The Holy Doors at the Vatican will start closing on December 25, with the last one being shut on January 6. While this tradition has been followed since 1300, some people say they are nowhere in the Bible, and are an invitation to Satan.

Conspiracy theorists call Holy Doors at Vatican, that won't open until 2050, 'portals to hell'

Inside Vatican City, the entire army lives within a palace. Meet the Swiss Guard, a 500-year-old elite force that protects the Pope and symbolises faith, discipline, and history in the world’s smallest nation.

'Royal guards': This country's entire security force lives in a palace

India has many large cities. Some of these cities are so big that they are larger than entire countries. Today, we will look at six countries that are smaller in size than well-known Indian cities. Keep reading to find out which countries are smaller than Indian cities.

6 countries that are smaller than Indian cities

Vatican City may be the world’s smallest independent state, but beneath its spiritual significance lies a financial empire worth billions. From real estate and investments to tourism and donations, the Holy See operates a complex economy while maintaining its religious mission.

This country that runs on faith and finance! Inside Holy See’s billion-dollar empire

The Vatican City is the world’s richest country by GDP per capita, yet it has no army. Protected by faith, diplomacy, and the Swiss Guard, this tiny city-state survives through global influence, wealth, and divine politics instead of military might.

'Protected by faith': Richest country in world has no army to defend its enormous treasures

There are 5 countries in the world with no airports - yes, you heard that right!  There are some countries in the world that don’t have airports even now!  These nations rely on neighbouring countries for air travel and use roads, rail, or sea. 

5 countries around the world with NO airports

From Vatican City to Liechtenstein, here's a look at five countries where planes can’t land. This list also includes these countries - Monaco, San Marino and Andorra.

From Vatican City to Liechtenstein: 5 countries where planes can’t land

At the end of the Mass, the new pope expressed hope for negotiations to bring a “just and lasting peace” in Ukraine and offered prayers for the people of Gaza — children, families, and elderly who are “reduced to hunger,” he said, but made no mention of the hostages taken by Hamas.

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace and unity in inaugural Mass before global leaders

Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney early Thursday, signaling that the College of Cardinals has not yet reached a decision on the next Pope during the 2025 conclave.

Papal Conclave 2025: Black smoke rises from Sistine chapel, no Pope chosen yet

Currently, 133 cardinals are in Rome for the process while two could not travel due to health concerns. The first vote of papal conclave 2025, however, was could not bring the necessary result as confirmed by the black smoke from Sistine Chapel chimney. world

Papal Conclave 2025: What happens inside Sistine Chapel when cardinals vote to elect new pope

Out of more than 250 cardinals in world, only 135 who are below the age of 80 'on the day when the Apostolic See becomes vacant' are allowed to take part in conclave. World

Papal Conclave 2025: What is 'oath of secrecy' taken by each cardinal before entering Sistine Chapel to elect new pope

The conclave that begins next Wednesday to elect a successor for Pope Francis is the first in 46 ½ years for which the Vatican hasn’t ordered a set of cassocks for the new head of the Catholic Church — at least from the two best-known papal tailors.

Vatican city prepares for new Pope, preparation for new Pope's attire begins

World | US President Donald Trump joked that he would like to succeed Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke.

Donald Trump's 'I'd like to be pope' breaks internet as world awaits new Vatican head - Video

Amid India-Pakistan tensions post-Pahalgam attack, here are 5 countries that surprisingly have no army, proving that peace can be a powerful choice too. World India News Pakistan Photos

These 5 countries in world don't have an army - Who provides them security

In a key milestone for women's empowerment in the Vatican, Pope Francis has appointed sister Simona Brambilla as Vatican's first female prefect. The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis' aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.

Meet the Vatican's First Female Prefect

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is sending a high-level Indian delegation to participate in the ordination of Monsignor George Jacob Koovakad as a cardinal by the Pope in a function that will be held in the Vatican City on Saturday (December 7), said former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar.

PM Modi Sends Delegation To Attend Ordination Of Kerala Priest As Cardinal In Vatican

The statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro was lit up with images of Pope Francis to mark the launch of his book in Brazil. Several images of Pope Francis from different moments of his life were projected...Watch in for more details!

Brazil's Christ the Redeemer statue lights up to honour Pope’s new book

The Vatican on Monday reaffirmed its opposition to gender-affirming surgery, "gender theory" and surrogate parenthood, drawing criticism from advocates for LGBTQ Catholics.

Vatican rejects gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy in new document

Pope Francis remains unwell, for the second time this week health issues forced him to cut short his public address and on Thursday his speech was read by an aid. Watch to know more!

Pope Francis still unable to recover from ill health

African bishops on Thursday (January 11) expressed displeasure against the Vatican's recent decision to bless same-sex couples and said that it was not appropriate in Africa because it was contradictory to "the cultural ethos of African communities".

Vatican's blessings to same-sex unions 'not appropriate', say African bishops

Pope Francis has chosen his final resting place. His preferred location is not the Vatican but Rome. Pope Francis doesn't want to be buried alongside his predecessors but in a basilica in Rome.

Pope Francis decides to simplify Papal funeral rites

A disabled nun in the US state of Texas was caught sexting with a priest and is defying Vatican orders to leave the monastery. According to a report by the New York Post on Thursday (August 31), Rev.

US nun caught sexting with priest defies Vatican orders to leave monastery: Report

Pope Francis publicly defended the late pontiff, Saint John Paul II while condemning the recent insinuations as “offensive and baseless” by the brother of a Vatican schoolgirl who went missing 40 years ago.

Pope Francis condemns ‘offensive and baseless’ insinuations about St John Paul II

The Vatican on Tuesday said China had appointed a new bishop to Shanghai without consulting the topmost catholic institution in the world. The Holy See (the government of the Roman Catholic Church) was informed about the decision a 'few days ago' which is being seen as a violation of a bilateral pact.

China unilaterally appoints bishop to Shanghai, violates the secret pact once again

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