Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost elected new Pope
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has been elected the 267th pope and has stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica as the new leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics...
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Macron accused of interfering in papal conclave after meeting several cardinal electors
The conservative Italian press is accusing France President Emmanuel Macron of trying to interfere with the outcome of the conclave, in favor of a French candidate. The reports emerged following meeti...
Pizzaballa, once offered himself in exchange for hostages could be the next Pope
As the world waits for Pope Francis’ successor to be chosen, some say Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa is a legitimate contender. The 60-year-old Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has lived in the city...
Pope Francis’ requested Gaza children gets his popemobile after death says Vatican
The Vatican has said late Pope Francis requested that his popemobile, the very vehicle from which he waved and was close to millions of faithful all around the world, be transformed into a mobile heal...
Illinois man sentenced to 53 years for killing 6-year-old Palestinian American boy
An Illinois man was sentenced on Friday to 53 years behind bars for the racially motivated killing of a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy. Thin and frail, 73-year-old Joseph Czuba heard what amounte...
Ukraine, US sign minerals deal sought by Trump
Ukraine and the U.S. on Wednesday signed a deal heavily promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump that will give the United States preferential access to new Ukrainian minerals deals and fund investme...
Nigeria Army appoints new commander after renewed militant attacks
Nigeria has appointed a new commander for its fight against insurgency in the northeast. This was done after renewed attacks in the last four months that have killed several civilians and soldiers. Th...
UK Conservative weigh Badenoch’s fate as its leader
By Alex Wickham and Lucy White UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is facing internal criticism and potential removal due to poor poll ratings and a perception that she has focused on the wrong issue...
Akpabio leads Nigerian delegation to Pope Francis’ burial
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu has sent a Five-man delegation to the Vatican City to attend the burial of late Pope Francis scheduled to hold Saturday, April 26. Presidential spokesperson, Bay...
Pope Francis’ coffin to be sealed in rite on Friday evening
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, will preside at the Rite of Sealing of the Coffin of the late Pope Francis, ahead of the papal funeral on Saturday morning. The liturgical ...
Key candidates likely to be the next Pope: Who will be the next Pope
BBC News Getty Images Pope candidates (left to right) Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, cardinal Pietro Parolin, cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle, and cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu Who will be...
Saudi Arabia warns of up to $13,000 fine, jail-time for overstaying visa ahead of Hajj
As part of efforts to regulate the flow of visitors ahead of the upcoming Hajj season, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has warned that expatriates who overstay their visas will face up to $13,00...
