Pope Francis Condemns Israeli Strike That Killed Seven Children

21 Dec 2024

Pope Francis strongly condemned the bombing of children in Gaza as “cruelty” during a Saturday address, following reports of an Israeli airstrike killing seven children from one family in northern Gaza. The territory’s civil defence rescue agency stated that 10 members of the family, including the children, were killed in...

BlueKraft CEO Akhilesh Mishra Presents Publications On Modi’s Leadership To Pope Francis

10 Dec 2024

In a significant moment of cultural exchange, BlueKraft CEO Akhilesh Mishra recently shared a picture on social media platform X, showcasing two books presented to Pope Francis at the Vatican. The books, Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery and Igniting Collective Goodness: Mann Ki Baat @ 100, were handed over to the...

PM Modi Praises Kerala’s George Koovakad on Becoming Cardinal

08 Dec 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed immense pride after Pope Francis elevated Archbishop George Jacob Koovakad from Kerala to the prestigious Cardinal post in the Roman Catholic Church. The ceremony took place at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. PM Modi’s Heartfelt Acknowledgment In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote:...

EAM Jaishankar Hails Indian Delegation’s Visit To Vatican

08 Dec 2024

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar expressed his happiness over an Indian delegation’s visit to Vatican City to witness the ordination of Archbishop George Koovakad as Cardinal by Pope Francis. In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, "Delighted that the Indian delegation led by Minister George Kurian could visit the...

‘Possible Genocide’: Pope Francis Breaks Silence on Gaza

18 Nov 2024

Pope Francis has addressed allegations that Israel’s actions in Gaza might constitute genocide for the first time. In excerpts from his upcoming book 'Hope Never Disappoints. Pilgrims Towards a Better World', published by Italy's ''La Stampa' on Sunday (Nov 17), the pontiff called for a thorough investigation to determine whether...

Pope Francis Calls For Investigation Into Whether Israel’s Gaza Action Constitutes Genocide

18 Nov 2024

Pope Francis has called on the international community to evaluate whether Israel's military offensive in Gaza constitutes genocide, delivering his most pointed criticism yet of Tel Aviv's actions in the ongoing conflict. In excerpts from his upcoming book, published by La Stampa on Sunday, the Pope highlighted expert opinions on...

Pope Francis Meets LGBTQ Activists, Faces Pressure To Rethink Trans Care Ban

17 Oct 2024

In a rare and unpublicized meeting at the Vatican on Saturday, Pope Francis faced calls to overturn the Catholic Church’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender individuals. The 80-minute private gathering took place at the pope’s residence and included LGBTQ activists, a Catholic sister who works with the community, a...

Pope Francis Criticizes Both U.S. Presidential Candidates On Abortion And Migration, Urges Voting For “Lesser Evil”

14 Sep 2024

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — During an airborne news conference on his return to Rome from Asia, Pope Francis expressed concerns about both U.S. presidential candidates for what he called anti-life stances on abortion and migration. Though he didn’t mention Donald Trump and Kamala Harris by name, the pope’s words...

Pope Francis Targeted In Foiled Jakarta ISIS Terror Plot, Seven Arrested

08 Sep 2024

Seven Arrested in Connection with the Attack Plan The Indonesian police have detained seven individuals in connection with a terror plot targeting Pope Francis during his recent visit to Jakarta. The arrests, carried out by the national police anti-terrorism squad Detachment-88, took place between September 2 and 3 in various...

Pope Francis Arrives in Papua New Guinea as Part of 12-Day Southeast Asia and Oceania Tour

06 Sep 2024

Pope Francis arrived in Papua New Guinea on Friday evening, marking the second stop of his 12-day tour across Southeast Asia and Oceania. The 87-year-old pontiff landed in Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea, after departing from Indonesia earlier in the day. The Pope, who disembarked from his...