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Pope Leo XIV Appoints Sr. Tiziana Merletti as Secretary of Dicastery for Consecrated Life and the Societies of Apostolic Life

22 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV Appoints Sr. Tiziana Merletti as Secretary of Dicastery for Consecr...

Pope Leo XIV Authorizes Decrees Recognizing Heroic Virtues of Servant of God Mathew Makil, Paving Way for Title of Venerable

22 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV Authorizes Decrees Recognizing Heroic Virtues of Servant of God Mat...

Rev. Fr. John Boya Veliyil Nominated as Chaplain to the Holy Father Pope Leo XIV

22 May 2025

Rev. Fr. John Boya Veliyil Nominated as Chaplain to the Holy Father Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of Saint Paul Outside-the-Walls, Entrusts Pontificate to Apostle’s Intercession

21 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of Saint Paul Outside-the-Walls, Entrusts Pontifica...

Pope Leo XIV Sends Message to Rio Conference Marking 10th Anniversary of ‘Laudato Si’

21 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV Sends Message to Rio Conference Marking 10th Anniversary of ‘Laudat...

Pope Leo XIV Pays Tribute to Pope Francis One Month After His Passing: “We Remember Him with Deep Gratitude”

21 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV Pays Tribute to Pope Francis One Month After His Passing: “We Remem...

“The Heart-Rending Price of Hostility Is Paid by the Innocent”: Pope Leo XIV Opens First General Audience with Appeal for Gaza

21 May 2025

“The Heart-Rending Price of Hostility Is Paid by the Innocent”: Pope Leo XIV Ope...

Pope Leo XIV to Preside at Mass Every Sunday in June and Hold Consistory on Canonizations

21 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV to Preside at Mass Every Sunday in June and Hold Consistory on Cano...

Pope Leo XIV Makes Surprise Visit to Dicastery for Bishops, Celebrates Mass

20 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV Makes Surprise Visit to Dicastery for Bishops, Celebrates Mass

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Dialogue and Building Bridges in First Audience with Religious Leaders

19 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Dialogue and Building Bridges in First Audience with Reli...

Pope Leo XIV meets with US Vice President Vance

19 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV meets with US Vice President Vance

Cardinal Oswald Gracias calls for lasting peace between India and Pakistan

19 May 2025

Cardinal Oswald Gracias calls for lasting peace between India and Pakistan

Pope Leo XIV will receive the Ring of the Fisherman during the Mass of Inauguration of his Pontificate

18 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV will receive the Ring of the Fisherman during the Mass of Inaugurat...

Pope Leo XIV at Inauguration Mass: 'Let us walk towards God and love one another'

18 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV at Inauguration Mass: 'Let us walk towards God and love one another...

Pope Leo XIV Appeals for Peace in Regina Caeli Address

18 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV Appeals for Peace in Regina Caeli Address

The rite for the Inauguration of the Petrine Ministry of Leo XIV

17 May 2025

The rite for the Inauguration of the Petrine Ministry of Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV Urges Diplomats to Foster Peace Rooted in Justice, Truth, and Hope

16 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV Urges Diplomats to Foster Peace Rooted in Justice, Truth, and Hope

Pope Leo XIV Urges Eastern Catholics to Preserve Their Heritage and Foster Peace

15 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV Urges Eastern Catholics to Preserve Their Heritage and Foster Peace

Holy See Reaffirms Commitment to Ending Child Labor at UN Dialogue

15 May 2025

Holy See Reaffirms Commitment to Ending Child Labor at UN Dialogue

CBCI President Archbishop Andrews Thazhath Meets Pope Leo XIV in Vatican, Extends Warm Welcome and Formal Invitation to Visit India

14 May 2025

CBCI President Archbishop Andrews Thazhath Meets Pope Leo XIV in Vatican, Extend...

Rome hosts Jubilee of Eastern Churches

13 May 2025

Rome hosts Jubilee of Eastern Churches

Jubilee of Eastern Churches: Divine Liturgy in Ethiopian Rite at St. Peter’s

13 May 2025

Jubilee of Eastern Churches: Divine Liturgy in Ethiopian Rite at St. Peter’s

CBCI Hosts Second National Ecumenical Bishops’ Fellowship and Consultation on Formation of National Federation of Churches

12 May 2025

CBCI Hosts Second National Ecumenical Bishops’ Fellowship and Consultation on Fo...

Pope Leo XIV Visits Chapel of Papal Apartments in the Apostolic Palace

12 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV Visits Chapel of Papal Apartments in the Apostolic Palace

Pope Leo XIV Urges Media to 'Disarm Words' and Promote Peace in Address to Journalists

12 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV Urges Media to 'Disarm Words' and Promote Peace in Address to Journ...

Vatican Sends Vesak Greetings, Calls for “Liberating Dialogue” Between Buddhists and Christians

12 May 2025

Vatican Sends Vesak Greetings, Calls for “Liberating Dialogue” Between Buddhists...

