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Sunday, February 15, 2026
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Topic: Pope Francis

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.

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.

Anthony Poola, India’s first Dalit Cardinal, will help choose the next Pope

As the conclave gathers to elect a new Pope, Cardinal Anthony Poola's presence will be a powerful symbol for India’s Dalit Christians.

Tributes pour in for Pope Francis. A life of ‘humility, compassion & courage’ remembered

Following the death of the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, world leaders from across the globe reflected on his life & leadership, offering condolences to the Christian world.

Nishikant Dubey tried to undermine the judiciary. BJP leaders supporting him is troubling

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

All eyes on Sistine Chapel chimney. How Pope Francis’s successor will be elected

With the death of Pope Francis at age 88, Christian world now awaits papal conclave, which will conclude with white smoke rising from Sistine Chapel—signaling the new pope's election.

Francis: Outsider pope who humanised papacy, de-stigmatised homosexuality

Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, redefined Roman Catholic Church leadership with bold reforms while retaining its contentious traditional doctrines.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.