Vatican Sets May 18 for Pope Leo XIV’s Inauguration Mass
The Vatican has announced that the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV will take place on May 18 with a public mass at St. Peter’s Square, following…
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Tensions Escalate Between Nuclear-Armed India and Pakistan After Cross-Border Strikes
India said on Wednesday it had carried out military strikes on multiple targets in Pakistan, citing retaliation for a recent terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that…
President Trump Declares Two New National Holidays
United States President Donald Trump has announced the creation of two new national holidays to commemorate American victories in World War I and World War II.…
African Union Lifts Sanctions Against Gabon
The African Union (AU) has lifted sanctions imposed on Gabon, the continental body announced on Wednesday, following what it described as significant progress in the country’s…
Vatican Announces Voting Date for New Pope
The Vatican announced on Monday that Catholic cardinals will begin voting for a new pope on May 7, following the death of Pope Francis last week.…
North Korea Officially Declares War on Ukraine
North Korea has officially declared its involvement in the war against Ukraine, confirming for the first time that it has deployed troops to fight alongside Russian…
‘Vladimir, STOP!’ – Trump Condemns Latest Attack on Ukrainian Capital
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt military attacks on Kyiv following a wave of missile and drone strikes…
Vatican Prepares To Select New Pope
Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88, will be succeeded following a papal conclave in the Sistine Chapel. After nine days of official mourning, cardinals…
Trump Orders American Flags Flown At Half-Mast to Honour Pope Francis
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday directed that American flags be flown at half-staff nationwide in honour of Pope Francis. The order follows a post on…
Pope Francis Dies At 88
Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, has died. The Vatican announced his passing in a statement released on Easter Monday. According to the…