Seals removed from the Papal apartment of the Apostolic Palace

11 May 2025

Seals removed from the Papal apartment of the Apostolic Palace

Pope Leo XIV prays at tomb of late Pope Francis at St. Mary Major

11 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV prays at tomb of late Pope Francis at St. Mary Major

Pope visits Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano outside Rome

11 May 2025

Pope visits Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano outside Rome

Pope Leo XIV: ‘Whatever She Tells You, Do It’ - Pilgrimage to Genazzano Shrine Highlights Marian Devotion

11 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV: ‘Whatever She Tells You, Do It’ - Pilgrimage to Genazzano Shrine H...

Pope Leo XIV to lead first Regina Caeli prayer today

11 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV to lead first Regina Caeli prayer today

Pope Leo XIV expresses satisfaction over India-Pakistan ceasefire, urges wider Global Peace

11 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV expresses satisfaction over India-Pakistan ceasefire, urges wider G...

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at the tomb of Saint Peter

11 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at the tomb of Saint Peter

Church in India Eagerly Awaits Visit of Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV

10 May 2025

Church in India Eagerly Awaits Visit of Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV

CBCI Calls for National Day of Prayer for Peace Amid Rising Security Concerns

10 May 2025

CBCI Calls for National Day of Prayer for Peace Amid Rising Security Concerns

Pope Leo XIV's motto and coat of arms

10 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV's motto and coat of arms

Pope Leo XIV to Cardinals: Church must respond to digital revolution

10 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV to Cardinals: Church must respond to digital revolution

Pope Leo XIV's Pectoral cross holds relics of Saints Augustine and Monica

10 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV's Pectoral cross holds relics of Saints Augustine and Monica

The motto of Pope Leo XIV: “In the One, we are one.”

10 May 2025

The motto of Pope Leo XIV: “In the One, we are one.”

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV: The New Shepherd of the Universal Church

09 May 2025

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV: The New Shepherd of the Universal Church

CBCI Standing Committee Holds Thanksgiving Mass for Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV

09 May 2025

CBCI Standing Committee Holds Thanksgiving Mass for Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV

CBCI Expresses Joy and Loyalty Following Election of Pope Leo XIV

09 May 2025

CBCI Expresses Joy and Loyalty Following Election of Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass as Pontiff: "We Are to Bear Witness to Our Joyful Faith in Christ"

09 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass as Pontiff: "We Are to Bear Witness to Our Jo...

Inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV to be held on May 18

09 May 2025

Inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV to be held on May 18

The Conclave begins to elect 267th pope

08 May 2025

The Conclave begins to elect 267th pope

CBCI President Archbishop Andrews Thazhath Congratulates Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV

08 May 2025

CBCI President Archbishop Andrews Thazhath Congratulates Newly Elected Pope Leo ...

Black smoke signals end of first day of conclave

08 May 2025

Black smoke signals end of first day of conclave

Black Smoke: No election after morning of first full day of conclave

08 May 2025

Black Smoke: No election after morning of first full day of conclave

Habemus Papam!

08 May 2025

Habemus Papam!

Conclave: How a Pope is elected

07 May 2025

Conclave: How a Pope is elected

Cardinal Re: United in prayer before the Conclave, we ask the Holy Spirit for guidance

07 May 2025

Cardinal Re: United in prayer before the Conclave, we ask the Holy Spirit for gu...

Procession of the Cardinals from the Pauline Chapel to the Sistine Chapel and entrance into the Conclave and schedule of the Conclave

07 May 2025

Procession of the Cardinals from the Pauline Chapel to the Sistine Chapel and en...

‘Christian entrepreneurs in India are the architects of the Nation, shaping the nation with vision, integrity, and faith’: CBCI President, Archbishop Andrews Thazhath

06 May 2025

‘Christian entrepreneurs in India are the architects of the Nation, shaping the ...

12th General Congregation focuses on necessary qualities for a future Pope

06 May 2025

12th General Congregation focuses on necessary qualities for a future Pope

Officials and Conclave staff take Oath of Secrecy in Pauline Chapel

06 May 2025

Officials and Conclave staff take Oath of Secrecy in Pauline Chapel

11th General Congregation focuses on migration, synodality, unity

06 May 2025

11th General Congregation focuses on migration, synodality, unity

Cardinals invite faithful to pray for peace

06 May 2025

Cardinals invite faithful to pray for peace

Cardinal Mamberti: Pope Francis, faithful to his mission with all his strength

05 May 2025

Cardinal Mamberti: Pope Francis, faithful to his mission with all his strength

CBCI President Archbishop Andrews Thazhath Calls for Nationwide Prayer on May 7 as Cardinals Prepare to Elect New Pope

05 May 2025

CBCI President Archbishop Andrews Thazhath Calls for Nationwide Prayer on May 7 ...

