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Pope Leo XIV Inaugurated as New Pontiff in Majestic Vatican Mass
Vatican City: Tens of thousands of pilgrims packed St. Peter’s Square as 72-year-old Pope Leo XIV formally assumed leadership of the world’s 1.3...
Ukraine Reports Heaviest Shelling in Months as Russia Rejects Turkey-Led Peace Proposal
Kyiv, Ukraine: Ukrainian officials say Russia launched 120 missiles and drones overnight—its largest bombardment since January—hitting power...
Zelenskyy Presses Putin to Join Peace Talks in Turkey
Kyiv, Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced he will travel to Ankara, Turkey, requesting a face-to-face meeting with Russian...
New Pope Celebrates First Mass, Signals Path Ahead
Vatican City - Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, celebrated his inaugural Mass, emphasizing unity and cooperation. Quickly elected in a...
No Pope Chosen on First Ballot of Conclave
The first round of voting in the papal conclave ended without selecting a new pope, evidenced by black smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel...
Catholic Cardinals Set to Convene for Historic Papal Conclave
The Vatican announced it will begin the conclave to elect a new pope on May 7, following Pope Francis’s death last month. Over 130 cardinal...
Catholic Cardinals Set to Convene for Historic Papal Conclave
The Vatican announced it will begin the conclave to elect a new pope on May 7, following Pope Francis’s death last month. Over 130 cardinal...
Russia Declares Brief Ukraine Ceasefire Amid War Tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a three-day unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 to 11, tied to WWII Victory Day commemorations....
Short Ceasefire in Ukraine, Canadian Vote Sparks Uncertain Futures
Russia declared a three-day unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine (May 8–11) citing WWII Victory Day commemorations, asking Kyiv to reciprocate....
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