20 h. ago ‘A maverick’: pope defies doctors’ orders with another surprise public outing

Dressed down pontiff visits St Peter’s Basilica, and is expected to appear at Easter Sunday mass Lorena Araujo Piñeiro, a restorer, was putting the finishing touches on the restoration of the 17th-century tomb of Pope Urban VIII, a dark bronze and gold monument in St Peter’s Basilica when she noticed a man wearing a striped poncho-like top, black trousers and no shoes, being pushed in a wheelchair towards her.“It was around noon and the basilica was practically empty,” said Piñeiro. “I struggled to recognise who it was I thought he was a simple pilgrim. It was as if he’d just got out of bed.” Continue reading...

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20 h. ago ‘Maverick’ pope defies doctors’ orders with another surprise public outing

Dressed-down pontiff visits St Peter’s Basilica, and is expected to appear at Easter Sunday massLorena Araujo Piñeiro was putting the finishing touches to the restoration of the 17th-century tomb of Pope Urban VIII, a dark bronze and gold monument in St Peter’s Basilica, when she noticed a man wearing a striped poncho-like top, black trousers and no shoes, being pushed in a wheelchair towards her.“It was around noon and the basilica was practically empty,” said Piñeiro, a restorer. “I struggled to recognise who it was I thought he was a simple pilgrim. It was as if he’d just got out of bed.” Continue reading...

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20 h. ago ‘He continues to be a maverick’: Francis keeps pushing the limits of papacy

Pope’s surprise public outings after serious illness show he is saying ‘I’m here, and I’m in charge’, a Vatican expert saysLorena Araujo Piñeiro was putting the finishing touches to the restoration of the 17th-century tomb of Pope Urban VIII, a dark bronze and gold monument in St Peter’s Basilica, when she noticed a man wearing a striped poncho-like top, black trousers and no shoes, being pushed in a wheelchair towards her.“It was around noon and the basilica was practically empty,” said Piñeiro, a restorer. “I struggled to recognise who it was I thought he was a simple pilgrim. It was as if he’d just got out of bed.” Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Smiling Sam Thompson breaks cover after ex Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson pictured together

Sam Thompson has been pictured leaving his home in London after his ex-girlfriend Zara McDermott was pictured with Louis Tomlinson for the first time amid their romance

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25 h. ago Gino D'Acampo seen for the first time as friends reveal to KATIE HIND the chef's plan to save his career

Wearing dark glasses and a determined expression, Gino D'Acampo looked a far cry from his 'cheeky chappy' persona during a rare public outing yesterday.

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25 h. ago Smiling Sam Thompson breaks cover after Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson debut romance

Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson appeared in high spirits as he was seen leaving his home in South London following pictures of his ex-girlfriend holding hands with her new love interest, One Direction star Louis Tomlinson

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2 d. ago Tommy Fury returns to boxing as fight date confirmed amid KSI rematch talk

Tommy Fury has confirmed he make his long-awaited return to the ring on May 9

Sport

3 d. ago Tommy Fury announces boxing return with official comeback date confirmed

Tommy Fury has been away from boxing for two years but the 25-year-old is closing in on a return to the ring and has now confirmed a date and location for his comeback

Politics

4 d. ago Mickey Rourke breaks cover as ITV release footage of shock Celebrity Big Brother axe

Axed Celebrity Big Brother star Mickey Rourke has been spotted out and about following his abrupt exit from the hit ITV reality show. He exited the house over the weekend after clashing with co-stars.

Events

4 d. ago Celebrity Big Brother's Mickey Rourke pictured for first time after being thrown off show

The Hollywood star was removed from the show after behaving 'inappropriately'

Politics

4 d. ago Jamie Borthwick breaks cover after becoming embroiled in fresh Strictly scandal

Jamie Borthwick was spotted out and about in London on Sunday hours after he became engulfed by a fresh Strictly Come Dancing scandal involving him and fellow star Wynne Evans

Politics

6 d. ago Katherine Ryan 'takes savage swipes at everyone from disgraced rapper P Diddy to Maura Higgins, Prince Andrew and ''very stupid'' Tommy Fury in her latest stand up show'

The comedian, 41, is said to have slammed everyone from disgraced rapper Sean 'P Diddy ' Combs, 55, to Maura Higgins , 34, Prince Andrew, 65, and 'very stupid' Tommy Fury , 25.

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7 d. ago Tommy Fury breaks cover in first public outing since moving back in with Molly

Tommy Fury is back with Molly-Mae Hague - and even moved back in with her and their daughter Bambi between two family holidays - and the boxer couldn't hide a smile in new photos

Politics

8 d. ago Tommy Fury's two word comment after second holiday with Molly

Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague enjoyed a holiday to Center Parcs together with their daughter Bambi over the weekend after their trip abroad to Dubai last month

Politics

9 d. ago Deflated Rachel Zegler breaks cover as Disney braces for $115 million LOSS over 'woke' Snow White disaster

Rachel Zegler looked somber as she was pictured out in New York City this week, following the humiliating box office performance of her latest film, Snow White. 

Economics

9 d. ago Forlorn Blake Lively breaks cover far from Hollywood as insiders reveal new private battle and creeping 'regret' over Justin Baldoni lawsuit

Ever since she lodged a bombshell sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni last December, Blake Lively has endeavored to kept herself far away from Hollywood's prying eyes.

Society

9 d. ago Notorious 'threesome' teacher accused of group sex with boy looks very different 11 years on

Shelley Dufresne, now 42, showed off a new look more than a decade after she pleaded guilty to obscenity in connection with her relationship to a student at Destrehan High.

Society

1 week ago Tommy Fury shares adorable snaps from weekend away with Molly

The former Love Island stars, both 25, announced their shock split in August after meeting on the ITV show in 2019 - but recently revealed they were 'working on' their relationship.

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1 week ago Molly Mae and Tommy Fury spotted together on a bike ride in the sun at a holiday park

The former Love Island stars, both 25, were filmed cycling past woodland yesterday at the Center Parcs Sherwood Forest resort - having split last August.

Politics

1 week ago Russell Brand breaks cover hours after being charged with rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand has been seen in public after the former comedian and actor was charged by The Metropolitan Police following allegations of rape and sexual assault

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