India-Africa meet to discuss projects worth $64 bn

Last Updated: Sunday, March 10, 2013, 19:05

The 9th CII-EXIM Bank Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnership, the largest ever India-Africa business meet, begins here March 17.

Chimney over Sistine Chapel to spot black or white smoke ahead of conclave

Last Updated: Sunday, March 10, 2013, 11:34

Vatican authorities have installed the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel which will release the black or white smoke that signifies whether a new pope has been elected.

Vatican pre-conclave participants sworn to silence

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 11:45

Cardinals and translators taking part in meetings in Rome ahead of a conclave to elect Pope Benedict`s successor have been sworn to silence, the Vatican said.

Vatican closes Sistine Chapel ahead of papal conclave

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 10:10

The Vatican has announced it was closing the Sistine Chapel to visitors until further notice, ahead of a conclave to elect Pope Benedict`s successor.

Vatican still waiting for 5 cardinals for conclave

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 22:34

The Sistine Chapel closed to visitors and construction work got under way to prepare it for the conclave, where cardinals from around the world will gather to elect the new pope after Benedict XVI`s resignation last month.

Cardinals begin pre-conclave meetings amid scandal

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 11:32

Cardinals said on Monday they wanted to be briefed about the true state of Vatican dysfunction before they elect the next pope.

Pope election process starts as Cardinals meet in Vatican

Last Updated: Monday, March 4, 2013, 11:09

Cardinals from around the world have reached Rome to take part in the first pre-conclave meeting to be held on Monday that will mark the beginning of the process of electing the next pope after the resignation of Benedict XVI.

BCCI captains and coaches conclave Tuesday

Last Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013, 17:58

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will organise the annual captains and coaches conclave at the Taj Land`s End here March 5.

UK`s top cardinal quits, won`t take part in Pope`s election

Last Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013, 19:11

Britain`s senior-most Roman Catholic cleric resigned on Monday after being accused of "inappropriate acts" towards fellow priests and said he would not take part in the election of the next Pope this week.

Pope changes conclave rules, allows earlier start

Last Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013, 18:50

Pope Benedict XVI has changed the rules of the conclave that will elect his successor.

Conclave brings out cardinals` dirty laundry

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 23:33

Popular pressure is mounting in the US and Italy to keep California Cardinal Roger Mahony away from the conclave.

Conclave for new Pope may begin before March 15

Last Updated: Sunday, February 17, 2013, 11:54

The conclave to elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI could start before March 15 if all the cardinals were already in Rome, the Vatican has announced.