The FAO warns that increasing restrictions on access to agricultural land in the Gaza increases risks to Palestinian farmers Read all
The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say. Read all
Pope Leo XIV has been discharged from Gemelli Hospital and has returned to the papal apartments in Vatican City State, where he will lead the Angelus on Sunday. Read all
More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS. Read all
As he departs Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Pope Leo XIV greets Varvara, a 13-year-old Ukrainian girl whom he met on December 31 as she awaited surgery for cancer. She offers him a photograph of their hug in St. Peter’s Square and a stuffed toy, similar to the one that accompanied her as she fled the war. … Continue reading “Pope Leo greets young Ukrainian cancer survivor as he departs hospital”
Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year. Read all
Pope Leo XIV has been discharged from Gemelli Hospital and has returned to the papal apartments in Vatican City State, where he will lead the Angelus on Sunday. Read all
Parents are divided, with some struggling to arrange childcare while others eye cheaper holidays. Read all
Thirty years after the death of Joseph Louis Cardinal Bernardin, archbishop of Chicago from 1982 to 1996, the Italian archdiocese of Trento has organized various events in memory of the prelate, whose origins lie in the region. Read all
For 15 months, a high-security courtroom in Hamburg has been hearing the case of Christina Block, accused of ordering the abduction of her children. Read all
The White House is facing growing adversity, writes the BBC’s Anthony Zurcher, weeks before crucial midterm elections. Read all
On his fifth day in hospital, Pope Leo XIV’s doctors say he can be discharged from Gemelli Hospital, with the Holy See Press Office confirming that he will return to the Vatican on Saturday afternoon and pray the Angelus on Sunday from the window of the papal apartment. Read all
The Australian government hopes to protect social media users from being served content they don’t want to see. Read all
As the Church celebrates the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “Whose image do we bear?” Read all
Zelensky thanked the “real leaders” ahead of a meeting with the EU in Brussels. Read all
Captain George Williams says England will relish their “underdog” tag when they take on a powerful Tonga side in their World Cup opener in Perth on Saturday. Read all
Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model. Read all
The Princess of Wales launches a project encouraging a greater emphasis on children learning from nature. Read all
This very common scenario can be sad for little ones but there are ways you can help them. Read all
On the 400th anniversary of the consecration of St Peter’s Basilica, a new film explores the faith, history and archaeology at its heart. The trailer premiered at the Rome Film Festival and features Pope Leo XIV reflecting on St Peter. Read all
Beth Dobbin ran for Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Five years on, she is largely bedbound after being diagnosed with ME, a devastating illness for which there is no cure. Read all
Speaking by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pope Leo XIV expresses his “deep concern about the grave humanitarian situation in the city of Oleshky, in the Kherson region,” and calls for a ceasefire to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid. Read all
Concerns about the use of smart glasses are having an affect on visually-impaired users. Read all
Delegates of Jesus Youth groups from around the world are coming to Rome to mark 40 years of prayer and mission. Read all
As coal slurry engulfed the school, the dinner lady threw her body on five children, protecting them. Read all
