Egg prices continue to rise in the EU. Which member state is paying the most?
The price of eggs rose by 6.7% in March 2025 compared to the same period last year. These EU countries are experiencing the highest costs. Read More
Who are the possible contenders to replace Pope Francis?
Francis did many things differently from his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. Who could replace him after this year’s conclave? Read More
Six events that defined Francis’ papacy
Pope Francis sought a more inclusive and consultative Church, initiating synods that encouraged dialogue and greater participation from laypeople, including women, sometimes opposed by more conservative elements of the Church.…
Russian attacks on Ukraine during Easter ceasefire killed three, Kherson official says
Russia violated the ceasefire more than 2,900 times, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a Telegram statement in the early hours on Monday. Read More
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…