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Hindu Pilgrimages Surpass Global Religious Gatherings: Yogi

Arijit Bose
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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated  that the number of pilgrims visiting Hindu sacred sites in the state far exceeds the attendance at global religious gatherings, including those in Mecca and Vatican City. Speaking at the legislative council during the state budget session, Adityanath highlighted the unprecedented influx of devotees to Ayodhya, citing that the city alone welcomed 16 crore pilgrims in just 52 days. In comparison, he noted that Vatican City receives 80 lakh visitors annually, while 1.4 crore people travel to Mecca for the Haj pilgrimage.…

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Thousands Gather at Vatican to Pray for Pope Francis’ Health

Arijit Bose

Vatican City – Thousands of faithful congregated at St. Peter’s Square, offering prayers for Pope Francis as he battles a serious illness. The attendees expressed gratitude for his leadership, sorrow for his suffering, and hope for his recovery. After spending 11 days in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis, 88, has shown modest improvement. However, doctors remain concerned due to his pneumonia in both lungs and his underlying health conditions. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, led a 45-minute prayer session, during which worshippers fingered rosary beads and held…

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