Pope to speak about economic gloom in Portugal, convey message of hope to crisis-hit Europeans

Pope to speak about economic crisis in Portugal

Vatican: Pope has finished writing his second book on the life of Jesus Christ

Pope finishes second book on Jesus Christ

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican says Pope Benedict XVI has finished writing the second installment on the life of Jesus Christ, though it will be several months before the volume hits bookstores.

Call for Hindu Nepal at Mumbai meet

KATHMANDU - A three-day religious meet that kicked off in India is seeking fresh action to restore Nepal as a Hindu state.