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Why Pope Francis Named Himself After Italian Saint St Francis of Assisi
When Jorge Mario Bergoglio became pope in 2013, he chose a name no pontiff had ever taken: Francis. It was inspired by St Francis of Assisi - the saint of the poor, the humble and the earth.
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Vatican Postpones Sainthood For "God's Influencer" After Pope's Death
Sunday's scheduled canonisation of the Catholic Church's first millennial saint has been postponed to a later date after the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican said on Monday.
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Italian Teen, Set To Be 1st Millennial Saint, Was An 'Ordinary' Child: Mother
Carlo Acutis, who learned several computer coding languages and developed websites for his parish and the wider Church, died from leukaemia aged 15 in 2006.
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"He Called Sanskrit World's Best Language": PM Modi On Sufi Poet Amir Khusrau
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the Sufi tradition as India's shared heritage and praised its saints for their pluralistic message, saying they recited the verses of Quran and also listened to the Vedas.
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Rajasthan Man Donates Property Worth Crores To Tribals, Becomes Monk At Maha Kumbh 2025
Swami Hiteshwaranand Saraswati, a revered saint from Rajasthan, was honored with the prestigious title of Mahamandaleshwar at the 2025 Prayagraj Mahakumbh.
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1,000-Year-Old Bayeux Tapestry Depicts William the Conqueror’s Victory
The Bayeux Tapestry, an extraordinary 11th-century embroidery, vividly portrays William the Conqueror's victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and the death of King Harold. Spanning 230 feet in length, this detailed masterpiece consists of 58 scenes embroidered with wool, depicting significant historical moments, including Halley's Comet and Har...
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Video: Amit Shah Visits Maha Kumbh With Family, Takes Holy Dip In Sangam
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached Prayagraj on Monday to participate in the Maha Kumbh celebrations. He took the holy dip at Triveni Sangam, flanked by several Hindu saints and seers, and offered prayers to God.
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5 Most Beautiful Libraries In The World For The Bibliophile In You
From heavy-ornamented baroque structures to modern-minimalist interiors, these most beautiful libraries in the world are nothing short of a grand spectacle.
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"Eager To Take Dip At Sangam, Receive Blessings From Saints": Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday expressed his anticipation of participating in the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela here, by taking a dip at the Sangam and seeking blessings from saints.
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At Maha Kumbh Mela, This Seer Carrying A Pigeon For Nine Years In Spotlight
The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj is known for its spiritual grandeur, attracting saints and ascetics from across the country.
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Juna Akhara Saint Found Hanging In Haridwar Flat, Probe On: Police
A saint belonging to the Juna Akhara, residing in Shanti Bhavan located in the Kankhal police station area of Haridwar, was found dead, said the police on Sunday.
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Isidore Of Seville: The Patron Saint Of The Internet
In a world where information flows freely, its easy to forget that, for centuries, knowledge was much harder to come by. Imagine a time when the internet didnt exist, books were scarce, libraries were few, and most people couldnt even read.
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Pope Francis Kicks Off Christmas With A Sombre Mass Under Shadow Of War
At Saint Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis used his Christmas Eve mass to urge Christians to think "of the wars, of the machine-gunned children, of the bombs on schools or hospitals."
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1,800-Year-Old Silver Amulet Found in Germany, Challenges Early Christian History
An 1,800-year-old silver amulet discovered in a German grave is the earliest known evidence of Christianity north of the Alps. The amulet features a Latin inscription invoking Saint Titus and Jesus Christ, shedding light on the spread of Christianity beyond its early centres. Researchers believe this discovery may shift the timeline of Christianisa...
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Scientists Reveal Real Face Of Santa Claus After 1,700 Years. See Pics
Scientists have revealed the face of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the real-life bishop who inspired the concept of modern-day Santa Claus.
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Why Pope Francis Named Himself After Italian Saint St Francis of Assisi
When Jorge Mario Bergoglio became pope in 2013, he chose a name no pontiff had ever taken: Francis. It was inspired by St Francis of Assisi - the saint of the poor, the humble and the earth.
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Vatican Postpones Sainthood For "God's Influencer" After Pope's Death
Sunday's scheduled canonisation of the Catholic Church's first millennial saint has been postponed to a later date after the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican said on Monday.
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Italian Teen, Set To Be 1st Millennial Saint, Was An 'Ordinary' Child: Mother
Carlo Acutis, who learned several computer coding languages and developed websites for his parish and the wider Church, died from leukaemia aged 15 in 2006.
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"He Called Sanskrit World's Best Language": PM Modi On Sufi Poet Amir Khusrau
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the Sufi tradition as India's shared heritage and praised its saints for their pluralistic message, saying they recited the verses of Quran and also listened to the Vedas.
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Rajasthan Man Donates Property Worth Crores To Tribals, Becomes Monk At Maha Kumbh 2025
Swami Hiteshwaranand Saraswati, a revered saint from Rajasthan, was honored with the prestigious title of Mahamandaleshwar at the 2025 Prayagraj Mahakumbh.
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1,000-Year-Old Bayeux Tapestry Depicts William the Conqueror’s Victory
The Bayeux Tapestry, an extraordinary 11th-century embroidery, vividly portrays William the Conqueror's victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and the death of King Harold. Spanning 230 feet in length, this detailed masterpiece consists of 58 scenes embroidered with wool, depicting significant historical moments, including Halley's Comet and Har...
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Video: Amit Shah Visits Maha Kumbh With Family, Takes Holy Dip In Sangam
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached Prayagraj on Monday to participate in the Maha Kumbh celebrations. He took the holy dip at Triveni Sangam, flanked by several Hindu saints and seers, and offered prayers to God.
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5 Most Beautiful Libraries In The World For The Bibliophile In You
From heavy-ornamented baroque structures to modern-minimalist interiors, these most beautiful libraries in the world are nothing short of a grand spectacle.
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"Eager To Take Dip At Sangam, Receive Blessings From Saints": Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday expressed his anticipation of participating in the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela here, by taking a dip at the Sangam and seeking blessings from saints.
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At Maha Kumbh Mela, This Seer Carrying A Pigeon For Nine Years In Spotlight
The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj is known for its spiritual grandeur, attracting saints and ascetics from across the country.
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Juna Akhara Saint Found Hanging In Haridwar Flat, Probe On: Police
A saint belonging to the Juna Akhara, residing in Shanti Bhavan located in the Kankhal police station area of Haridwar, was found dead, said the police on Sunday.
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Isidore Of Seville: The Patron Saint Of The Internet
In a world where information flows freely, its easy to forget that, for centuries, knowledge was much harder to come by. Imagine a time when the internet didnt exist, books were scarce, libraries were few, and most people couldnt even read.
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Pope Francis Kicks Off Christmas With A Sombre Mass Under Shadow Of War
At Saint Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis used his Christmas Eve mass to urge Christians to think "of the wars, of the machine-gunned children, of the bombs on schools or hospitals."
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1,800-Year-Old Silver Amulet Found in Germany, Challenges Early Christian History
An 1,800-year-old silver amulet discovered in a German grave is the earliest known evidence of Christianity north of the Alps. The amulet features a Latin inscription invoking Saint Titus and Jesus Christ, shedding light on the spread of Christianity beyond its early centres. Researchers believe this discovery may shift the timeline of Christianisa...
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Scientists Reveal Real Face Of Santa Claus After 1,700 Years. See Pics
Scientists have revealed the face of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the real-life bishop who inspired the concept of modern-day Santa Claus.
