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Pope Francis chose THIS footballer as his favourite. Hint: It's not Messi or Maradona

Pope Francis: The 88-year-old was football fan and had supported Argentine side San Lorenzo since he was a child. He would go watch matches with his father and brothers

Thomas Rohler, Anderson Peters, Julius Yego among other top stars set to compete at Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025

Sports: Headlined by double Olympic medallist, the event will see elite male and female javelin throwers from around the world compete in India for the first time

7 Books  written by Pope Francis

Pope Francis authored several books, many of which reflect his thoughts on faith, social issues, and the role of the Church in the modern world. Here are some notable titles.

Sri Lanka: Buddha's tooth picture goes viral; authorities to probe authenticity of picture

A photo claiming to show Buddha's sacred tooth in Sri Lanka has gone viral, sparking widespread attention and debate online. Authorities are investigating the authenticity and origins of the image.

6 Best Books to Read to Understand Pope Francis

Life Fun: Trending: Discover the essence of Pope Francis through six insightful books that delve into his life, leadership, and revolutionary ideas, offering a deeper understanding of his impact.

Pope Francis was once gifted a 'Lamborghini Huracan'! Here is what he did with the supercar

In 2017, Pope Francis was gifted a custom white-and-gold Lamborghini Huracán by the luxury carmaker. The colours matched the Vatican flag, and the vehicle was presented directly to the Pope at the Vatican.

Who was Pope Francis? Beloved pontiff passes away at 88

Pope Francis was the first pope from South America and the first from the Jesuit order. He brought several reforms to the church and promoted unity between Catholics, non-Catholics and non-Christians. World | Trending

Pope Francis dies: Latin America's first pontiff leaves behind powerful Easter message

Pope Francis died Monday morning, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church,″ Farrell said in the announcement. “He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalized.

Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov condemns EU's absence from WWII commemorations

Russian foreign minister has accused Europe of attempting to openly revive the ideology of Nazism. His comments following the European Union's decision to ban its officials from attending the victory day celebrations in Moscow. Lavrov condemned the move as deeply disrespectful to the memory of those who fought against fascism in World War II. Watch in for more details!

JD Vance visits India with wife Usha and kids: A glimpse of first day
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JD Vance, a U.S. Senator, and his family recently visited the Akshardham temple, which is renowned for its stunning architecture and spiritual significance.

'We’re going to try to make something really great': Ryan Coogler shares X-Files reboot plans with Gillian Anderson

Director Ryan Coogler, who is celebrating the success of his latest film, Sinners, shared some exciting news about his upcoming X-Files reboot.

WWE WrestleMania 41: Stone Cold Steve Austin’s return on Night 2 ends in a BLUNDER! - Watch Video

Though the woman understandably looked irked after falling back on her seat, the Rattle Snack checked on her immediately before entering the ring. Sports

‘Who am I to judge’: Stance on LGBTQ, surrogacy among most contentious moments of Pope Francis’ papacy

World: Pope Francis’ pontificate was marked by significant divisions within the Church, and his positions on topics such as LGBTQ+ rights, priestly celibacy, and the role of women in the Church faced resistance from conservative factions.

'Rolex or Patek Philippe': Which was Pope Francis' favourite $20 watch, and why?

Unlike many world leaders and religious figures who opt for luxury timepieces, Pope Francis is known to wear the Casio MQ-24-7B2 — a simple plastic digital watch priced under $20.

Not 'innocent': Trump administration's flip-flop deportation adds to American man's woes in El Salvador

The US is either slapping tariffs or deporting people; this has been a major agenda for Trump 2.0. In a quest to deport immigrants, an erroneous deportation took place. Trump says he is not innocent. World

Oprah Winfrey, Chris Rock and other celebrities you didn't know were big fans of Pope Francis

Entertainment Pope Francis was extremely famous with Hollywood celebrities. From Jimmy Kimmel to Jane Fonda and Oprah Winfrey, here's what all these celebs said about him.

Pope Francis death: Final appearance on Easter Sunday before his death | Watch moment

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church has died on April 21. This has ended an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension. Pope Francis sought to overhaul the institution. He was 88, and had survived a serious bout of double pneumonia. Watch in for more details!

Pope Francis made his big screen debut in this 2018 film which premiered at Cannes

World | Entertainment The Pope had a lot of firsts to his name. He was the first pope from the Society of Jesus, the first from the Americas and the Southern Hemisphere. Pope Francis also featured in a film.

Papal power plays! From The Two Popes to Conclave,  the 6 gripping movies about the Vatican
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Whether they are based on real life or fiction, these movies explore the tension between power, faith and the divine. Here are 6 gripping movies about the Vatican.