16 h. ago Convicted Italian cardinal says will not enter conclave to elect pope

Becciu was sentenced to 5-1/2 years in jail by a Vatican court in December 2023.

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34 h. ago Sistine Chapel’s conclave preparations leave tourists shut out

The Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public from Monday 28 April 2025 to prepare for conclave.

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37 h. ago Over 6 200 nabbed for illegal immigration during Easter period: BMA

BMA says those arrested were attempting to illegally enter or exit the country.

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3 d. ago Djokovic Hints At Madrid Farewell After Crashing Out In Second Round

Three-time champion Novak Djokovic may have played at the Madrid Open for the last time after crashing out in the second round to Italian Matteo Arnaldi on Saturday, with the Serbian admitting he did not know if he would return. Arnaldi beat fourth seed Djokovic 6-3 6-4 to reach the third round. The result condemned… Read More »Djokovic Hints At Madrid Farewell After Crashing Out In Second Round The post Djokovic Hints At Madrid Farewell After Crashing Out In Second Round first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago Cape Town NGO honours Pope Francis’ legacy through community action

A Cape Town NGO serves daily meals, showing how small acts can uplift the lives of the destitute.

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4 d. ago Vatican says 250 000 mourners have paid respects to Pope Francis

Catholic faithful walked past the coffin of Pope Francis inside St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican

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4 d. ago Trump, First Lady Melania head to Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral

President Trump will join other world leaders in attendance at the Pope's funeral

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4 d. ago Masses file into the Vatican on last day to pay respects to the Pope

Masses file into St. Peter's Basilica on the final day to pay respects to Pope Francis.

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7 d. ago Pope Francis’ funeral to be held on Saturday, world leaders expected

Francis, 88, died unexpectedly on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest.

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7 d. ago ANC in Northern Cape finalises plans for 10th provincial conference

The conference is expected to elect the current party chairperson, Doctor Zamani Saul, unopposed.

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8 d. ago Pope Francis described as an advocate for justice and equality

Political parties have sent their messages of support following the passing of Pope Francis.

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8 d. ago Pope Francis spent final day working, despite doctors’ orders

On Easter Sunday Pope Francis made his first prolonged public appearance.

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8 d. ago MK Party describes late Pope as advocate for peace and reconciliation

A fierce advocate for peace and reconciliation is how MK Party has described the late Pope.

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8 d. ago Ramaphosa hails late Pope Francis for championing inclusion, equality

In a statement, the country's first citizen offered his condolences on behalf of the SA government.

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1 week ago Vance, Catholic at odds with Pope, attends Good Friday service

Vance is expected to have a formal meeting at the Vatican on Saturday with Cardinal Pietro Parolin

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2 w. ago Hawks national head reflects on achievements ahead of retirement

Lebeya reflects on arrests, convictions, and dismantling criminal syndicates during tenure.

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2 w. ago Pope Francis pays short visit at St. Peter’s Basilica on Palm Sunday

His medical team have urged him to take two months rest and the pope initially remained out of view

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2 w. ago Antonelli hopes to talk ‘Kimi to Kimi’ with iceman Raikkonen

The Italian, 18, has said he was not named after the Finn.

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3 w. ago Tshisekedi Grants Clemency to Americans Convicted in Failed Coup

DRC President Felix Tshisekedi commuted the death sentences of three Americans convicted of participating in a failed coup attempt to life imprisonment, days ahead of a high-level US delegation visit. The men—Marcel Malanga, Tyler Thompson Jr., and Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun—were among 37 convicted after attempting to storm the presidential palace and the residence of politician… Read More »Tshisekedi Grants Clemency to Americans Convicted in Failed Coup The post Tshisekedi Grants Clemency to Americans Convicted in Failed Coup first appeared on iAfrica.

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