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

On this Day May 13, 2025

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?

International May 9, 2025

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...

Pope Leo XIV elected as first American pope

International May 9, 2025

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

What is a Roman Catholic conclave and who takes part?

International May 7, 2025

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

International April 28, 2025

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

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Christodoulides meets Holguín, urges progress on Cyprus talks

Cyprus May 30, 2025

The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, received...