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Vijay’s Velankanni visit cancelled; visual of supporters chanting ‘TVK’ inside Basilica goes viral

Vijay’s Velankanni visit cancelled; visual of supporters chanting ‘TVK’ inside Basilica goes viral

Published by Parlour News

Screengrab of the crowd gathered inside the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health Church at Velankanni on May 2, 2026 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement With Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay cancelling his proposed visit to Velankanni in Nagapattinam district at the last minute on Saturday (May 2, 2026), chants of “TVK” from restive cadre reverberated inside the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health Church in the early hours, with videos of the sloganeering going viral on social media. Police sources said a large number of cadre and fans had gathered at the shrine from midnight following information that Mr. Vijay would arrive around 5 a.m. Many assembled inside the main church, raising slogans in anticipation of his arrival. However, they began dispersing after announcements confirmed that the visit had been cancelled. Published – May 02, 2026 02:56 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original …

Pope Francis laid to rest in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica following emotional funeral mass

Pope Francis laid to rest in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica following emotional funeral mass

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Pope Francis was laid to rest at the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome following a funeral attended by global leaders, marking the end of an era of his leadership and legacy of compassion and reform. New Delhi: Pope Francis was laid to rest in a private burial ceremony at the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome on Saturday, following a funeral Mass attended by a multitude of mourners, including prominent world leaders and dignitaries. The service was held at St. Peter’s Square, with hundreds of thousands of faithful and heads of state, including Indian President Droupadi Murmu and US President Donald Trump, coming together to honour the late pontiff. Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke, was remembered for his profound legacy as a “pope among the people.” During the funeral homily, the words of Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who led the service, celebrated Francis’s life of humility and service, emphasizing his mission to “build bridges, not walls.” The funeral began at 1:30 p.m. (IST) …

Pope Francis Buried at St Mary Major Basilica in Rome: How the Late Pontiff Broke Tradition with Burial Outside Vatican City

Pope Francis Buried at St Mary Major Basilica in Rome: How the Late Pontiff Broke Tradition with Burial Outside Vatican City

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Trigger Warning: This article contains references to an individual’s death. In a break from tradition, Pope Francis has been laid to rest at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, rather than St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City, making him the first pope in more than a century to be interred outside the Vatican walls. The funeral for the pontiff began on Saturday morning in St. Peter’s Square, in front of the iconic St. Peter’s Basilica. The service, led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, concluded with the solemn Ultima commendatio and Valedictio rites. After the funeral, which was attended by several world leaders, Pope Francis’ coffin was transferred in a widely watched procession to the Basilica of St. Mary Major for a private burial.  Throughout his papacy, Francis visited St. Mary Major several times. Even after being discharged from a month-long hospital stay in March for respiratory issues, he made a special stop at the basilica to offer flowers. His last visit to the church occurred on …