Rosary prayer for Pope Francis held at St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome
St. Mary Major is where the late Pope will be buried after his funeral on Saturday. Read More
Preparations begin for funeral of Pope Francis at St. Mary Major Basilica
In November 2024, Francis reformed the rites to be used for his funeral, simplifying them to emphasise his role as a mere bishop and allowing for burial outside the Vatican.…
Death of Pope Francis: The pontiff and Emmanuel Macron, a complex relationship
Although he had visited France three times, Pope Francis had never granted an official state visit to Paris. Read more at Read More
President Zelenskyy honours late Pope Francis as a leading global religious figure
The Ukrainian President confirmed that his country would be officially represented at the late pontiff’s funeral on Saturday. Read More
Croatia remembers tens of thousands of victims of WWII-era concentration camp
Official Croatian data show that more than 83,000 people were killed in the Jasenovac camp while Serbs say the numbers were much higher, possibly in the hundreds of thousands. Read…
At least 20 tourists killed as gunmen open fire in India-controlled Kashmir, police say
Kashmir has seen a spate of targeted killings of Hindus, including immigrant workers from Indian states, after New Delhi ended the region’s semi-autonomous status in 2019. Read more at Read…
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The art of Pope Francis: What was the Catholic spiritual leader’s cultural legacy?
From Biennale visits to calls for restitution, the late Pope Francis left an indelible mark on contemporary art and cultural ethics. Read More
EU Decoded: Is the EU losing the geopolitical race for critical raw minerals?
The EU wants to cut reliance on powers like China for mineral supplies by the end of the decade. As geopolitical tensions boil, EU Decoded asks whether the bloc can…
Spain to meet NATO 2% defence target by 2025
The Spanish Prime Minister confirmed an additional €10.4 billion investment in defence and security to bring the country’s spending from 1.28% of GDP in 2024 to the 2% NATO target…