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On July 27, Ukraine celebrates Medic's Day and Trade Workers' Day. On the same day, the world celebrates World Grandparents' Day and the Day of Older Persons, as well as Hamburger's Birthday.
Pope Leo XIV will hold an audience with Metropolitan Antony of Volokolamsk on July 26. The meeting aims to resume dialogue after tensions caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Louisiana State Police have arrested the fourth fugitive from a New Orleans prison. A reward of $5,000 is promised for information on the remaining 6 fugitives.
The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo XIV will officially take the Holy See on May 18. About 250,000 pilgrims will attend the inaugural mass, and more than 5,000 law enforcement officers will provide security.
Pope Leo XIV has offered the Vatican as a neutral platform for direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Cardinal Pietro Parolin called the results of the Turkish meetings tragic.
Pope Leo XIV met with Sviatoslav Shevchuk, received a list of Ukrainian prisoners, and expressed support for Ukraine, calling for a just peace and the return of children.
US Vice President J. D. Vance will visit the Vatican for the second time in a few months. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will also attend the Mass on the occasion of the election of Pope Leo XIV.
The first foreign trip of the Pope may be a visit to the Turkish city of Nicaea on the anniversary of the Ecumenical Council. A visit to Peru, where he was a missionary, is also planned.
In his first Sunday blessing, Pope Leo XIV called for a just peace in Ukraine and the release of prisoners of war. He also called for the return of Ukrainian children home.
The new Pope Leo XIV has stated that artificial intelligence poses a serious problem. It creates challenges for the protection of human dignity, justice and labor.
The Catholic Church owns billions of dollars in assets, including tens of thousands of properties worldwide, earning income from donations, real estate and investments. Total profit in 2023 amounted to more than $52 million.
The brother of the newly elected Pope said that Leo XIV loved active games and board games as a child. He also added that the pontiff will be moderate, like Pope Francis.
His Beatitude Sviatoslav expressed hope that Leo XIV will be the Pope of peace for Ukraine, calling for peace without weapons. He noted the importance of historical parallels with Leo XIII.
The newly elected Pope Leo XIV addressed the faithful with a call for peace, continuing the blessing of Pope Francis. He emphasized the importance of unity and fearless proclamation of the Gospel.
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected the new Pope Leo XIV after a series of votes. He became the first American Pope in history, continuing the policies of Francis.
The successor to Pope Francis has not been elected in the Vatican. The longest conclave in history lasted 1006 days, and the shortest only three hours.
The conclave of cardinals continues in the Vatican to elect a new Pope. Today they will vote four times, increasing the chances of electing the 267th pontiff.
Black smoke appeared from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, which means that the cardinals were unable to elect a new Pope. The voting will continue.
The conclave of cardinals of the Catholic Church has begun in Rome to elect the Pope after the death of Francis. The cardinals have taken an oath and from now on cannot communicate with the outside world.
Today in the Vatican, the voting for the new Pope begins in the Sistine Chapel. The completion of the voting will be signaled by smoke from the chapel's chimney.
The College of Cardinals held its final meeting before the conclave, where it annulled the Ring of the Fisherman and the lead seal of Pope Francis. The meeting discussed the Pope's reforms and the need for peace.
133 cardinals will gather on May 7 in the Vatican to elect a new Pope after the death of Francis. Experts predict a short conclave and assess the impact of the new Pope on Ukraine.
The tenth meeting of cardinals took place in the Vatican, where they discussed the role of the Vatican, the Church's mission, and the challenges of transmitting the faith. All cardinal electors have already arrived in Rome to participate in the conclave.
Donald Trump stated that he did not publish the photograph where he is depicted in the attire of the Pope, suggesting that it was created by AI. According to Trump, his wife liked the photo.
Francis' Popemobile will be converted into a mobile clinic for children in Gaza. The Vatican confirmed that this was the "Pope's last wish."
Philippine Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is called the "Asian Francis" because of his resemblance to the late Pope. He is one of the likely candidates for the papacy.
A greeting for "Star Wars" Day with an image of Trump with a lightsaber appeared on the White House page. The post also mentioned radical leftists.
Donald Trump published an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the Pope, against the backdrop of mourning for Francis. This has drawn criticism in Italy and among Catholic bishops.
North Africa was once a Christian center, from where Popes came who influenced the traditions of celebrating Easter, the introduction of Valentine's Day, and the establishment of the Catholic Church.
Zelenskyy reported that he discussed with Trump a 30-day ceasefire, sanctions against the Russian Federation, air defense and an agreement on US access to Ukraine's natural resources. Moscow rejects US demands for a ceasefire.