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VATICAN CITY – In his first Mass as the newly elected pontiff, Pope Leo XIV today articulated a powerful vision for the Catholic Church, calling it “a beacon to illuminate the dark nights of this world.” Presiding over the solemn liturgy in the Sistine Chapel, the very space where his… Read more »

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Chinese President Xi Jinping’s presence at Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square has underscored the increasingly close relationship between China and Russia, a display of solidarity that comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.   The event, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over… Read more »

KYIV, UKRAINE – Ukrainian authorities have detained two Hungarian nationals suspected of operating a spy network on behalf of Russia, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) announced today. The arrests, carried out in a coordinated operation in Kyiv and another undisclosed location, have ignited a diplomatic row between Ukraine and… Read more »

VATICAN CITY – The election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV has sent shockwaves through the Catholic world, marking a historic moment as the first American to ascend to the papacy. While his name may not have been among the most widely speculated before the conclave, his background… Read more »

VATICAN CITY – In a stunning and historic development that reverberated across the globe, American Cardinal Robert Prevost has emerged from the secrecy of the papal conclave as the successor to Pope Francis. The Archbishop of Chicago, a relative newcomer to the College of Cardinals, accepted the momentous responsibility and… Read more »

VATICAN CITY – The centuries-old tradition has held true once again. Just moments ago, plumes of white smoke billowed from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, sending a wave of elation through the tens of thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square. The unmistakable “fumata bianca” signals that the… Read more »

EAST JERUSALEM – Israeli security forces today forcibly closed six schools in East Jerusalem operated by the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), escalating tensions in the already fraught city. The move, impacting hundreds of Palestinian students, comes months after Israel officially banned UNRWA from operating on its soil,… Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. – In a significant development for transatlantic trade relations, the United States has announced the removal of tariffs on UK steel and aluminum, and a substantial reduction in tariffs on British-made cars. This agreement, unveiled by both US and UK officials, marks a major step towards strengthening economic… Read more »

VATICAN CITY – As the world awaits the white smoke signaling the election of a new Pope, the inner workings of the papal conclave, a centuries-old ritual steeped in tradition and secrecy, remain a source of fascination and intrigue. Here’s a look at the key steps involved in this extraordinary… Read more »

VATICAN CITY – The ancient ritual has commenced. One hundred and thirty-three cardinals, sequestered within the hallowed walls of the Vatican, have begun the solemn and secretive process of electing the 267th successor to Saint Peter. The world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, and indeed people of all faiths and none, are… Read more »