Pope Leo XIV elected first-ever US pontiff in historic conclave vote
Cardinal Robert Prevost has become the first US leader of the 1.4 billion-member Catholic Church – taking the name Pope Leo XIV and telling the world: “Peace be with you…
Remains of 5,000-year-old noblewoman found in Peru dig
By AFP Lima – Archaeologists in Peru said Thursday they found the 5,000-year-old remains of a noblewoman at the sacred city of Caral, revealing the important role played by women…
Gaza’s Christians ‘heartbroken’ for pope who phoned them nightly
Reuters Members of Gaza’s tiny Christian community said they were “heartbroken” on Monday at the death of Pope Francis, who campaigned for peace for the devastated enclave and spoke to…
Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday
By Associated Press VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful are expected…
Pope Francis pictured in open coffin as Vatican funeral preparations begin
Agency Report Pope Francis‘ body has been pictured in an open coffin for the first time as Vatican funeral preparations begin. The 88-year-old, who died on Easter Monday, has been…
Macron invites foreign researchers to ‘choose France’
By AFP President Emmanuel Macron on Friday invited foreign researchers to work in France, in an apparent effort to lure US scientists hit by federal research spending cuts under Donald…
Trump says ‘not in a rush’ for military option against Iran
By AFP US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he is “not in a rush” to take military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities but did not confirm a New York…
Gabon striker Boupendza dies after 11th floor fall
AFP LIBREVILLE – Gabon international striker Aaron Boupendza died on Wednesday at the age of 28 when he fell from the 11th floor of a building in China, according to…
Japan Signs $30 Million Grant for Start-Up Hubs in Abuja
This project marks a significant milestone in Nigeria-Japan bilateral relations. It reflects our shared vision for innovation-driven economic growth and youth empowerment By Afolabi Ayodele Abuja, Nigeria | April 13…
Spain public broadcaster calls for ‘debate’ over Israel’s Eurovision participation
AFP Spain’s public broadcaster said on Friday it had called for a “debate” over Israel’s participation in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland due to “concerns” over the situation…