How the pontificate of Leo XIV could influence the world economy
The first US pontiff in the history of the Church refers to the Social Doctrine and to the economic and theological doctrines of Leo XIII who opened the Church to…
Zelenskyy to attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would be happy to meet with other leaders as he did at Pope Francis’ funeral. Read More
Germany’s Merz says Russia-Ukraine talks ‘fell short’ of expectations
Speaking alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, Merz vowed to continue to increase the pressure on Moscow with added sanctions. Read More
Romania overtakes Poland as worst country in the EU for LGBTQ+ people
After six straight years in first place, Poland is no longer the worst country in the EU for LGBTQ+ people, according to the annual “Rainbow Map” published by the NGO…
Severe storms kill at least 21 across US Midwest and South with death toll expected to rise
A violent storm system tore through central US, killing at least 21 people in Kentucky and Missouri. Read More
Trump says he will speak by phone with Putin on Monday to discuss war in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump said in a social media post that he will speak with Putin regarding the war in Ukraine on Monday, after which he plans to do the…
Portugal gears up for third national election in three years
Parties and voters alike are gearing up for what promises to be a unique election amid voter discontent and recent controversy. Read More
“Brussels, my love?” Gazans ‘smash macaroni to make bread’
In this episode, we hear how hard life inside Gaza is and how Israelis are also pressuring their government to stop the bombing. Read More
Poland’s Tusk says Russian hackers attacked party websites ahead of presidential election
Tusk said the website of several parties in his governing coalition were targeted by the hackers, two days before the presidential election. Read More
Romanians abroad begin voting in high-stakes presidential election runoff
Most recent local surveys indicate the runoff has narrowed to a near tie between presidential candidates George Simion and Nicușor Dan, with experts saying Sunday’s result could boil down to…