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Pope Francis Requested Simple Tomb with No Decorations and ‘Franciscus’ Inscription – Vatican
Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88, made clear his wishes for a humble and…
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The World Says Goodbye: Pope Francis to Be Laid to Rest on Saturday
Pope Francis’s funeral will take place on Saturday, April 26, at 10:00 a.m. (8:00 GMT) in St. Peter’s Square, as…
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Vatican Seals Papal Quarters After Pope Francis’ Passing on Easter Monday
In a solemn ceremony, the doors to Pope Francis’ papal apartment in the Apostolic Palace, as well as his personal…
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BREAKING: Pope Francis Dies at 88 on Easter Monday
Vatican City – The world mourns the loss of Pope Francis, who died peacefully on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025,…
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ECOWAS at 50: Golden Jubilee Kicks Off in Accra April 22
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will officially begin its 50th anniversary celebrations on Tuesday, April 22, 2025,…
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Doctors Remove Pig Kidney After Alabama Woman Lives with Transplant for Record 130 Days
An Alabama woman, Towana Looney, has returned home after surgeons removed a genetically-modified pig kidney that she had lived with…
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Gabon Coup Leader Oligui Nguema Wins Presidential Election with Over 90% of Vote
General Brice Oligui Nguema, who led the 2023 coup in Gabon that ended the Bongo family’s nearly 60-year rule, has…
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Tanzania Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu Charged with Treason
Tundu Lissu, Tanzania’s opposition leader, has been charged with treason following his arrest after a rally in the southern part…
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Niger Shifts from French, Declares Hausa New National Language
In a significant move away from its colonial legacy, the government of Niger has officially adopted Hausa as the country’s…
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3 Americans Sentenced to Death in Failed Congo Coup Plot Repatriated to U.S.
Three Americans convicted in connection with a failed coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo last year have been…
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