Pope francis news: Pope Francis’s relationship with India was full of expectations and challenges. A few months ago, he gave an ‘cardinal’ status to an officer of the Vatican and an Indian pastor, which was a proud moment for the Catholic community. Francis died on Monday at the age of 88. He was the first non-European Pope in the last about 1,300 years.

Indian celebrities were given the title of saint- Pope Francis

He had made a lot of efforts to resolve the controversy over the tradition of celebrating ‘Holi month’ in Siro-Malabar Church, one of the ‘Oriental Catholic Church’, but the efforts could not succeed. Meanwhile, Pope Francis gave some Indian celebrities the title of saint. In 2014, Pope Francis gave the title of saint to Father Kuriakos Eliias Chavara of Kerala and Sister Eupressia Eluwathingal. After this, Pope Francis declared another Kerala -born Catholic nun Maryam Threshia at a ceremony held in St. Peter Basilica, Rome in 2019.

He also declared Devasahayam Pillai, who adopted Christianity, was declared a saint who became the first common Indian to be declared saints. In addition, at a grand conference held in Vatican on December 7, 2024, 51 -year -old Indian pastor George Jacob Kuwakad was given the status of ‘Cardinal’ by Pope Francis.

Pastor from all over the world participated in the ceremony

The ceremony held at St. Peter Basilica was attended by pastors and dignitaries from all over the world, including 21 new ‘cardinals’ from various countries. The total number of Indian ‘cardinals’ got six from the status of Cowcad, who belongs to Archdayosis of Channassery, Kerala, strengthened the country’s representation in the Vatican. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and senior leaders and heads of churches across the country welcomed the decision with joy and pride. The Government of India also sent a delegation under the leadership of Union Minister George Kurien to attend the function. Prior to the ceremony, the Indian delegation met Pope Francis.

Pope travels to India after 2025

After this ceremony, ‘Cardinal’ Kuwakad said that Pope Francis’s visit to India will probably be after 2025. When asked about the Pope’s visit, he said that it is not clear when Francis will come to India? He told the media, “There is a possibility that he will visit after 2025, which is ‘Jubilee Year’. This year many celebrations will be held in Rome and hence the Pope is most likely to be present there. ”Also, he also said that the Pope’s visit cannot be denied in the near future. However, with the death of the Pope, his desire to travel to India remained incomplete.

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