Pope Francis passed away on Monday at the age of 88, following a stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure. The Vatican also reported he had acute respiratory failure from double pneumonia, as well as type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Public viewing will begin Wednesday at St. Peter’s Basilica, where he made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday. He will be … Continue reading Pope Francis’s body to lie in state until funeral on Saturday, Vatican says

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope known for his humility, advocacy for the poor, and progressive stance on issues like capitalism and climate change, died Monday at age 88. Bells tolled around the world as tributes poured in. Suffering from chronic lung issues, he had been hospitalized with double pneumonia in February and made his final appearance on Easter Sunday. Elected in 2013, Francis … Continue reading Pope Francis dies at 88

Pope Francis made a surprise appearance on Easter Sunday, riding through St. Peter’s Square in the popemobile and blessing thousands as he continues recovering from a near-fatal case of double pneumonia. The 88-year-old pope, recently discharged from a five-week hospital stay, appeared energized, greeting pilgrims and blessing babies. Though he delegated Easter Mass to Cardinal Angelo Comastri, Francis gave the traditional apostolic blessing from the … Continue reading Pope Francis emerges on Easter, delights crowd with popemobile tour

U.S. airstrikes in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, killed 12 people and wounded 30, according to Houthi rebels, who said a market in the Farwa neighborhood was hit. The strikes are part of an intensified U.S. campaign targeting the Houthis over their attacks on Red Sea shipping and Israel. Recent airstrikes also hit other Yemeni regions and followed earlier attacks that killed at least 74 people. The … Continue reading US airstrikes killed 12 people in Yemen’s capital, the Houthi rebels say

German police are searching for the suspect or suspects behind the fatal shooting of a 59-year-old man and his 28-year-old son-in-law, both Turkish nationals, in Bad Nauheim on Saturday. The victims had no prior police records, and a personal motive is suspected. Special forces and helicopters joined the manhunt, though two initial arrests were later dismissed. Authorities say there is no public danger but advised … Continue reading Germany: Police launch manhunt over Bad Nauheim killing

An Israeli military investigation found “professional failures” led to the March killing of 15 paramedics and first responders in Gaza, most of whom were with the Palestine Red Crescent Society. The IDF cited a series of mistakes and breaches of orders but maintained there were no ethical violations. The deputy commander who ordered and took part in the attack was dismissed, while another officer was … Continue reading ‘Professional failures’ led to killing of Palestinian medics in Gaza, says Israeli military

Just hours after Moscow’s 30-hour “Easter truce” ended, Ukraine reported Russian drone and rocket attacks across several regions, including Kyiv, Mykolaiv, and Kherson. Mayor Oleksandr Senkevych confirmed explosions in Mykolaiv, but casualties are unknown. Ukraine said Russia launched over 1,800 shelling incidents during the truce, which President Zelensky dismissed as a PR stunt. Both sides accused each other of violating the ceasefire, with Russia claiming … Continue reading Ukraine reports many Russian drone attacks after truce ends