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Pope Leo calls for end to “barbarity of war” after strike on Gaza church

Pope Leo called for an end to the 'barbarity of war' on Sunday as he spoke of his profound pain over an Israeli strike...

Trump called Netanyahu after Israeli strike on Gaza church

US President Donald Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address a deadly Israeli strike on Gaza's sole Catholic Church, the White House said on Thursday, adding...

ON THIS DAY: Pope John Paul II shot in St Peter’s Square (1981)

On 13 May 1981, the world watched in shock as Pope John Paul II was shot and seriously wounded in St Peter’s Square, Vatican...

Who is Pope Leo XIV?

First American pope brings social justice mission to torn world Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first mass as pontiff Friday after his historic appointment as the...

What is a Roman Catholic conclave and who takes part?

Roman Catholic cardinals will enter a secret conclave in the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday to elect the Church's 267th pope, a successor to Pope...

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ON THIS DAY: The Soviets detonate Tsar Bomba (1961)

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Trump directs nuclear weapons testing for first time in 33 years

President Donald Trump has called on US military leaders...

Digenis Akritas Avenue reopens in Nicosia after roadworks

Digenis Akritas Avenue in Nicosia has reopened to traffic...
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