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Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Claim Lives of Nine Palestinians, Including Two Children
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:
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Pope Francis’ Body Will Lie in State Until Funeral on Saturday Morning
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 Present Hamas with New Ceasefire Proposal for Gaza
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:Why Pope's death leaves Argentines 'orphaned' in more ways than one
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:The First General Congregation Brought Together 60 Cardinals
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:Iran Ready for Deal With U.S. If National Interests Respected: President Pezeshkian
”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:Shooter Killing 23 at Texas Walmart Not To Face Death Penalty
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:Harvard University Sues Trump Administration Over Funding Freeze
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:Pope Francis’ Funeral To Be Held in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday
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:A Very Heterogeneous Conclave To Elect Pope Francis’ Successor
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:At Least 15 Cardinals Are Possible Successors to Pope Francis
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:Pope Francis Rests in the Saint Martha Chapel
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:Pope Francis Dedicated Himself to Serving Others: Dalai Lama
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:India Begins Mourning for Pope Francis With Flags at Half-Mast
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:The Philippines Bids Farewell to Pope Francis With a Mass at the Manila Cathedral
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:Macron Pushes ”The Iron Wall Plan”Against Migrants in Mayotte, Sparking Criticism
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’ Testament Reveals The Wish of a Simple Burial in Santa Maria Maggiore and “Franciscus” as Sole Inscription
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:Venezuela Declares Three Days of National Mourning for Pope Francis: President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro Highlights His Legacy of Peace and Justice
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:Mario Vargas Llosa’s Books And Its Arab Language Editions
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 Reports Record-Breaking Tourism During 2025 Holy Week with 16.33% Rise
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:Zakharova Denounces 4,900 Ukrainian Violations of Easter Truce, Criticizes Kyiv’s Terrorist Nature
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:'God chose this day' - World's Catholics mourn Pope's Easter death
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:Francis: Pope from Latin America who changed Catholic Church
His papacy heralded many firsts and raised questions about the leadership of the Catholic Church.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Supreme Court Halts Trump Administration’s Deportation of Venezuelans Using Alien Enemies Act
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:Reports of U.S. State Department Restructuring Spark Concerns Over Africa Policy
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:Venezuelan Prosecutor Denounces Salvadoran President for Human Trafficking
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:Pope Francis Was a Prophet of Social Justice: Argentine Workers
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:Pope Francis Criticized the Global Economic System: Frei Betto
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 […]
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:African Union Pays Tribute to Pope Francis, Praising His Legacy of Peace and Justice
The African Union Commission, led by its President Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expressed deep sorrow upon receiving news of the passing of Pope Francis. At the age of 88, the first Latin American pontiff succumbed to complications from bilateral pneumonia, leaving behind a legacy as a staunch advocate for peace, justice, compassion, and human dignity. In […]
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Arab League Honors Pope Francis for His Legacy of Religious Tolerance and Advocacy for Peace
On Monday, the Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit paid tribute to Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88, describing him as a paragon of religious tolerance and a symbol of unity among people. In remarks reported by Kuwait’s KUNA news agency, Gheit highlighted the Pope’s unwavering commitment to peace and coexistence, […]
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Sheinbaum Proposes Reform to Ban Foreign-Funded Propaganda in Mexican Media
U.S. Secretary Noem’s commercial reflects Trump’s growing pressure for Mexico to curb the flow of migrants. On Monday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will send to Congress reforms to the telecommunications law to prohibit the dissemination of propaganda paid for by foreign governments or organizations in Mexican media. RELATED: Sheinbaum to Strengthen Mexican Food Sovereignty in […]
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:UN Highlights Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza Amid Israeli Aggression
The United Nations has revealed harrowing statistics regarding the ongoing crisis in the Gaza Strip, where approximately 420,000 individuals have been newly displaced since March 18, 2025, following the resurgence of Israeli military aggression against the territory. The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has repeatedly urged for a ceasefire, emphasizing the protection of civilian lives in […]
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:NASA’s Lucy Spacecraft Makes Asteroid Encounter
Lucy’s mission is to survey the Jupiter Trojan asteroids, a never-before-explored population of small bodies that orbit the Sun. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that its Lucy spacecraft made a close encounter with a small main belt asteroid on Sunday. RELATED: Stranded NASA Astronauts to Return Home Aboard Dragon Spacecraft The spacecraft […]
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Easter Truce Declared by Russia Expires Without Extension
On Monday night, Ukrainian attacks near Sukha Balka and Bohatyr in Donetsk region were repelled by Russian troops. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued no orders to extend the Easter truce which has expired on Monday. RELATED: Lavrov Says It’s Unacceptable That EU Talks To Russia In Superiority Language […]
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Progressive Leaders Highlight Pope Francis’ Historic Dimension
Today humanity lost the voice of respect and acceptance of others, Brazilian President Lula da Silva said. On Monday, progressive politicians from around the world paid tribute to Pope Francis, highlighting aspects of his life and work. Below are some notable statements RELATED: Pope Francis Lives On in Those Who Fight for Social Justice: President […]
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: