Sculpture of Pope John Paul II decried as ugly

Sculpture of Pope John Paul II decried as ugly Rome: A new, modernist sculpture of Pope John Paul II is turning into a monumental bust. The Vatican on Friday slammed the giant artwork outside Rome's Termini Train Station, saying it doesn't even resemble the late pontiff. Some Romans and tourists say the bronze statue looks more like Italy's wartime dictator Benito Mussolini than the widely beloved pope. "How could they have given such a kind pope the head of...
09:09 AM, May 21, 2011

Pope Benedict set to beatify John Paul II

Pope Benedict set to beatify John Paul II Vatican City: Former Pope John Paul II will move a step closer to sainthood this week when his successor Pope Benedict approves the case for his beatification, Vatican sources said Wednesday. In "a few days" the Vatican's Prefect for the Causes of Saints, Cardinal Angelo Amato, is expected present Benedict with the evidence that John Paul performed a miracle and should be beatified, one source said. At that point Benedict...
08:57 AM, Jan 13, 2011
Mother Teresa, the saviour of the destitute

Mother Teresa, the saviour of the destitute

Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu or as we know her as Mother Teresa, dedicated her entire life to serve the poor and helpless as she responded to the call of God. ...
06:46 PM, Aug 27, 2010
Remembering Mother: Is compassion missing in new India?

Remembering Mother: Is compassion missing in new India?

On Mother Teresa's birth centenary we ask whether there is a lack of compassion in new India. ...
07:21 AM, Aug 27, 2010

Sainthood status eludes Mother Teresa

Sainthood status eludes Mother Teresa Baruipur, West Bengal: Even though the world eagerly awaits the elevation of Mother Teresa to sainthood as she approaches 100 this Thursday, this may not be possible soon as the Church is still looking for an 'acceptable' miracle attributed to her, a prelate has said here in West Bengal. "We are receiving reports from all over the world of favours granted by Mother. Miracle has certain characteristics. Favours reported do...
12:04 AM, Aug 24, 2010

Kerala nun to be saint before Mother Teresa

Kerala nun to be saint before Mother Teresa London: The British press on Friday hailed late former cricket captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi not only as one of India's most successful Test captains but also a leading batsmen, who managed to averaged 34 in Tests despite having lost his right eye in a car accident. "The death of Pataudi has robbed cricket of one of its most popular and distinguished characters. Not only was Pataudi an inspirational captain...
11:44 AM, Mar 03, 2008

Vatican makes it tougher to be a saint

Vatican makes it tougher to be a saint Mumbai: In the backdrop of the World Cup-winning Indian team's dismal outing thus far in England, the Cricket Board's all-powerful working committee will have a one-day sitting on August 15 at its headquarters here. The committee is expected to take up "routine" matters like the secretary's annual report and others prior to its AGM in September, according to BCCI sources. The committee, headed by BCCI chief Shashank Manohar who is...
01:41 PM, Feb 19, 2008

Crisis of faith: Mother Teresa more human than saint?

Crisis of faith: Mother Teresa more human than saint? Mother Teresa's new book talks of her dark moments with faith and God. ...
08:49 AM, Sep 06, 2007

Mother Teresa's canonisation not at risk

Mother Teresa's canonisation not at risk Mother Teresa's canonisation as a saint requires just one more verified miracle. ...
05:25 PM, Aug 25, 2007
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