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Topic: Pope Francis

After same-sex blessing ruling, Pope Francis warns against inflexible ideologies

Thursday he mentioned the continuing debate between progressives and conservatives 60 years after Second Vatican Council, which ushered the Church into the modern world.

Pope Francis held ‘fraught’ call about Gaza war with Israeli President in October, reports WaPo

The Pope has consistently advocated for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict and maintains regular contact with the Catholic community in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas conflict has transitioned from war to ‘terrorism’, says Pope Francis

The Pope separately met families of Israeli and Palestinian hostages hours after both sides agreed on truce for at least 4 days to allow in aid and release of hostages.

‘Stop in the name of God’, Pope urges as he calls for humanitarian aid in Gaza

Pope Francis, 86, has already called for the creation of humanitarian corridors and has said a two-state solution was needed to put an end to the Israel-Hamas war.

Pope Francis hints at slight opening to blessings of same-sex couples

Pope made his opinion known in one answer to five questions from five conservative cardinals from Asia, Europe, Africa, the United States and Latin America.

Church open to everyone, including LGBT people, but has rules, says Pope Francis

Pope has pushed a series of reforms since he became pope 10 years ago, including giving more roles to women, particularly in high-ranking Vatican positions.

‘I feel angry and disgusted’: Pope Francis condemns burning of Koran

A man tore up and burned a Koran in Sweden's capital Stockholm last week, resulting in strong condemnation from several states.

Pope Francis accepts resignation of Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal accused of rape

Mulakkal, 59, was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Jalandhar in 2013. He stepped down temporarily from the post in 2018 when he was accused by a nun of raping her multiple times.

Ditch fossil fuels, end ‘senseless war against creation,’ Pope says in plea over climate change

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The world must rapidly ditch fossil fuels and end "the senseless war against creation", Pope Francis said on Thursday, in a fresh plea over climate change that called on

Vatican involved in peace mission to try end Russia-Ukraine conflict, says Pope Francis

Ukraine said on Sunday its troops were holding onto parts of the eastern city of Bakhmut, focus of a prolonged Russian assault.

On Camera

Maoism to new constitution—Nepal saw many changes, but the same old politics took control

The volatile situation has brought in more uncertainty in Nepali politics. Gen Z has energy, street power, and aspirations to bring in new leadership, but lacks political acumen.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

‘Foreign policy rests on hard power’—from 1965 Indo-Pak war to Op Sindoor, key takeaways for India

A panel of experts moderated by ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta drew connections between insights of 1965 Indo-Pak War and strategic takeaways highlighted by Op Sindoor.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?