Pope Francis as the 266th Pontiff of the Catholic church.

'Hand of God' brings Argentina Pope, says Maradona

'Hand of God' brings Argentina Pope, says Maradona

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

The same "hand of God" brought the papacy to Argentina as helped it to the 1986 World Cup, says Diego Maradona, the soccer legend whose famously illicit, handled goal against England still excites passions at home and abroad.

Who is Pope Francis I?

Who is Pope Francis I?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

In a lifetime of teaching and leading priests in Latin America, which has the largest share of the world's Catholics, Bergoglio has shown a keen political sensibility as well as the kind of self-effacing humility that fellow cardinals value highly, says his official biographer, Sergio Rubin.

She wants to plant 40,000 trees on her 40th birthday!

She wants to plant 40,000 trees on her 40th birthday!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'Mother Nature is our greatest teacher and is always showing us the way, if only we would listen.'

EU may relax visa norms for Indians

EU may relax visa norms for Indians

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

The proposed comprehensive free trade agreement between India and the 27-nation EU bloc includes relaxation of visa norms for professionals.

Fire ravages Notre Dame cathedral, spire collapses

Fire ravages Notre Dame cathedral, spire collapses

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The fire sent flames and huge clouds of grey smoke billowing into the Paris sky as stunned Parisians and tourists watched on in sheer horror.

Highs and lows that marked Pope Benedict's tenure

Highs and lows that marked Pope Benedict's tenure

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Rediff.com takes a look at some of the highs and lows that marked Pope Benedict XVI's tenure.

Failing health forces Pope Benedict to quit

Failing health forces Pope Benedict to quit

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

"The pope announced that he will leave his ministry at 8:00 pm (1900 GMT) on February 28," said Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi.

Irish probe on Savitha death should be fair: India

Irish probe on Savitha death should be fair: India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

As the tragic death of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar in Ireland continues to evoke outrage world wide, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi Sunday said the inquiry ordered by the Irish government should be 'transparent and fair'.

Savita's death: India calls Irish envoy, conveys angst

Savita's death: India calls Irish envoy, conveys angst

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

India on Friday summoned the Irish ambassador to convey its "concern and angst" over the untimely and tragic death of an Indian dentist in Ireland after doctors allegedly refused to terminate her 17-week-long pregnancy on the ground that it was a "Catholic country".

Women's commission to take up abortion row with MEA

Women's commission to take up abortion row with MEA

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

The National Commission for Women on Friday said it would take up with the external affairs ministry the issue of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar's death in Ireland after doctors allegedly refused to terminate her 17-week pregnancy on the ground that it was a Catholic country.

Even Christians in India feel Savita could have been saved

Even Christians in India feel Savita could have been saved

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

The death of an Indian dentist in Ireland, whose life could have been saved through an abortion, sparked outrage in India on Thursday with political parties terming it as a violation of human rights while her parents demanded an international probe.

Indian woman dies after being refused abortion in Ireland

Indian woman dies after being refused abortion in Ireland

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

A 31-year-old Indian woman died in Ireland from blood poisoning after doctors allegedly refused to perform an abortion as it is "a Catholic country". Irish authorities have launched a probe into the death of Savita Halappanavar, a dentist, who was 17 weeks pregnant. She had suffered a miscarriage and later died of septicaemia at University Hospital Galway in October, The Irish Times reported on Wednesday.

'Ooty diocese must protect kids from convicted priest'

'Ooty diocese must protect kids from convicted priest'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

'I truly believe that I have to do everything in my power to make sure that kids are protected and safe,' Megan Peterson, who has filed a case against the Ottacamund diocese and Bishop A Amalraj, tells Ritu Jha/Rediff.com

Joanna's controversial nude ad and more fashion news!

Joanna's controversial nude ad and more fashion news!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Welcome to the weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

In PHOTOS: The new pope's first day on the job

In PHOTOS: The new pope's first day on the job

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Here's a look at Pope Francis' first day on the job.

What Indians want the new Pope to be

What Indians want the new Pope to be

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

From being open minded to having a better understanding of the suffering of the masses to shedding the secrecy over the Vatican's activities... the expectations from the next Pope reflect the times we live in, discovers A Ganesh Nadar