Leo XIV, the first ever American pope, will be formally inaugurated as the 267th pontiff Sunday during a special Mass in St. Peter’s Square attended by world leaders, royalty, and…
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How Pope Leo dealt with years of abuse allegations in a powerful Catholic society in Peru
by adminAs a missionary and bishop in Peru, the future Pope Leo came face-to-face with one of the most serious and far-reaching scandals in the church in Latin America. For years,…
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Austria won its third Eurovision Song Contest after a glittering grand final in neighboring Switzerland, with singer JJ earning the continent’s votes for the operatic pop anthem “Wasted Love.” The…
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Secret nose job allegations, ‘Rolexgate,’ and the curse of the Peruvian presidency
by adminAllegations of a secret nose job are threatening Peruvian President Dina Boluarte’s grip on power – and that’s only the tip of her problems. The Latin American leader, whose popularity…
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Russia and Ukraine’s first direct talks in three years began Friday with hopes as dim as the gray Istanbul skies. And while the weather brightened as the talks went on,…
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Israeli military says it has launched first stages of major offensive in Gaza, same day Trump leaves region with no deal
by adminThe Israeli military says it has launched the first stages of a new major offensive in Gaza, in a development that comes on the same day that US President Donald…
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Head of controversial new Gaza aid group says he won’t be part of displacing Palestinians, urges UN to participate in plan
by adminJake Wood, the foundation’s executive director, said he did not yet know when or how many aid trucks Israel would allow into Gaza, but he called conditions there “clearly urgent”…
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Poland’s presidential election could end last vestige of populist resistance to PM Tusk
by adminSince winning power back from the hands of his populist rivals a year and a half ago, Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk has faced one very stubborn roadblock to his…
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UK police charge three Iranian nationals with national security offenses in counter-terror probe
by adminPolice in the UK have charged three Iranian nationals with national security offenses following a counter-terror investigation. The three men, arrested on Saturday, 3 May, have been charged with “engaging…
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Supporters of Bolivia’s ex-leader Morales clash with police in push to secure his candidacy
by adminHundreds of supporters of ex-President Evo Morales marched toward Bolivia’s top electoral court on Friday to push for their leftist leader’s candidacy in presidential elections later this year, a rally…