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New papal burial rites established at Pope Francis' request
Unlike his predecessors, Pope Francis has chosen not to be buried in the Vatican Grottoes but in the Roman Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where he frequently prayed.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:
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Madrid's BotΓn celebrates its 300th anniversary: Inside the worldβs oldest restaurant
Madridβs BotΓn, the worldβs oldest restaurant according to Guinness World Records, is celebrating 300 years of continuous service. Founded in 1725, itβs famed for its wood-fire oven and was immortalised by Ernest Hemingway.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:βLandmarkβ study finds lowering blood pressure helps reduce dementia risks
The findings could make the case for prioritising blood pressure control as people age, given that there is no known cure for dementia.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Holy Fire ceremony lights up Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
Flames lit up Jerusalemβs Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Saturday as hundreds gathered for the ancient Holy Fire ceremony ahead of Easter.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Thai-Chinese company denies ignoring safety after quake caused block to collapse
The collapse sparked questions about the enforcement of construction safety and the state-run Chinese contractor, China Railway No. 10 Engineering Group, leading to the arrest Saturday of its Chinese executive in Thailand.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Sachsenhausen concentration camp: Nazi terror near Berlin
The Sachsenhausen concentration camp was liberated on April 22, 1945. Even now, the descendants of the victims are stepping up and adopting very important roles to commemorate the event.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Who are the favorites to succeed Pope Francis?
Will the Italians get the papacy back? Or is it time for the first African in the modern era? A conclave will gather in the weeks ahead to elect a new pontiff.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:How the US-China trade war took to TikTok and put Europe's luxury fashion houses in the middle
The US and Chinaβs ongoing trade war has taken to TikTok and European fashion houses have found themselves sandwiched in the middle.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Theseus, Ariadne and a minotaur join the Mount Olympus podcast party
Live from Mount Olympus returns for its sixth season with more myth, intrigue and a Tony-winning narrator.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Egg prices continue to rise in the EU. Which member state is paying the most?
The price of eggs rose by 6.7% in March 2025 compared to the same period last year. These EU countries are experiencing the highest costs.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Easter celebrated across Ukraine despite ongoing war
Hundreds gathered at the Church of St. John the Theologian in Kharkiv for Easter services, a symbol of faith and resilience during Ukraineβs ongoing war.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Instagram tests AI to catch underage users as part of teen safety push, Meta says
As scrutiny grows over social mediaβs impact on teens, Instagram is ramping up safety tools. New AI systems will flag underage users who misrepresent their age when signing up.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Who are the possible contenders to replace Pope Francis?
Francis did many things differently from his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. Who could replace him after this year's conclave?
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Six events that defined Francisβ papacy
Pope Francis sought a more inclusive and consultative Church, initiating synods that encouraged dialogue and greater participation from laypeople, including women, sometimes opposed by more conservative elements of the Church.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:3,400-year-old Egyptian town with links to King Tutankhamun unearthed near Alexandria
A newly unearthed settlement in Egyptβs north-western Nile Delta dates back around 3,400 years to the New Kingdom era and features a temple believed to have been dedicated to Pharaoh Ramesses II.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Catholic women lead solemn Holy Week procession in Antigua
Catholic women filled the streets of Antigua, Guatemala, on Saturday, carrying a statue of the Virgin of Solitude to commemorate Maryβs mourning following the death of Jesus.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:What next after the death of Pope Francis?
The 88-year-old pontiff's death has set in motion the centuries-old process of electing a new Pope.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:How do Indians navigate through misinformation on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp group chats in India often turn into forums for political debate, with misinformation running rampant. And touchy topics can cause rifts between friends and family.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Pope's body to be moved to St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday, countries declare days of mourning
The world reacted on Monday to the announcement from the Vatican of the death of pope Francis. Leaders paid tribute, countries declared periods of mourning, Euronews' correspondents in Rome and throughout Europe tracked developments.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Europe wants to attract US academics in wake of Trump administration cuts. What will lure them in?
Europe is trying to woo American researchers threatened by Trumpβs research cuts to this side of the Atlantic. But what will make them stay?
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Pope Francis: World, religious leaders pay their respects
Leaders from Asia to the Americas have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death at the age of 88 on Easter Monday.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:As 'Easter truce' ends, what next for Ukraine peace effort?
Vladimir Putin's surprise "Easter truce" has ended after just 30 hours. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of violating the ceasefire nearly 3,000 times. What was it really for?
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Indonesia and China pledge maritime cooperation amid South China Sea tensions
Indonesia and China vow to strengthen maritime cooperation, including joint security efforts in the South China Sea, amid ongoing tensions over Beijing's activities near the Natuna Islands.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:What happened to Germany's peace movement?
Thousands in Germany jave joined traditional Easter peace marches β but the heyday of the country's peace movement seems long gone, as the government prepares to re-arm. What happened?
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Russian attacks on Ukraine during Easter ceasefire killed three, Kherson official says
Russia violated the ceasefire more than 2,900 times, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a Telegram statement in the early hours on Monday.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Pope Francis: A life in pictures
Some of the defining images of the life of Pope Francis, the first Latin American and first Jesuit to serve as the Roman Catholic Churchβs pontiff.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:One last blessing: Watch Pope Francisβ final Vatican appearance
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, has died aged 88, known for his humility, advocacy for the poor, and efforts to modernise the Catholic Church.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Scientific consensus, climate and Catholicism: A look back at Pope Francisβs environmental legacy
Pope Francis's legacy includes efforts to open the eyes of the worldβs 1.3 billion Catholics to the dangers of climate change.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | April 21st β Midday
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Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Coolcations: Why more people are flocking to destinations in Norway, Finland and Iceland this summer
Coolcations in destinations such as Norway, Iceland and Finland are expected to continue seeing a boom this summer- but could they cause overtourism in the Nordics?
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Countries shore up their digital defenses as global tensions raise the threat of cyberwarfare
Experts in the United States, in particular, are calling for a more muscular approach to protect their digital frontier.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:What happens next in the Vatican?
'Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta,' the Vatican said in a statement posted on X.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Attempts to reach ceasefire in Ukraine littered with years of failure
The 30-hour "Easter truce" and the reported violations underscore the difficulty in securing even a brief pause in fighting.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Did Francis live up to promise as 'pope of the poor'?
Pope Francis slammed capitalism and ecological destruction, washed the feet of incarcerated youth and preached tolerance. But Latin America's first pontiff didn't fulfill all expectations in the Global South.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Francis, a pope both conservative and unconventional
Pope Francis led the Catholic Church for 12 years. The first Latin American in the office was as much a pastor as a pope, traditional as well as open to change. But he did not fulfill the many hopes for reform.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: