‘Conclave’ viewership soars after Pope’s death – How accurate is the Oscar-winning film?
Edward Berger’s Oscar-winning film ‘Conclave’ has re-entered the cultural conversation following Pope Francis’ death. The 2024 film feels prescient considering the upcoming conclave – something mirrored in viewership numbers. But…
Romanian Catholics mourn Pope Francis with special mass and prayers
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, and services in his honour have been held by Catholics worldwide including those in Romania. Read More
EU fines Apple and Meta under digital rules amid trade spat
In the midst of a trade war with the US, the European Commission imposed two fines on the digital giants and closed two cases against them which fell under its…
How Pope Francis’ body is being preserved for his last farewell at St Peter’s Basilica
The pointiff’s body has undergone a tightly regulated preservative procedure to allow for a final public display. Read More
Pope Francis urged humanity to end indifference towards migrants throughout his papacy
Pope Francis, who himself came from a family of immigrants, has consistently urged for humane treatment of migrants. Read More
Trump and Zelenskyy among world leaders planning to attend Pope Francis’ funeral
Among the first to confirm their attendance is US President Donald Trump, who will travel to Rome accompanied by his wife Melania. They will be joined there by Volodymir Zelenski,…
US judge slams Trump administration for ‘bad faith’ in deportation case
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is still being held in El Salvador despite the US government’s admission that he was deported due to an ‘administrative error’. Read more at Read More
Istanbul shaken by magnitude 6.2 earthquake, no injuries reported
Turkey is crossed by two major fault lines and earthquakes are frequent. Read more at Read More
‘Turner’s spirit of innovation is still alive’: Shortlisted artists announced for 2025 Turner Prize
From huge paintings to complex installations, this year’s shortlisted artists for the Turner Prize embrace the 250-year-old artist’s ambition. Read More
Merz to Europe: There’s a new sheriff in town – Analysis
While Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz is already plagued by criticism and sinking poll numbers at home, his EU partners are eagerly awaiting him on the Brussels scene. They expect him…