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Rome's top tourist attraction, Sistine Chapel, closes to the public
Tourists to Vatican are being shut out of the Sistine Chapel for the foreseeable future after the death of Pope Francis, which changed Rome’s most iconic site.
Published on Apr 28, 2025 06:53 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Vatican City
The pope’s last coded message
The message that shone through Francis’s provisions for his departure was that the true place of his church was on the margins of society.
Updated on Apr 28, 2025 07:18 AM IST
The Economist
Inside Pope Francis’ 9-day mourning: Complete schedule of the Novemdiales
With Pope Francis laid to rest, the Vatican is set to mourn the 88-year-old for nine days with the Novemdiales
Published on Apr 27, 2025 11:28 AM IST
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Donald Trump labelled an 'embarrassment' for dozing off during Pope's funeral
Donald Trump faced online criticism after photos of him allegedly sleeping at Pope Francis' funeral went viral.
Published on Apr 27, 2025 09:51 AM IST
Donald Trump spotted sleeping at Pope Francis' funeral? Photo viral
Several photos of President Donald Trump allegedly sleeping at Pope Francis' funeral went viral on social media on Saturday
Updated on Apr 27, 2025 05:38 AM IST
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Pope Francis laid to rest with lakhs in attendance, including Murmu, Trump
Pope Francis death set off mourning across the world and several world leaders attended the funeral with thousands of people lining up at the St. Peter's Square
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 09:51 PM IST
Shivam Pratap Singh
At Pope Francis funeral, Trump gets his ‘build bridges, not walls’ message
Both Trump and the Pope had been critical of each other for the past decade, ever since the Republican first ran for office in 2016.
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 05:00 PM IST
Donald Trump's blue suit at Pope Francis' funeral fumes mourners: ‘No respect’
President Donald Trump's decision to wear a blue suit instead of the customary black one infuriated mourners attending Pope Francis' funeral.
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 05:34 PM IST
Pope Francis’ funeral: When and how to watch the Vatican leader's last service
Following Pope Francis's death, his funeral is set for April 26 at St. Peter's Square. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re will lead the 10 a.m. Mass.
Published on Apr 26, 2025 04:29 PM IST
Here's how Donald Trump got ‘front-row’ seat at Pope Francis's funeral
Donald Trump arrived for Pope Francis's funeral ceremony in Vatican City on Saturday amidst reports that he would not be seated in the first row of dignitaries.
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 09:57 PM IST
Trump, Zelensky come 'face-to-face' at Pope funeral weeks after verbal spat
The meeting comes weeks after the two leaders had a public spat during a media interaction in Washington DC.
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 05:36 PM IST
Pope Francis's funeral timeline: What happens when?
Pope Francis died on Monday at the age of 88. His demise news was pronounced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church.
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 01:24 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Varnika Srivastava
Pope Francis funeral today: 300,000 people expected to attend | 10 updates
Pope Francis, who passed away at 88 on Easter Monday, will be buried in Rome on Saturday. His funeral is expected to attract over 150 delegations.
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 10:57 AM IST
Pope Francis funeral in Rome: Date, time, full list of guests
The funeral mass for Pope Francis will begin at 10am local time (around 1:30pm IST) and is expected to finish by 11:45am (around 3:15pm IST).
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 09:37 AM IST
Pope Francis' funeral seating chart: Trump, Biden could share awkward moment
The upcoming funeral of Pope Francis will be a historic gathering of world leaders, including Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 10:43 AM IST
Yash Nitish Bajaj
President Murmu pays homage to Pope Francis at Vatican, to attend funeral
President Murmu arrived in Rome earlier on Friday and will be attending the funeral mass of Pope Francis, scheduled to take place on Saturday.
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 09:46 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Shivam Pratap Singh
Cardinals meet in Rome to plan next steps after Pope Francis’s death
The conclave is set to begin after nine days of mourning, with discussions centered on finding a candidate who embodies simplicity and humility.
Published on Apr 25, 2025 09:30 PM IST
AFP |
Cardinal accused of covering up sex abuse cases will close Pope Francis' coffin
Roger Mahony, who is one of the nine cardinals and dozens of other officials overseeing two special rites on Friday and Saturday, has denied any wrongdoing.
Published on Apr 25, 2025 01:37 PM IST
From Murmu to Trump: Who are dignitaries attending Pope Francis’s last rites
Donald Trump, travelling with First Lady Melania Trump, is expected to arrive on Friday after Pope Francis’s coffin is sealed.
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 10:45 AM IST
What We Need in Pope Francis’ Successor
Someone in love with Jesus, with a sense of joy reminiscent of the scholar and poet St. Philip Neri.
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 10:17 AM IST
WSJ
President Droupadi Murmu to attend funeral of Pope Francis
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday after prolonged illness. He was 88. His funeral will be held on April 26.
Published on Apr 25, 2025 12:13 AM IST
Outrage as people take smiling selfies with Pope Francis’ body: ‘Disrespectful’
Mourners claimed some people posed for photos beside Pope Francis' open casket, even flashing smiles.
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 09:26 PM IST
Buenos Aires' poor neighborhoods mourn 'slum pope' Francis
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Published on Apr 24, 2025 08:59 PM IST
Reuters |
Review: Hope; The Autobiography by Pope Francis
The memoir – a first by a sitting pope – underscores why he spoke with so much empathy on issues like climate change and the refugee crisis
Published on Apr 24, 2025 02:25 PM IST
Pope Francis's body draws huge crowds as public tributes continue in Vatican
A significant security operation is planned for his funeral, with numerous world leaders expected to attend.
Published on Apr 24, 2025 02:08 PM IST
AFP |
JD Vance opens up about meeting Pope a day before he died: ‘It’s pretty crazy'
US Vice President JD Vance shared his thoughts on meeting Pope Francis just before his death, calling it 'crazy' but a great blessing.
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 01:26 PM IST
Conclave's viewership jumps 283% to 7 million minutes after Pope Francis' death
While the film logged around 1.8 million minutes watched on sunday, that number skyrocketed to 6.9 million minutes the following day
Published on Apr 23, 2025 05:22 PM IST
Samarth Goyal
Pope Francis on screen: How he became the first Pope to act in a film
Pope Francis became the first pontiff to star in a film with this 2017 feature. This was in addition to the documentary on his life made by Wim Wenders.
Published on Apr 23, 2025 02:29 PM IST
Public mourning begins for Pope Francis, casket moved to St Peter's Basilica
Pallbearers carried the simple wooden coffin on their shoulders through the Vatican's archway gates, out into St. Peter's Square and into the basilica.
Published on Apr 23, 2025 02:03 PM IST
AP |
The coming struggle to choose the next pope
There are several reasons why a liberal pontiff is not a foregone conclusion.
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 10:34 AM IST
The Economist