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Pope Francis could resign ex-Vatican official

Pope Francis could resign  ex-Vatican official

The pontiff was hospitalized with pneumonia last week Pope Francis could resign as the head of the Roman Catholic Church if his health...

Pope Francis' health condition is stable, Vatican says

Pope Francis' health condition is stable, Vatican says

Pope Francis had a restful night, and Thursday morning got out of bed and had breakfast in an armchair, the Vatican said in a statement....

US funding crackdown on Ukraines biggest church attorney

US funding crackdown on Ukraines biggest church  attorney

Washingtons actions have betrayed American values in its anti-Russian pursuit, Robert Amsterdam has said Washington has been funding...

Cynthia Erivo to play Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Superstar'

Cynthia Erivo to play Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Superstar'

Washington [US], February 18 (ANI): Actor and singer Cynthia Erivo is set to play Jesus Christ this summer in a production of Andrew...

Ujjain: Special 'Bhasma Aarti' performed at Mahakal Temple during Shiva Navratri

Ujjain: Special 'Bhasma Aarti' performed at Mahakal Temple during Shiva Navratri

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], February 19 (ANI): The sacred Bhasma Aarti was performed at the Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple...

Pope accepts resignation of Canadian bishop accused of sexual abuse

Pope accepts resignation of Canadian bishop accused of sexual abuse

OTTAWA Pope Francis on Tuesday said he had accepted the resignation of a Canadian bishop who has been named in a class-action lawsuit...

Russian Orthodox Church launches clean water project

Russian Orthodox Church launches clean water project

More than 1,500 people in Cameroon will benefit from boreholes funded by the patriarchal exarchate The patriarchal exarchate of the...

BAFTA 2025: Complete list of winners

BAFTA 2025: Complete list of winners

London [UK], February 17 (ANI): The Bafta winners for 2024 were announced at a high-profile ceremony in London on Sunday, with Vatican...

Baftas 2025: 'Conclave' beats 'The Brutalist' to best picture

Baftas 2025: 'Conclave' beats 'The Brutalist' to best picture

London [UK], February 17 (ANI): If you have enjoyed watching 'Conclave', then this update will surely bring a smile to your face. Edward...

BAFTA 2025: 'Conclave' Wins Outstanding British Film

BAFTA 2025: 'Conclave' Wins Outstanding British Film

London [UK], February 17 (ANI): 'Conclave' has been adjudged the Oustanding British film at the 78th edition of the BAFTA Awards. ...

Zayed Higher Organisation sends global message promoting human fraternity on World Braille Day

Zayed Higher Organisation sends global message promoting human fraternity on World Braille Day

ABU DHABI, 4th January, 2025 (WAM) -- Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination marked World Braille Day with a message...

Colts announce 2025 coaching staff

Colts announce 2025 coaching staff

Here's what the Colts' 2025 coaching staff will look like this upcoming year. JJ Stankevitz The Colts on Friday announced their...

Iranian President Wishes Swift Recovery for Pope Francis

Iranian President Wishes Swift Recovery for Pope Francis

TEHRAN (Tasnim) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed his wishes for the swift recovery of Pope Francis, who is currently hospitalized...

Pope's condition 'complex,' hospital stay extended: Vatican

ROME (AFP) - Pope Francis, hospitalized for bronchitis four days ago, faces a complex clinical picture that will require the 88-year-old...

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NEW YORK, New York - Concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's startling diversions from his country's long-held policies, and the...


Southwest Airlines cuts 1,750 corporate jobs in first-ever layoffs
Southwest Airlines slashes 15% corporate workforce, first in 15 years

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Australian central bank cuts interest rates for first time since 2020
Australian central bank cuts first benchmark interest rate since 2020

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Brazil joins OPEC+ ahead of key UN climate summit
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U.S. stock markets in sharp retreat Thursday
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China’s Xi Jinping reassures private sector on policy stability
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