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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......

Fire And Fury In Putin's War

'In the name of God I ask you: Stop this massacre!' Pope Francis told thousands of worshippers at St Peter's Square on Sunday, alluding to Vladimir Putin's brutal invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian......

In the name of God I ask you, stop this massacre: Pope on Ukraine invasion

Pope Francis on Sunday condemned the "massacre" in Ukraine and said the "unacceptable armed aggression" must stop. IMAGE: Pope Francis. Photograph: ANI Photo Speaking to thousands of people in St.......

Why Did The Pope Visit The Russian Embassy?

It stands to reason that at the meeting on Friday, Pope Francis conveyed to the Kremlin, some message in regard of the developments in Ukraine.The long duration of the meeting in the Russian......

21 Photos That Defined 2021

Images that capture what it was like living through 2021. Please click on the images for a better look. IMAGE: Supporters of then United States president Donald J Trump riot at the US Capitol......

Climate change: Here's what writer Amitav Ghosh has to say

What disappoints Ghosh is the failure of policy makers in preparing for impacts of climate change which are already affecting us. Novelist and essayist Amitav Ghosh, below, left, had his first......

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......

PIX: Church in honor of Maradona opens in Mexico

IMAGE: A fan kneels at the entrance to the first Mexico's church in memory of soccer legend Diego Maradona. Photograph: Edgard Garrido/Reuters A pair of large vases bearing soccer balls stand at......

PICS: Argentina bids farewell to flawed hero Maradona

IMAGE: Fans cry as they walk out of the goverment palace Casa Rosada after paying their respects to Diego Maradona in Buenos Aires on Thursday. Photograph: Rodrigo Valle/Getty Images Argentines......

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......

'Maradona leaves too soon, but leaves a legacy'

IMAGE: A shirt with the image of former football star Diego Maradona hangs on a fence on November 26, 2020 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Maradona, considered one of the biggest football stars in......

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