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TopicRoman Catholic Church

Topic: Roman Catholic Church

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.

Pope used vulgar Italian word to refer to LGBT people, Italian newspapers report

Francis, who is 87, has so far been credited with leading the Roman Catholic Church into taking a more welcoming approach towards the queer community.

Saint Devasahayam’s anti-caste struggle angered Brahmins and Nairs, not his conversion

Devasahayam Pillai's new life became a cause of serious concern among high caste Hindus. They accused him of betrayal, and of insulting Brahmins and the royal throne.

Marxist Jesuits are not for tribal welfare. India and Indian Catholics both must realise that

Marxist Catholic priests in India are no longer happy focusing on old-fashioned parish work. Instead, they want to guide tribals towards ‘revolutionary Marxism’.

Where will the Queen go if Brexit turns ugly — and other updates from London

Pope Francis arrives in the UAE to promote a dialogue for peace and tolerance between the two faiths. 

These are the Christian priests accused of rape across Kerala churches

From teenagers and nuns to a tourist accusing priests of rape, the Indian clergy, like the Roman Catholic Church globally, has been tainted by scandal.

Pope ‘won’t say a word’ on charge he didn’t act on abuse, and mass grave in Sri Lanka

Another American aid cut for Palestinians, and a beloved politician passes away.

On Camera

How GST changed import duty revenue for states—no blame, more profit

The IGST component of total import duty collections is growing faster than that from Customs duty. And states enjoy a larger share in the rapidly growing pie of IGST on imports.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.