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Pope Benedict gave Pope Francis a white box after his resignation. It had papers on 2012 leak

In 'Life', Pope Francis told his story for the first time, sharing the origins of ideas that characterised his papacy.

‘Holy Troll-in-Chief’? Trump draws backlash, humour, more memes with image of himself as pope

This comes days after after the US president joked that he would be his number one choice for the next pope. Trump posted the AI-generated image on Truth Social.

What Pope Francis’ death reveals about public grief

For those who knew Pope Francis personally, the loss will be profound and lasting. For the rest of us, we are witnesses to the passing of a beloved figure, not mourners in the intimate sense.

Prez Droupadi Murmu, Kiren Rijiju, others leave for Vatican City to attend Pope Francis’ state funeral

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Vatican City for two days from 25 to 26 April to attend Pope Francis's state funeral and offer condolences on behalf of the Government and people of India.

Pope Francis’s remains to be taken to St Peter’s Square before funeral Saturday

His body is set to be taken in an open casket from the chapel of the Vatican residence, where he lived, to St Peter’s, entering through the central door, in a grand procession.

Pope Francis left behind a globalised church. Cardinals from Asia to Africa to choose his successor

The first modern pontiff to hail from anywhere but Europe, Pope Francis from Argentina, redefined Church leadership by diversifying its highest-ranking positions.

Save the Marathi tigers campaign & heaven’s newest resident takes the service entrance

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Pope Francis’s funeral to be held Saturday in St Peter’s Square in Vatican, world leaders to attend

The funeral service for the late pontiff will be held in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, in the shadow of the Basilica, on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. (0800 GMT).

Cardinals gather in Vatican to plan Pope Francis’s funeral; conclave to begin next month

All cardinals in Rome were invited to meet at the Vatican at 9 a.m. (0700 GMT) to make funeral plans. The Vatican said it expected the ceremony to take place on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

Trump to attend Pope Francis’ funeral in Rome, condoles death of the pontiff

In a Truth Social post, US President Donald Trump shared that he along with his wife Melania, will be travelling to Rome for the funeral of the spiritual leader.

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Pakistan is getting new friends. Conflicts with India will only grow

Pakistan is likely to enjoy closeness with the US, China and Saudi Arabia. This is different from its relative isolation of recent years.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.