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The pontiff's body will lie in St Peter's Basilica from Wednesday until Friday to allow mourners to pay their respects.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:The Colombian Ministry of Health has declared a health emergency due to yellow fever, implementing mass vaccination and mobility restrictions to contain the outbreak, which has resulted in 79 cases and 36 deaths. The government of Gustavo Petro is leading the response with a focus on public health and equity. Related: Emergency in Colombia: Petro […]
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Today marks ten years since the passing of Mercedes Sosa, one of Argentina’s most celebrated voices and a defining figure of Latin American music. Known as La Negra, Sosa was more than a singer—she was a force of resistance, an emblem of cultural pride, and a champion of social justice. Born in Tucumán, Sosa was […]
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Israeli military units have reportedly carried out incursions in southern Syria, further heightening tensions in the region. According to eyewitness accounts, Israeli forces moved westward into the village of Al-Asha, near the occupied Golan Heights, where they searched a home. Meanwhile, other units advanced toward Tal al-Ahmar, a strategic hill in Quneitra province, close to […]
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:The United Nations has issued a stark warning regarding the deteriorating security situation in Haiti, as rampant gang violence spreads to new areas and further destabilizes the nation. MarĂa Isabel Salvador Crespo, the UN Special Representative in Haiti, voiced deep concerns during a Security Council meeting, cautioning that the country is nearing “a point of […]
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:The Vatican has released photos of Pope Francis in an open coffin, dressed in a red robe with the papal mitre on his head and a rosary in his hands.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:On Easter Sunday, Pope Francis entered St. Peter’s Square in an open-topped car for the first time since his treatment for double pneumonia, greeting tens of thousands of Catholics after the Vatican celebrated Easter Mass. This was his final public appearance. Pope Francis, who died Monday morning, presided over only a few duties under medical […]
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:At least nine Palestinians, among them two children, lost their lives on Tuesday following an Israeli airstrike targeting a residential building in Khan Younis, located in the southern Gaza Strip. The attack is part of a renewed Israeli offensive that began on March 18, breaking a ceasefire agreement established in January with Hamas. According to […]
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, will preside over the rite of translation on April 23, which will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a moment of prayer. The body of the late Pope Francis will be transferred Wednesday to St. Peter’s Basilica to lie in state until his funeral on Saturday morning. […]
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Egypt and Qatar, key mediators in negotiations between Israel and Hamas, have presented the Palestinian resistance group with a new ceasefire proposal that includes a truce lasting between five and seven years and the release of all hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails. According to a Hamas source cited by EFE […]
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Pope Francis was a source of pride for Argentina - but his failure to visit was a disappointment for many.
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Pope Francis appointed 108 out of 135 cardinals who will elect his successor. On Tuesday, 60 cardinals approved the details of the procedures to follow after the death of Pope Francis during a meeting that lasted an hour and a half. RELATED: Pope Francis’ Funeral To Be Held in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday The […]
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:”If U.S. representatives refrain from negotiating with us on equal terms, we will continue on our own path,’ he warned. On Monday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iran is open to reaching an agreement with the United States in ongoing indirect talks, provided that the country’s national interests are preserved. RELATED: Iran and US […]
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Instead, Patrick Crusius was sentenced to 23 consecutive life sentences. Patrick Crusius, the shooter who killed 23 people in a 2019 attack targeting Hispanic migrants at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, will not face the death penalty after he pleaded guilty in court on Monday. RELATED: Study Links Assault Weapons to Higher Death Toll […]
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:This signaled a major escalation of the fight between higher education and Trump, who has vowed to reclaim elite universities. On Monday, Harvard University filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration’s funding freeze, calling the action “unlawful and beyond the government’s authority.” RELATED: Harvard University Rejects Trump’s Demands on Sweeping Changes In a lawsuit […]
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:After the funeral, the casket will be taken to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major to be buried. On Tuesday, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis’ casket will be transferred to the Vatican Basilica on Wednesday, and his funeral will be held in St. Peter’s Square at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. RELATED: A Very Heterogeneous […]
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:The 135 cardinals who will form the conclave lack a shared vision for the future of the Church. Despite having been mostly appointed by Pope Francis, the 135 cardinals from 71 countries who will form the conclave to elect his successor are a heterogeneous group, unfamiliar with one another and lacking a shared vision for […]
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Italian cardinals are pushing for the next pontiff to be Italian or European. Following the transformative papacy of Francis, the Catholic Church has seen a marked divide between progressive and conservative priests. After three non-Italian popes, the Italian wing of the Catholic Church is pushing for the next pontiff to once again be European. RELATED: […]
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:On Wednesday, his body will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica so that the faithful may pay their respects. On Tuesday, the Vatican released the first images of Pope Francis lying in a wooden casket in the chapel of his former residence, the Casa Santa Marta. RELATED: Pope Francis Dedicated Himself to Serving Others: Dalai […]
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:The best tribute we can pay Pope Francis is to be kind-hearted people, the Dalai Lama stated. On Monday night, the Dalai Lama expressed his condolences over the death of Pope Francis, emphasizing that he consistently acted “revealing through his own actions how to live a simple yet transcendent life.” RELATED: India Begins Mourning for […]
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:No official entertainment will be held in India until the mourning period concludes. On Tuesday, India began three days of mourning in honor of Pope Francis, who passed away yesterday in Rome at the age of 88. RELATED: The Philippines Bids Farewell to Pope Francis With a Mass at the Manila Cathedral The Ministry of […]
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:With over 90 million faithful, the Philippines is the country with the largest Catholic population in Asia. On Tuesday, the Philippines held a Mass in honor of Pope Francis at Manila Cathedral, after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. bid farewell to the pontiff, emphasizing that he “led with wisdom and an open heart to all.” RELATED: […]
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:French President Emmanuel Macron announced a controversial migration plan to intercept boats, increase deportations, and build detention centers in Mayotte, measures progressive organizations deem “xenophobic” and a violation of human rights. Related: France: Macron announces Iron Plan against immigrants The French government prioritizes border militarization in the African archipelago while pledging to recognize...
