Vatican

Pope Leo XIV returns 62 artifacts to Canada's Indigenous peoples; here's why

The items are part of the Vatican Museum`s ethnographic collection, known as the Anima Mundi museum. The collection has been a source of controversy for the Vatican amid the broader museum debate over the restitution of cultural goods taken from Indigenous peoples during colonial periods

16 November, 2025 01:33 PM IST | AP

Pope Leo XIV gave the artifacts and supporting documentation to a delegation of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. Photo Courtesy: AFP

Iulia Vantur sings Salman Khan song in front of The Pope at the Vatican

Iulia Vantur made history as the first artist to perform a Bollywood song at the Vatican, singing Teri Meri from Bodyguard in the presence of Pope Leo XIV. The singer described the moment as deeply spiritual and unifying

05 November, 2025 10:26 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent