How the Vatican chooses the next pontiff
As the Catholic world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, attention turns [more…]
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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…]
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…]
Pope Francis continues recovery as Vatican monitors his health
Your support powers our stories Pope Francis remains under close medical observation as he continues his recovery from a severe lung infection, with the Vatican [more…]
Europe freezes Syrian asylum cases amid uncertainty
Europe, once a beacon of hope for Syrian refugees, has collectively put asylum applications on hold following the shocking fall of Damascus into rebel hands [more…]
Peel the Rich: The $6.2 million banana and the art world’s greatest punchline
In a world where duct tape and a supermarket banana can command a cool $6.2 million, Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian has proven one thing: contemporary art [more…]
GCAP takes flight as leaders discuss expanding global fighter jet collaboration
In the bustling corridors of the G20 summit in Rio, Italy, Japan, and Britain found a quiet moment to talk about the future of aerial [more…]
Serbia prioritizes European carmakers with lithium supply deal
In a bold move to fortify its economic ties with the European Union, Serbia has decided to offer lithium procurement opportunities to European automotive giants [more…]
Qatar to expand LNG output to 142 million tonnes from world’s biggest gas field
Qatar, already a titan in the world of liquefied natural gas (LNG), is about to get even bigger. The country recently unveiled ambitious plans to [more…]
