Ecuadorian Catholic priest Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari was killed when a heavy crucifix and a statue of Jesus Christ fell from the wall behind the altar during a livestreamed Mass at the
The Vatican has released the first photograph of Pope Francis since his hospitalization four weeks ago for a life-threatening bout of double pneumonia. The image, which shows the 88-year-old pontiff in a
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As Pope Francis remains hospitalized for a fourth week with pneumonia, concerns are growing over his ability to participate in the most significant events of the Catholic calendar, including Easter Sunday. The
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As Pope Francis remains hospitalized amid worsening health concerns, the College of Cardinals is bracing for a potential papal succession that could shape the future of the Catholic Church. With 138 cardinals
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Pope Francis has suffered a serious health setback after experiencing a bronchial spasm on Friday, leaving him reliant on a ventilator to assist his breathing. The Vatican confirmed that while the 88-year-old
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Pope Francis is currently in critical condition, and in these challenging times, it is important for us to reflect on the immense contributions he has made to the Catholic Church. Born Jorge
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by Our Correspondent in London As Pope Francis battles double pneumonia in a Roman hospital, questions surrounding his potential successor have intensified. At 88 years old, with an increasingly fragile health condition,
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by Our Correspondent in London As Pope Francis enters his eighth day in a Roman hospital battling pneumonia, questions are swirling about his future. Will he follow in the footsteps of his
More Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Roman Catholic Church, is facing a significant health crisis as the Vatican reports that his condition has worsened. Admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Friday
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Donald Trump has announced a new task force to eliminate what he calls “anti-Christian bias” in the federal government, accusing Joe Biden’s administration of “persecuting” religious Americans. Speaking at the National Prayer
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An Italian priest has been excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church after publicly refusing to recognize the authority of Pope Francis and calling him the “antipope.” Father Natale Santonocito, 61, was barred
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The Vatican has issued a strong warning about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI), cautioning that the technology holds “the shadow of evil” and urging governments to take a more proactive
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Pope Francis has made several key appointments that suggest a shift in the Catholic Church’s power dynamics, particularly concerning women’s roles. These appointments, including the appointment of Raffaella Petrini as the first
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by Luxman Aravind When President Anura Kumara Dissanayake delivered his Christmas message in 2024, likely drafted with the assistance of a language model (LLM) by one of his aides, few could have
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Editorial Today, as we ‘celebrate’ Christmas, we must ask: what have we truly done to honour the birth of Christ? How has the Divine been reduced to a mere commodity, manipulated and
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As winter’s chill envelops us and twinkling lights adorn our streets, there’s a palpable sense of excitement in the air. Christmas, with its timeless traditions and heartwarming moments, has long been a
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