Pope wants to simplify papal funeral rites, be buried outside Vatican
Pope Francis who turns 87 today, said he would be ready to resign if his health became extremely bad.
Sun Dec 17 2023
Pope Francis presides over funeral of predecessor Benedict
Clergy from around the world, a handful of heads of state and thousands of faithful attended the outdoor ceremony.
Thu Jan 05 2023
Tens of thousands view body of former Pope Benedict
Vatican police said that 65,000 people had filed past on the first day.
Tue Jan 03 2023
Death of former Pope Benedict overshadows New Year at Vatican
The body of Benedict was being prepared for three days of public viewing in the same church starting Monday.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Former Pope Benedict to have simple funeral after lying in state
The body of Benedict will lie in state in St. Peter's Basilica on Monday and remain there for three days before his funeral.
Sun Jan 01 2023
Pope Francis conducts traditional Christmas service at Vatican
A ceremony led by Pope Francis was held Sunday at the Vatican for the Christmas Festival, which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ in Christianity.
Sun Dec 25 2022
Shun polarisation, try dialogue to heal divided world, pope says at Christmas
Francis says only dialogue can resolve conflicts ranging from family feuds to threats of war.
Sun Dec 26 2021
Look beyond the lights and remember the poor, Pope says
Francis, ushers in the ninth Christmas of his pontificate, celebrates a solemn vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica for about 2,000 people.
Sat Dec 25 2021
Pope, in Easter message, slams weapons spending in time of pandemic
Francis read his "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and the world) message, in which he traditionally reviews world problems and appeals for peace.
Mon Apr 05 2021
Pope urges help for poor at low-key Christmas Eve Mass curbed by COVID
Pope Francis celebrated a low-key Christmas Eve Mass made sombre by the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday.
Fri Dec 25 2020
Vatican court hears graphic description of sexual abuse
Two priests went on trial, one charged with repeatedly raping an altar boy in a youth seminary and the other of covering up the attacks.
Wed Oct 14 2020
St. Peter's Basilica Lights Up With Massive Animal Light Show
A picture is projected on St. Peteris Basilica during the show iFiat Lux : Illuminating Our Common Home,i on December 8, 2015 at the Vati
Wed Dec 09 2015
Giant animals light up Vatican for environment show
Images of clouds, lions and butterflies were projected on the famous facade of St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican as global leaders try to trash out a historic climate deal in Paris.
Wed Dec 09 2015
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024