Vatican City – US Cardinal Robert Prevost is the new pope, the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church. Prevost, 69, from Chicago, ministered in Peru and led a Vatican office. He chose the name Pope Leo XIV. From St. Peter’s…
Seattle – In a monumental announcement, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has declared his intention to give away virtually all of his estimated $200 billion wealth. He plans to retain only one percent for himself and his family, dedicating the vast majority…
Vatican City – The 133 Catholic Cardinals have entered the Sistine Chapel. They will start the conclave to choose pope. The cardinals processed into the chapel, chanting the “Litany of the Saints” and “Veni Creator Spiritus.” The Vatican said the cardinal-electors gathered…
Washington D.C. – The Trump administration has rolled out a new initiative targeting undocumented immigrants: a $1,000 payment and travel assistance for migrants who self-deport to their home countries. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem promoted the plan, stating, “self-deportation is the best, safest…
Washington D.C. – President Donald Trump has shut down speculation he might seek a third term, stating definitively, “This is not something I’m looking to do.” His clear denial came during an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press.” Trump emphasized…
Jerusalem – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised an Israel response against Yemen’s Huthi rebels and Iran. His statement followed a missile strike near Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport that injured six people. The missile left a large crater near the airport…
MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke out against forces causing division, urging joint action at the Great Heritage, a Common Future forum. In his address, Putin calls for unity across racial, ethnic, and religious lines and emphasized preventing the return of Nazism.…
La Grand-Combe – French President Emmanuel Macron strongly condemned the fatal stabbing of a Muslim worshipper inside a mosque in southern France. Macron declared that racism and religious hatred are unacceptable in the nation following the deadly mosque attack . The incident…
Gauteng – Seven Nigerians were brutally attacked, and one, Ani Silas, was kidnapped in Springs, Gauteng Province, on Thursday, according to the Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA). Akindele Olunloyo, NUSA’s spokesperson, reported that Silas was beaten unconscious at his workplace and…
Washington, D.C. – Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) signed an agreement Friday. The nations pledged to respect each other’s sovereignty. They also set a target date of May 2, 2025, to finalize a draft peace deal.…
