Pope ushers in Christmas, decries commercialisation

Pope ushers in Christmas, decries commercialisation Vatican City: Pope Benedict ushered in Christmas for the world's 1.3 billion Roman Catholics, urging humanity to see through the superficial glitter and commercialism of the season and rediscover the real significance of the humble birth of Jesus. The 84-year-old pope, celebrating the seventh Christmas season of his pontificate, also urged that those marking the holiday in poverty, suffering or far from home not be forgotten. At the start of...
09:02 AM, Dec 25, 2011

GaGa's new single 'Judas' upsets catholics

GaGa's new single 'Judas' upsets catholics London: Pop star Lady GaGa has been slammed by Catholic rights campaigners for her controversial use of religious imagery in her upcoming single "Judas". Dailystar.co.uk reports, the singer takes on the Bible in the forthcoming music video for the track, in which she portrays Mary Magdalene and actor Norman Reedus stars as Judas. The promotional video is due to be released later this month but it has already prompted outrage...
12:27 PM, Apr 12, 2011
Double treat: Photographer's images, writer's words

Double treat: Photographer's images, writer's words

Prabuddha Das Gupta, William Dalrymple collaborate for book, Catholics of Goa. ...
01:17 PM, Nov 05, 2009

India's pride: St Alphonsa | Sister to Saint | In Pics

India's pride: St Alphonsa | Sister to Saint | In Pics   Pope Benedict leads canonization ceremony. ...
02:19 PM, Oct 12, 2008

Mother Teresa aborted the idea of abortion

Mother Teresa aborted the idea of abortion Many believe that her opposition to abortion and divorce was reactionary. ...
02:51 AM, Sep 06, 2007

Lost Tomb stirs hornet's nest

Lost Tomb stirs hornet's nest James Cameron documentary featuring what he claims are coffins of Jesus and his family has infuriated Catholics. ...
11:42 AM, Mar 04, 2007
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