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Topic: Vatican city

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.

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.

Pope to make late Italian teenager Acutis a saint in April, used computer skills to spread faith

Carlo Acutis, who died of leukaemia in 2006 aged 15, was dubbed ‘God's influencer’.

Pope clears sainthood for Italian millennial known as ‘God’s influencer’

Carlo Acutis, who died of leukaemia in 2006 aged 15, used computer skills to spread Catholic faith during his short life. He was beatified in 2020 after one miracle was attributed to him.

Vatican approves blessings for same-sex couples in landmark ruling

A document from the Vatican's doctrinal office said such blessings would not legitimise irregular situations but be a sign that God welcomes all.

Vatican says transgender people can be baptised, serve as godparents

The Vatican's doctrinal office said transgender people could be godparents at baptism as well as wedding witnesses, but the local priest should exercise 'pastoral prudence' in his decision.

Vatican secretly disciplined Nobel-winning bishop 2 years ago over alleged abuse of minors

Vatican's acknowledgement came in response to allegations that East Timor bishop and Nobel Peace Prize winner Carlos Ximenes Belo sexually abused boys decades before.

Pleasures of loving sex & food are divine, church was tough on them, says Pope Francis

In a book of interviews, Pope Francis said that the Church condemned vulgar or brute pleasure but has always accepted simple, human and moral pleasure.

Theresa May loses crucial Brexit vote, US-China trade deal looking uncertain

A former Vatican treasurer has been convicted for child sexual abuse in Australia, and IMF has hailed Greece’s economic performance.

Trump sanctions Turkish officials to get back at Erdogan, and a ‘dengue-free’ city

Three killed in violence over elections in Harare, and Australia may be in the throes of the worst drought in its history. 

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VD Satheesan, KC Venugopal or Ramesh Chennithala—who’ll be Congress’ CM pick in Kerala?

From a Congress viewpoint, who would be the ideal Chief Minister for Kerala at this point? It should be Shashi Tharoor, given how he ticks all the boxes.

Indian LNG importers accelerate spot market purchases as prices dip

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot buying and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.