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Pope Leo XIV gave his first blessing as pontiff this Sunday. In his speech, he called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
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In the United States, evangelical Christians are among Donald Trump’s most loyal supporters. 100 days into Trump’s second term and despite the president’s tanking poll numbers, they continue to side with him.
Pope Francis' final act of mercy: €200,000 donation to juvenile prison
The official responsible for charity and prison pastoral care in Rome has described how the pontiff gave a massive sum from his personal account.
Meet the designer who dressed Pope Francis throughout his papacy
Filippo Sorcinelli, who has been working with the Supreme Pontiff's Office for Liturgical Celebrations for twenty years, has dressed Pope Francis since the beginning of his pontificate, always striving to respect his desire for simplicity and spiritual beauty.
The reaction of the Pope's 'neighbours' to the news of his death
Amid tears and shock, word about Pope Francis' death spread quickly in the Borgo Pio neighbourhood on Monday morning. Here is how they reacted.
Easter celebrated across Ukraine despite ongoing war
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Fancy walking on water in this Dutch former church?
This bold new design transforms a historic Dutch church into a swimming pool, where you can “walk on water” and lifeguards sit in the former pulpit.
Antoni Gaudí, 'God's architect', to be beatified towards sainthood
Pope Francis has approved the decree recognising the "heroic virtues" of Antoni Gaudí, known as the "architect of God" for his work on the design of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.