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
Thai-Chinese company denies ignoring safety after quake caused block to collapse
The collapse sparked questions about the enforcement of construction safety and the state-run Chinese contractor, China Railway No. 10 Engineering Group, leading to the arrest Saturday of its Chinese executive…
Theseus, Ariadne and a minotaur join the Mount Olympus podcast party
Live from Mount Olympus returns for its sixth season with more myth, intrigue and a Tony-winning narrator. Read More
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
How the US-China trade war took to TikTok and put Europe’s luxury fashion houses in the middle
The US and China’s ongoing trade war has taken to TikTok and European fashion houses have found themselves sandwiched in the middle. Read More
3,400-year-old Egyptian town with links to King Tutankhamun unearthed near Alexandria
A newly unearthed settlement in Egypt’s north-western Nile Delta dates back around 3,400 years to the New Kingdom era and features a temple believed to have been dedicated to Pharaoh…
‘Sinners’ director Ryan Coogler teases his ‘scary’ X-Files series reboot
‘Black Panther’ and ‘Sinners’ director Ryan Coogler confirms his next project will be a reboot of ‘The X-Files’. Here’s why we’re excited. 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.…
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