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Pope Leo XIV elected as first American pope

The Vatican announced the election of Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025, following the conclusion of the papal conclave in Rome. Born Robert...

Conclave enters second day: Rome waits for new pope

The 2025 papal conclave entered its second day on Thursday, as 133 cardinal electors from 70 different countries reconvened in the Sistine Chapel to...

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...

Conclave to set election date for new Pope today

The date for the start of the Conclave, which will elect the new head of the Roman Catholic Church, is expected to be set...

Who will be attending Pope Francis’ funeral? A list of world leaders

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday in St Peter's Square, among them world leaders, Catholic officials...

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ON THIS DAY: Henry VIII crowned King of England (1509)

On 24 June 1509, a 17-year-old Henry VIII was...

First Greek satellite successfully launched into orbit

The first Greek satellite to bear the national flag...

Minister: No justification for higher fuel prices in Cyprus

There is currently no justification for raising fuel prices...

Ceasefire between Israel and Iran met with relief and doubt

A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran sparked global...
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