Cardinals discuss need for hope this Jubilee at ninth General Congregation

04 May 2025

Cardinals discuss need for hope this Jubilee at ninth General Congregation

The Popemobile of Peace: Pope Francis’ final gift to Gaza

04 May 2025

The Popemobile of Peace: Pope Francis’ final gift to Gaza

Sistine Chapel prepared to host Cardinals for conclave on May 7

03 May 2025

Sistine Chapel prepared to host Cardinals for conclave on May 7

Cardinal Gugerotti: Eastern brothers and sisters enrich Church's universality

03 May 2025

Cardinal Gugerotti: Eastern brothers and sisters enrich Church's universality

Cardinal Fernández: Pope Francis was a tireless worker

02 May 2025

Cardinal Fernández: Pope Francis was a tireless worker

Cardinals discuss Evangelisation and mission at eighth General Congregation

02 May 2025

Cardinals discuss Evangelisation and mission at eighth General Congregation

CBCI Office for Labour and the Workers India Federation Celebrates the Jubilee of Workers on International Workers’ Day

01 May 2025

CBCI Office for Labour and the Workers India Federation Celebrates the Jubilee o...

CBCI Legal Cell Convenes Meeting on Rising Human Rights Violations

01 May 2025

CBCI Legal Cell Convenes Meeting on Rising Human Rights Violations

Conclave: Who will elect the next Pope

30 April 2025

Conclave: Who will elect the next Pope

UN Secretary General remembers Pope Francis

30 April 2025

UN Secretary General remembers Pope Francis

Cardinals recognize right to vote of all Cardinal electors in conclave

30 April 2025

Cardinals recognize right to vote of all Cardinal electors in conclave

Cardinals ask faithful to pray for their discernment for new Pope

30 April 2025

Cardinals ask faithful to pray for their discernment for new Pope

Cardinals discuss economic situation of the Holy See at General Congregation

30 April 2025

Cardinals discuss economic situation of the Holy See at General Congregation

Cardinals announce pre-conclave Mass at sixth General Congregation

29 April 2025

Cardinals announce pre-conclave Mass at sixth General Congregation

Cardinals thank attendees and organizers of Pope’s funeral

29 April 2025

Cardinals thank attendees and organizers of Pope’s funeral

Conclave to elect new Pope to begin on May 7th

28 April 2025

Conclave to elect new Pope to begin on May 7th

Cardinal Parolin at Novemdiales Mass: ‘Mercy takes us to heart of faith’

27 April 2025

Cardinal Parolin at Novemdiales Mass: ‘Mercy takes us to heart of faith’

Divine Mercy Sunday and Novemdiales: Cardinal Pietro Parolin to Preside Over Second Day of Eucharistic Celebration

27 April 2025

Divine Mercy Sunday and Novemdiales: Cardinal Pietro Parolin to Preside Over Sec...

Honorable President of India,  Smt. Droupadi Murmu, pays homage to Late Pope Francis

26 April 2025

Honorable President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, pays homage to Late Pope Fra...

Pope’s coffin sealed ahead of funeral on Saturday morning

26 April 2025

Pope’s coffin sealed ahead of funeral on Saturday morning

The funeral Mass for Pope Francis on Saturday

26 April 2025

The funeral Mass for Pope Francis on Saturday

Final Journey of Pope Francis Toward Saint Mary Major Basilica

26 April 2025

Final Journey of Pope Francis Toward Saint Mary Major Basilica

The burial will take place privately at Saint Mary Major Basilica

26 April 2025

The burial will take place privately at Saint Mary Major Basilica

Rite of sealing the coffin of Pope Francis

26 April 2025

Rite of sealing the coffin of Pope Francis

Archbishop Diego Ravelli spread a white silk cloth over the face of the Pope Francis

26 April 2025

Archbishop Diego Ravelli spread a white silk cloth over the face of the Pope Fra...

Cardinal Re: ‘Pope Francis Gave His Life for His Flock Until the End

26 April 2025

Cardinal Re: ‘Pope Francis Gave His Life for His Flock Until the End

Honorable President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Pays Homage to Pope Francis today

25 April 2025

Honorable President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Pays Homage to Pope Francis t...

Pope’s tomb made of marble from the land of his Italian grandparents

25 April 2025

Pope’s tomb made of marble from the land of his Italian grandparents

Cardinals hold third General Congregation, begin conversation about Church

25 April 2025

Cardinals hold third General Congregation, begin conversation about Church

“The Poor Bid Farewell to Their Shepherd”: In a Final Act of Love, Needy Gather to Honor Pope Francis

25 April 2025

“The Poor Bid Farewell to Their Shepherd”: In a Final Act of Love, Needy Gather ...

Cardinals hold 4th General Congregation, prepare for ‘funeral of shepherd’

25 April 2025

Cardinals hold 4th General Congregation, prepare for ‘funeral of shepherd’

Archbishop Andrews Thazhath, President CBCI pays respect to Pope Francis at the Vatican Basilica

25 April 2025

Archbishop Andrews Thazhath, President CBCI pays respect to Pope Francis at the ...