Category: Europe
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Secret Agent Takes Frevo to Cannes and Has Applauded Premiere
The feature film “The Secret Agent”, by Kleber Mendonça Filho, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival with Pernambuco frevo on the red carpet and 15 minutes of applause from the public.
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American Robert Francis Prevost Elected as the 267th Pope
Habemus papam. With these words, the American cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was presented to the world this Thursday (8) as the 267th pope of the Church, directly from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. The name chosen by the new pontiff is Leo XIV. He succeeds Francis, who died on April…
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American Robert Francis Prevost Elected the 267th Pope
Habemus papam. With that phrase, the American cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was presented this Thursday (8) to the world as the 267th pope of the Church, directly from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. The name chosen by the new pontiff is Leo XIV. He succeeds Francis, who died on the…
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Pope Francis and Brazil: the impacts of his death on the country
April 21, 2025, will be a day eternally remembered, as it was when the world lost Francis, the Pope who made history during his thirteen years of pontificate. Throughout his public life, the Catholic figure stood out for his humility, concern for the poor, and inter-religious mission. Loved by several countries, he maintained the Church’s…
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After Pope Francis: The Future of the Catholic Church
With the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church is at a pivotal moment. While 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide mourn a pope who redefined the tone and priorities of the papacy, the question now is not simply who will succeed him—but what direction the Church will take in his absence. During his 12 years of…
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Portugal and Spain in the Dark: What Caused the Blackout?
One day after Spain and Portugal were hit by extensive blackouts, electricity returned to most areas of both countries on Tuesday (29), leaving many relieved but also with harsh criticisms about the exact cause of the failure. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that his country had recovered more than 95% of total supply by…
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Pope Francis Will Be Buried This Saturday
The funeral of Pope Francis will take place this Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10 a.m. (Rome local time), in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City. The pontiff passed away on April 21 at the age of 88, following health complications. His death occurred one day after Easter Sunday, marking the end of an era of leadership in…
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Pope’s Lying in State Open to Public at Vatican
The faithful are paying their respects to Pope Francis, whose body was transferred from his residence in the Vatican to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday (23). The Pope’s open casket was carried in a solemn procession through St. Peter’s Square, where about 20,000 pilgrims had gathered, Vatican media reported. When the casket crossed the square,…
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Who Will Be the Next Pope?
An old saying about papal elections goes like this: “He who enters the conclave as pope, leaves as a cardinal.” In other words, any candidate seen as a favorite before voting begins should be treated with caution, and no cardinal should enter the Sistine Chapel presuming they will receive the votes. This conclave will be…
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Pope Francis’ Funeral to Be Held on Saturday, Vatican Announces
The Vatican’s Department of Liturgical Celebrations announced the details of Pope Francis’ funeral. The ceremony follows the guidelines established in the Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis, the document that governs the funeral rites of the Roman Pontiff. On Wednesday (23) at 9 a.m. (local time), the Pope’s body will be transferred from the Chapel of the…