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Netanyahu Expresses Deep Regret Over Gaza Church Attack

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Netanyahu Expresses Deep Regret Over Gaza Church Attack

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Israel "deeply regrets" the attack on Gaza's only Catholic church, says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a statement. Pope Francis' friend, the priest Gabriel Romanelli, was injured in the attack

Europe Awaits Trump's Arrival Amid NATO Summit and Ceasefire News

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Europe Awaits Trump's Arrival Amid NATO Summit and Ceasefire News

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Europe's NATO countries are holding both thumbs and breath as the US President Donald Trump flies in for a top meeting in The Hague – hours after the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. A short meeting is to minimize the risk of controversy

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in First Sunday Prayer

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in First Sunday Prayer

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Pope Leo XIV Faces Economic Challenges Amid Vatican Financial Strain

Pope Leo XIV Faces Economic Challenges Amid Vatican Financial Strain

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The new Pope Leo XIV faces many challenges. Among the more acute are the Vatican's poor finances

New Pope Leo XIV Brings Passion for Tennis to the Vatican

New Pope Leo XIV Brings Passion for Tennis to the Vatican

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Recently deceased Pope Francis loved, like his predecessor Benedict, football. Now that the new Pope has been installed, however, it appears to be other balls – Leo XIV happens to be a devoted tennis enthusiast

First American Pope Leo XIV Elected at Vatican

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First American Pope Leo XIV Elected at Vatican

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Robert Francis Prevost becomes the new pope, the first American on the Holy See. His papal name will be Leo XIV

Vatican Conclave: No Pope Elected as Black Smoke Rises Again

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Vatican Conclave: No Pope Elected as Black Smoke Rises Again

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Black smoke has once again risen over the Vatican. Thus, no pope has still been elected

Pope's Car Transformed into Mobile Clinic for Gaza's Children

Pope's Car Transformed into Mobile Clinic for Gaza's Children

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It was to become one of the last decisions of Francis. Shortly before he passed away, the Pope asked the Catholic aid organization Caritas to convert his "pope mobile" into a mini clinic for children in war-torn Gaza

Trump Faces Backlash for AI-Generated Pope Image

Trump Faces Backlash for AI-Generated Pope Image

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The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is spreading an AI-generated image of himself as the Pope. Now he is being criticized by Catholics

Sistine Chapel Chimney Set for Papal Election Announcement

Sistine Chapel Chimney Set for Papal Election Announcement

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The chimney of the Sistine Chapel is in place. From and including Wednesday next week, it will be in the spotlight of the world

Scorsese Produces Documentary on Late Pope Francis

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Scorsese Produces Documentary on Late Pope Francis

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Pope Francis to be Honored in Giro d'Italia Final Stage

Pope Francis to be Honored in Giro d'Italia Final Stage

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Vatican Conclave to Elect New Pope Begins May 7

Vatican Conclave to Elect New Pope Begins May 7

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The conclave that will elect a new pope begins on Wednesday, May 7, announces the Vatican. The decision was made by the cardinals who met in the Vatican on Monday in their first meeting since Pope Francis was buried on Saturday

Crowds Gather at Pope Francis' Grave in Rome's Santa Maria Maggiore

Crowds Gather at Pope Francis' Grave in Rome's Santa Maria Maggiore

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Palestinian Pastor Urges Action for Gaza's War-Affected Children

Palestinian Pastor Urges Action for Gaza's War-Affected Children

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The few hundred Christians remaining in war-torn Gaza have taken shelter in two churches there. The people are suffering under Israel's attacks and the international community must act, says the Palestinian pastor Mitri Raheb

Ukrainian Lesia Honors Pope Francis as a Peace Angel at Funeral

Ukrainian Lesia Honors Pope Francis as a Peace Angel at Funeral

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People from all over the world were present at Pope Francis' funeral ceremony on Saturday. We pray for him together with all other people who are here today, says Ukrainian Lesia Zamordska

Pope Francis Laid to Rest in Vatican Ceremony with Global Leaders

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Pope Francis Laid to Rest in Vatican Ceremony with Global Leaders

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Pope Francis has been laid to rest. At the ceremony in the Vatican, large parts of the world's elite were present – and hundreds of thousands of mourners from all corners of the world

Pope Francis Funeral Today: Global Leaders Gather in Rome

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Pope Francis Funeral Today: Global Leaders Gather in Rome

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Rome stands still and the world's eyes are fixed on the Vatican. Today, Pope Francis is being buried

Trump and Zelensky Meet in Rome for Productive Talks

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Trump and Zelensky Meet in Rome for Productive Talks

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A "symbolic" meeting that "can become historic". This is how Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj describes the conversation with his American colleague Donald Trump at the Pope's funeral in Rome

Pope Francis Unresponsive Before Passing, Doctor Reveals

Pope Francis Unresponsive Before Passing, Doctor Reveals

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Early on Monday, the Pope's doctor was summoned to the Vatican. In an interview, he now tells about Francis' final minutes in life

Royal Couple and Kristersson to Attend Pope Francis' Funeral

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Royal Couple and Kristersson to Attend Pope Francis' Funeral

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The King, the Queen, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and Archbishop Martin Modéus will attend Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday. It is natural to be there and pay tribute to him, says Kristersson

Thousands Gather to Pay Respects to Pope Francis at St. Peter's Basilica

Thousands Gather to Pay Respects to Pope Francis at St. Peter's Basilica

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Pope Francis' open coffin has been moved to St. Peter's Basilica, where spectators can now come to bid farewell for three days

Serie A Matches Rescheduled Due to Pope Francis' Funeral

Serie A Matches Rescheduled Due to Pope Francis' Funeral

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All three Serie A matches that were to be played now on Saturday are being moved to avoid clashing with the funeral of Pope Francis.

Pope Francis Remembered: A Football Fan with "Two Left Feet"

Pope Francis Remembered: A Football Fan with "Two Left Feet"

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Over a billion Catholics worldwide are saying a final farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday. At the same time, football is mourning a friend and the Argentine club San Lorenzo is losing its most famous supporter