Pope Francis: Latin Americans mourn the first ever Argentinian elected as pontiff
Before Francis, there hadn’t been a non-European Bishop of Rome since the death of Syrian-born Gregory III in 741. Read more at Read More
Harvard University sues Trump administration to halt freeze of federal grants
The Trump administration announced it would freeze more than $2.2 billion (€2bn) in grants and contracts after the Ivy League school refused to comply with its demands to limit activism…
Rosary prayer for late Pope Francis led by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti in St Peter’s Square
The rosary ended with a long round of applause followed by people chanting “long live Pope Francis”. Read more at Read More
Pope Francis died of stroke and subsequent irreversable heart failure, says Vatican
Pope Francis decreed he would be buried in a simple underground tomb — with only “Franciscus” written on it — at St. Mary Major Basilica. Read more at Read More
Asian scam operations worth €35 billion spreading across the world, UN warns
New online markets, money laundering networks, stolen data products, malware, artificial intelligence and deepfake technologies are laying the ground for the rise of crime as a service, the UN report…
Latest news bulletin | April 21st – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at Read More
US and Philippine forces launch joint annual combat drills amid tensions with China
The United States and the Philippines launched their annual joint military drills on Monday, involving around 14,000 troops in full-scale combat scenarios designed to strengthen defence cooperation and regional security.…
Pakistan begins second national polio vaccination drive to protect 45mln children
Health workers are often attacked by militants who falsely claim that vaccination efforts are part of a Western plot to sterilise Muslim children. Read more at Read More
New papal burial rites established at Pope Francis’ request
Unlike his predecessors, Pope Francis has chosen not to be buried in the Vatican Grottoes but in the Roman Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where he frequently prayed. Read more…
Holy Fire ceremony lights up Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
Flames lit up Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Saturday as hundreds gathered for the ancient Holy Fire ceremony ahead of Easter. Read more at Read More