Pope Francis passes at 88: a lifelong mission of mercy and renewal
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a transformative figure in the modern Catholic Church, died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at his [more…]
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Gunmen in fake military uniforms kill 12 at Ecuador cockfight
A shocking act of violence unfolded in rural Ecuador when gunmen disguised in fake military uniforms stormed a cockfighting ring in the community of La [more…]
Paris cryotherapy tragedy raises safety concerns after nitrogen leak
A cryotherapy session at a Paris gym turned tragic earlier this week, leaving one woman brain-dead and resulting in the death of a gym employee. [more…]
United Arab Emirates adopts facial recognition for new national ID system
The United Arab Emirates is pioneering a digital transformation in identity verification by replacing physical Emirates ID cards with a biometric digital identity system powered [more…]
Holy Week traditions in the Philippines and the Catholic world
Holy Week in the Philippines is a deeply rooted religious and cultural celebration that marks the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It begins [more…]
Drug gangs crushed in Europol crackdown
In a sweeping crackdown across Europe, law enforcement agencies have arrested over 230 individuals and dismantled four major drug smuggling networks in a series of [more…]
Latin America recalibrates as U.S. trade uncertainty grows
As U.S. trade policy continues to send shockwaves through global markets, Mexico and Brazil—Latin America’s economic heavyweights—are taking matters into their own hands. Presidents Claudia [more…]
Italian railway giant FS gears up to shake up London-Paris rail route
Italy’s state-run railway operator, Ferrovie dello Stato (FS), is gearing up to challenge Eurostar’s longstanding dominance on the London-Paris train route, with a sleek new [more…]
New basilicas reflect the Philippines’ enduring Catholic legacy
Two historic churches in the Philippines have just been given a title that goes far beyond bricks and mortar. Sta. Cruz Parish in Manila and [more…]
Powerful earthquake strikes Myanmar and Thailand, causing widespread devastation
Your support powers our stories A devastating earthquake struck Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The 7.7-magnitude quake, [more…]