What Occurs Following a Pope’s Death?
Following the passing of Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church will engage in intricate rituals rich in tradition that signify the conclusion of one papacy and the commencement of the next.
Hegseth Denies Allegations of Sharing Military Plans in Second Signal Conversation
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has denied new claims suggesting he disclosed information about military actions in Yemen through a Signal chat group that involved his wife, brother, and personal attorney.
Harvard Plans Legal Action Against Trump Administration Over Funding Freeze
Harvard University has initiated legal action against US President Donald Trump's administration in an attempt to stop the government from freezing over $2 billion in funding for the esteemed educational institution.
Cardinals to Gather for First Time Since Pope’s Passing to Finalize Funeral Arrangements
The cardinals will convene this morning for the first time since the passing of Pope Francis to finalize the arrangements for his funeral.
Public Prayer for the Pope to Take Place at St. Peter’s Square
Vatican City— St. Peter’s Square is set to become the center of global Catholic attention as a major public prayer for the Pope is scheduled to take place in the coming days. Faithful from around the world are expected to gather at the…
The Irish-Born Cardinal Who Delivered the News of the Pope’s Passing
A cardinal born in Ireland announced to the world the passing of Pope Francis.Cardinal Kevin Farrell, 77, confirmed that the leader of the Catholic Church succumbed on Easter Monday after facing serious health issues, including pneumonia.
US Stocks Decline as Trump Intensifies Criticism of Fed Chair
Wall Street's major indices each fell over 1% following US President Donald Trump's criticisms of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which escalated concerns regarding the central bank's independence and unsettled investors facing a…
Understanding Conclave Terminology: From Electors to Habemus Papam
In the wake of Pope Francis's passing, the Catholic Church will partake in a series of intricate rituals, employing terminology that may not be familiar to many.
El Salvador Proposes Exchange of US Deportees for Venezuelan Nationals
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has proposed a trade with Venezuela: 252 Venezuelans deported to his country by the United States in exchange for a like number of political prisoners currently held by President Nicolas Maduro's regime.
China Cautions Nations Against Forming Trade Agreements with the US
China has issued warnings to nations against forming a wider economic agreement with the United States that would come at its cost, escalating its rhetoric amid a deepening trade conflict between the two largest economies in the world.