66 h. ago Francis’s Tomb Expected to Transform into a New Pilgrimage Site

A week ago today, Pope Francis’s appearance in St. Peter’s Square led many to believe that his health might be stabilizing or even improving. However, within hours, the world learned that his efforts in greeting pilgrims from around the globe on Easter Sunday during a Jubilee Year would be among his final actions. In the […]

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3 d. ago Live Coverage: Ceremony and Tribute Music at Francis’s Funeral

The funeral service for Pope Francis has been held. Over 250,000 attendees were present at the requiem Mass, where they were inspired by his message to “build bridges, not walls.” Countless others gathered along the streets of Rome as his coffin was taken to its final resting place for a private burial. The Sistine Chapel […]

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5 d. ago Pope Francis’s Tomb to Open for Visitors This Sunday Morning

In a historic and unprecedented move, the Vatican has announced that the tomb of Pope Francis will open to the public for the first time this Sunday morning. Pilgrims, tourists, and the faithful from around the world are expected to gather in Rome to pay their respects to the late pontiff, whose papacy left a […]

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1 week ago Gaza Rescuers Report At Least 54 Fatalities from Israeli Airstrikes

The civil defense agency in Gaza has reported that Israeli airstrikes have resulted in at least 54 fatalities, with the expectation that this number will continue to rise. “Since dawn today, Israeli airstrikes have taken the lives of fifty-four individuals in the Gaza Strip… and the toll is expected to increase as the assault persists,” […]

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1 week ago Zelensky Announces Ukraine Will Honor Putin’s Easter Truce Amid Claims of Violations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that his forces would comply with a surprise Easter truce declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin, which is expected to last until midnight, despite air-raid sirens ringing in Kyiv. This 30-hour truce marks the most significant pause in fighting during the ongoing three-year conflict. However, just a few hours after […]

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