Pope Francis dies at 88: What happens next in the Vatican
“Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta,” the Vatican said in a statement posted…
Pope Francis dies at 88, the Vatican says
The pontiff had recently had a lengthy stay in a Rome hospital suffering from double pneumonia. Read More
Pope Francis dies: World reacts, Vatican prepares for conclave
After many months of illness the Pope has died, the Vatican announced this morning. As the world reacts, a time honoured mechanism for selecting Francis’ successor will also now begin.…
Soldiers celebrate their fourth Easter on the frontlines in Ukraine
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Russia of creating a false appearance of honouring an Easter ceasefire, adding that Moscow continued to target Ukrainian cities after Putin announced the unilateral temporary…
Christians celebrate Easter Sunday across major European cities
Events were held across many European capitals to mark the Christian Easter holiday, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. Read More
Folk dancing and dyed eggs as Bulgaria’s Ruse celebrates Easter
In Bulgaria, both Orthodox and Catholic Christians celebrate Easter, with the latter usually coming a few days before. Every so often, such as this year, the two take place on…
Trans activists rally in London, following UK ruling over definition of women
Thousands of trans activists rally in London, days after the Supreme Court ruled a woman is based on biological sex, thereby excluding trans women from the definition. Read More
Zelenskyy says Russian attacks continuing despite Putin’s Easter ceasefire announcement
The accusations from both sides follow the announcement of a 30-hour unilateral ceasefire by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday. Read More
Pope holds brief meeting with JD Vance on Easter Sunday
The Vice President of the United States, who converted to Catholicism a few years ago, met the Pope at the Vatican. The pontiff had repeatedly criticised the US’ tough anti-immigration…
Putin announces 30 hour Ukraine ceasefire over Easter. Warring sides swap record number of POW
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, as Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of captured soldiers in the largest exchange since Moscow’s full-scale invasion started…