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Geopolitical Variations and Political Challenges

Charles Chartouni, 28/04 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The past week was replete with events that cannot be overlooked if we are to address critical conflicts around the world: the death of Pope Francis and its reverberations ; the evolutions of the Ukraine war ; the ultimate scope of the US-Iranian negotiations; the shifting facades of Turkey’s Islamic authoritarianism; and the normalization ...

All Eyes Turn to Conclave After Pope Francis's Funeral

This is Beirut, 27/04 12:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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With Pope Francis laid to rest, all eyes turn now to the conclave, the secretive meeting of cardinals set to convene within days to elect a new head of the Catholic Church. Alongside world leaders and reigning monarchs, an estimated 400,000 people turned out on Saturday for the Argentine pontiff's funeral at the Vatican and burial in Rome. The ...

Carlo Acutis: Sainthood Deferred, Hope Intact

Ryan Chaba, 27/04 11:02 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The canonization of young Carlo Acutis, initially scheduled for today in Rome, has been suspended following the death of Pope Francis. While the process itself remains unchanged, the event has been postponed sine die. This decision has saddened thousands of faithful, especially young people, for whom “God’s geek” represents a modern figure ...

Pope Francis and the Grace of God

Fady Noun, 26/04 21:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Despite appearances that may lead some to think the world is merely an endless repetition, History has meaning: the world is moving toward something. A deadly struggle between truth and falsehood marks this History. One need look no further than the fabrications currently infesting the internet—fabrications involving dates, predictions, and ...

World Bids Farewell to Pope Francis

Rayan Chami, 26/04 15:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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Tears and applause filled St. Peter’s Square as hundreds of thousands of mourners, alongside world leaders, bid farewell to Pope Francis –⁠ a pontiff celebrated for his compassion, humility and an unwavering call to “build bridges, not walls.”

Trump, Zelensky Meet on Sidelines of Pope's Funeral

This is Beirut, 26/04 14:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky met briefly in St. Peter's basilica on the sidelines of Pope Francis's funeral in the Vatican on Saturday in their first encounter since a White House clash as the US president pushes the Ukrainian leader to make a peace deal with Russia. The two agreed to further talks after the funeral, the Ukraine ...

Hundreds of Thousands at Funeral for Pope 'With an Open Heart'

This is Beirut, 26/04 12:55 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Hundreds of thousands of mourners and world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, packed St. Peter's Square on Saturday for the funeral of Pope Francis, "pope among the people" and the Catholic Church's first Latin American leader. Some waited overnight to get a seat for the ceremony, with the Vatican reporting some ...

Huge Crowds Flock To Vatican for Pope Francis's Funeral

This is Beirut, 26/04 10:10 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Tens of thousands of mourners flooded into St. Peter's Square on Saturday for the funeral of Pope Francis, the champion of the poor and the Catholic Church's first Latin American leader. Some people waited overnight to be first in the queue for the ceremony, which will be attended by world leaders including US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's ...

The World Prepares to Bid Farewell to Pope Francis

This is Beirut, 25/04 21:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Some 250,000 people paid their respects to Pope Francis during a three-day lying in state at St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican said on Friday, as public viewing ended and world leaders began gathering for his funeral. French President Emmanuel Macron was among the last to pay his respects, with the overall crowds exceeding the estimated 195,000 ...

A Farewell in Faith: Qaraqosh Mourns the Pope

Rayan Chami, 25/04 14:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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In Iraq’s Christian heartland, Easter Mass at al-Tahera Church became a poignant tribute to Pope Francis. Church bells echoed through Qaraqosh and Mosul, honoring the man whose 2021 visit brought solace after years of war and displacement. He is now mourned as a spiritual father by those he never forgot.

Pope Francis's Funeral: who's Attending?

This is Beirut, 25/04 09:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Vatican on Thursday said at least 130 foreign delegations had confirmed their attendance at Pope Francis's funeral, including 51 heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs. Here is a list of VIP guests whose offices have confirmed they will be in Rome on Saturday. Americas ARGENTINA: President Javier Milei. BRAZIL: President Luiz Inacio ...

Servant of the World: The Heavy Mantle Facing the Next Pope

Marie de La Roche Saint-André, 24/04 21:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, a conclave is set to convene in early May to elect his successor as the leader of the Catholic Church. The 267th pope will face formidable challenges in continuing the mission of this 2,000-year-old institution and spreading the message of Jesus. This responsibility is particularly daunting in a ...