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Pope Francis left precise instructions for his burial: a grave in the earth, without decoration, bearing only the inscription “Franciscus.” His testament, written in 2022, emphasizes humility and Marian devotion. Related: Venezuela declares three days of mourning for the physical departure of Pope Francis. Pope Francis’ Testament: Humility and Simplicity in His Final Will Jorge […]
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:The Venezuelan government declared national mourning until April 24, with flags at half-mast and a ban on public celebrations, honoring the pontiff as “a man of God who confronted the powerful with the truth of the Gospel. Related: World Leaders Issue Messages on the Death of Pope Francis President Nicolás Maduro decreed three days of […]
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:The recent death of Mario Vargas Llosa, one of the greatest writers in the Spanish language and recipient of the 2010 Nobel Prize in Literature, has sparked a wave of tributes around all the world, where his work has been widely translated and read for decades. RELATED: Three Writers to Know Close Latin American Literature […]
Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source:Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy RodrĂguez highlights over 12.3 million travelers during Holy Week, 80% hotel occupancy, and 259 million electronic transactions, supported by a security operation deploying 185,000 officers. Related: Venezuelan Vice President highlights Easter holiday mobilization Venezuela’s Executive Vice President Delcy RodrĂguez presented a positive report on April 21, detailing a 16.33% increase in...
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accuses Ukraine of sabotaging peace initiatives after reporting 4,900 attacks during the Easter ceasefire, labeling the actions as “terrorist” and exposing Kyiv’s “inability to negotiate.” Related: Ukraine violates the Easter ceasefire The truce announced by Vladimir Putin between April 19 and 21, coinciding with Orthodox Easter, was marred by […]
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Members of the Catholic Church's global community of 1.4bn people are remember the late Pope on Easter Monday.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:His papacy heralded many firsts and raised questions about the leadership of the Catholic Church.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:U.S. Supreme Court halts deportation of Venezuelans under wartime law. Is Trump’s new tactic violating human rights and international agreements? Related: U.S. Accelerates Deportations of Venezuelans Without Judicial Safeguards Label them as “Enemy Aliens“ In a move that has generated controversy and alarm in the international community, the Donald Trump administration has resorted to an […]
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Recent reports have surfaced suggesting that former U.S. President Donald Trump and Senator Marco Rubio are planning to dismantle the State Department division responsible for African affairs. This alleged move has raised alarms among advocates for human rights, climate justice, and democracy promotion, as it could signal a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy priorities. […]
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Nayib Bukele’s actions against deported migrants qualify as forced disappearances and human trafficking, Saab said. On Monday, Venezuelan Attorney General William Tarek Saab noted that recent statements by Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele show that he is arbitrarily detaining 252 Venezuelans who were illegally deported from the United States. RELATED: HRW Reports Forced Disappearance of 238 […]
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:In this moment of unprecedented economic crisis in our country, it is essential to honor his legacy of compassion, the CTA-T stated. On Monday, the Argentine Workers’ Central Union (CTA-T) issued a statement describing Pope Francis as “the prophet of the poor and social justice.” RELATED: Pope Francis Criticized the Global Economic System: Frei Betto […]
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:The Brazilian theologian hopes that the Catholic Church will continue the reforms initiated by the Argentine pontiff. In an interview with teleSUR on Monday, Brazilian theologian and Dominican friar Frei Betto reflected on the profound impact of Pope Francis’s passing, describing it as “a great loss for all of humanity.” RELATED: Progressive Leaders Highlight Pope […]
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