Following the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican will begin the search for his successor. Among the potential candidates are seven people whose names could be in your hands, as they will determine the direction the Catholic Church will take in the coming years.
At least 10 people were killed and more than 90 injured in the massive Russian attack launched Thursday morning, as the United States pushes for progress in talks to end the war.
The death of Pope Francis, who left a legacy of reform in the Catholic Church, caused worldwide shock and repercussions of all kinds. Thousands of faithful bid farewell to the Supreme Pontiff in St. Peter's Basilica before the funeral planned for Saturday morning in the presence of world leaders.
Presidents, monarchs, and spiritual figures from every continent expressed their sorrow for the death of Pope Francis and highlighted his closeness to the most humble, his role as a moral guide, and his tireless work for peace, equity, and interfaith dialogue.
In 2024, Pope Francis changed the funeral rites for popes and simplified the ceremony, eliminating ancient rituals. His body will be buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major at his own request.
The religious leader, the first Latin American pope in the history of the Catholic Church, was 88 years old and was battling a persistent respiratory infection. Francis died at 7:35 a.m. local time after suffering cardiac arrest while sleeping. The news was announced by the camerlengo, Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, via video.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claims that six of the 15 rescuers were "Hamas terrorists," but acknowledged an "operational misunderstanding" and a "failure to follow orders."
US President Donald Trump said he expects a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine this week, and anticipated major business deals with the United States for both sides if a truce is signed in the conflict that began on February 24, 2022.
Hamas rejected an Israeli offer of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, under which the Palestinian movement would have been forced to disarm. According to the BBC, Israel is demanding the release of half of the remaining live hostages in exchange for a six-week truce and the disarmament of Hamas.
In the proposal, Israel demands the disarmament of Hamas for the first time in the next phase of negotiations and requests the return of the remaining hostages in Gaza. Hamas, for its part, said in a statement that it was studying the proposal and would send its response as soon as possible.
