The late pope was the first ever to style himself Francis, a name chosen in honour of the 13th-century saint St Francis of Assisi.
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Why the next pope's name could indicate what's ahead for the Catholic Church
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Pietro Parolin favourite to be pope – what are his LGBTQ+ views?
Former Secretary of State of the Vatican Pietro Parolin has been appointed pope (Adam Berry/Getty Images)
Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday (21 April), a front-runner has…
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Merz Fails in First Parliament Vote to Become Germany’s Next Chancellor: Live Updates
Two decades ago, before Friedrich Merz came back from the private sector to win the German chancellorship, he accepted an invitation to a gathering of the French Foreign Legion in Corsica. At the last moment, the organizers asked him to arrive on…
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Ukrainian drone attacks close Moscow airports – POLITICO
The attack by Ukrainian drones led to disruptions at 13 Russian airports early Tuesday, Russian media reported, citing Russia’s air transport safety agency.
In addition to Moscow’s four airports, flight restrictions were imposed at airports…
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Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the US illegally $1,000 to leave the country
Pushing forward its mass deportation agenda, US President Donald Trump’s administration said on Monday that it would pay illegal immigrants $1,000 (€880) to return to their home countries voluntarily.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated in a press release that it would…
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Latest news bulletin | May 6th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Mexico commemorates Battle of Puebla with historic reenactments
Hundreds of participants in full costume gathered in Mexico City on Monday to mark the 1862 Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla.
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Curfew in Peru province after 13 mine workers killed
The Peruvian government has imposed a night-time curfew in Pataz province, where 13 kidnapped mine workers were killed last week.
President Dina Boluarte also ordered that mining activities be suspended for a month while extra police and soldiers…
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Where in the world do popes come from?
One hundred and thirty three cardinals are expected on Wednesday to walk into the Sistine Chapel. Once 89 of them agree on the next Bishop of Rome, one will walk out a pope, and the other 132 will exit as cardinals.
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