Category: Europe
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Pope Francis’ Funeral to Be Held on Saturday, Vatican Announces
The Vatican announced the details of Pope Francis’ funeral, scheduled for Saturday at St. Peter’s Basilica.
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Pope Francis Dies at 88
Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, in his residence at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican. At 9:45 a.m. local time, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, announced the death of Pope Francis: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with profound sadness I must announce…
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Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday aged 88
Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, at his residence in the Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican. At 9:45 a.m., Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, announced the death of Pope Francis: “Dear brothers and sisters, with profound sadness I must announce the…
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What Will the Pope’s Funeral Be Like?
Pope Francis has died, the Vatican announced on Monday (21). The death of a pope triggers a series of rituals and procedures, many of which have remained unchanged for centuries. They were designed and refined to ensure secrecy and an orderly transition. Several Vatican officials assume designated roles to certify the pope’s death, organize the…
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Pope Francis: The First Latin American Pope
Francis was the first Pope from the Americas and the Southern Hemisphere. Since the death of Gregory III, born in Syria, in 741, the Catholic Church had not been led by a non-European Bishop. He was also the first Jesuit to be elected to the throne of Saint Peter. His predecessor, Benedict XVI, was the…
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Conclave: How and When Will the New Pope Be Elected?
The Dean of the College of Cardinals, 87-year-old Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, summons the cardinals to Rome for the so-called “conclave” that will elect Francisco’s successor. From 15 to 20 days after a pope’s death, the cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel to vote by secret ballot. Only cardinals under 80 years old can vote.…
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Is the World Heading Towards a Recession?
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President Donald Trump’s tariffs have sparked a fire in global stock markets. Stocks closed lower for the third consecutive session on Monday (7), with President Trump threatening China with additional tariffs of 50%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 349.26 points, or 0.91%, while the S&P 500 dropped 0.23%. The Nasdaq Composite ended the trading…
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United States and United Kingdom Confirmed as Hosts of the Next FIFA Women’s World Cups
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that the United States and the United Kingdom will host the next two FIFA Women’s World Cups, in 2031 and 2035, respectively.United States to Host the 2031 Women’s World CupThe United States has been selected to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup, marking the third time the country will host…
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United States and United Kingdom Confirmed as Hosts of the Upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cups
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United States and United Kingdom confirmed as hosts of the Women’s World Cups in 2031 and 2035. Brazil will host the 2027 edition for the first time.
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USA Prepares for the FIFA World Cup 2026: A National Effort to Shine in the Global Spotlight of Soccer
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As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, the United States is entering a critical phase of its preparations to host one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world. Set to be the first World Cup held in three countries — alongside Mexico and Canada — this tournament will place the U.S. in the…