Francis did many things differently from his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. Who could replace him after this year’s conclave?
Category: 3. Europe
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Who are the possible contenders to replace Pope Francis?
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Six events that defined Francis’ papacy
Pope Francis sought a more inclusive and consultative Church, initiating synods that encouraged dialogue and greater participation from laypeople, including women, sometimes opposed by more conservative elements of the Church.
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Doubts Concerning U.S. Reliability Should Not Lead to European Nuclear Deterrent
The Trump administration has consistently shown disregard for America’s European allies, whether it be in the Oval Office or at the Munich Security Conference. The administration’s actions have led France, and other U.S. allies, to push for a…
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3,400-year-old Egyptian town with links to King Tutankhamun unearthed near Alexandria
A French team of archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery – the ruins of a 3,400-year-old Egyptian town near the modern-day city of Alexandria, that was possibly built by the legendary King Tutankhamun’s father, Akhenaten.
Detailed in a new study published in Antiquity, the…
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Catholic women lead solemn Holy Week procession in Antigua
Catholic women filled the streets of Antigua, Guatemala, on Saturday, carrying a statue of the Virgin of Solitude to commemorate Mary’s mourning following the death of Jesus.
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Europe wants to attract US academics in wake of Trump administration cuts. What will lure them in?
Europe is trying to woo American researchers threatened by Trump’s research cuts to this side of the Atlantic. But what will make them stay?
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China-Europe Rail Freight Slump Continues Amid Russian Headwinds
China-Europe rail freight declined in March, extending a slump since January, triggered largely by trade headwinds and policy changes in Russia, a major transit hub.
In March, the number of China-Europe freight train trips fell 1.3%…
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Tell us about your favourite beach in Europe | Travel
Whether it’s a secret cove that can only be reached on foot or by boat, or a long expanse of sand where there’s plenty of room for everyone, we’d love to hear about your favourite beaches in Europe (excluding the UK).
If you have a relevant…
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Cheap Flights Across Europe and the Americas in Air Europa Sale
The latest Air Europa sale is opening the skies to budget-friendly travel across Europe, the Americas, and beyond, with one-way tickets starting as low as €25. The Spanish carrier’s “Time to Fly” promotion, launched this Monday, is valid…
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Russian attacks on Ukraine during Easter ceasefire killed three, Kherson official says
Russia violated the ceasefire more than 2,900 times, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a Telegram statement in the early hours on Monday.
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