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Trump lands in Italy ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral after open coffin sealed

Donald Trump has arrived in Italy before Pope Francis’ funeral. The late pontiff’s open coffin was sealed in a private ceremony. The...

Is ‘Sinners’ Based On A True Story?

Is Sinners a true story? That’s the question buzzing among moviegoers after Ryan Coogler’s new horror film shattered expectations with a $48...

18 Africans among cardinals to elect new Pope

As the Catholic Church prepares to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis, a historic spotlight is shining on...

Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible candidates

An old saying about papal elections goes as follows: “He who enters the conclave as pope, leaves it as a cardinal.” In...

Why popes are buried in 3 coffins

This may be familiar to many Catholics, but not everyone is aware that when a Pope passes away, he is buried in...

US stocks and dollar plunge as Trump attacks Fed chair Powell

U.S. financial markets experienced significant volatility on Monday, April 21, 2025, following President Donald Trump’s intensified criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome...

PHOTOS: Pope lies in open coffin in Vatican City

Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, is currently lying in state in an open...

Pope’s funeral will be held on Saturday morning

Pope Francis’ funeral will be held at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET) on Saturday, the Vatican said. The funeral will...

Pope’s final testament released as he outlines burial wishes – read in full

A “simple” tomb “in the ground” bearing only the inscription “Franciscus” is among the Pope’s wishes for his burial, as revealed in...