Ukraine is preparing to send an updated peace proposal to the United States as part of its ongoing diplomatic strategy amid the Russia conflict. Meanwhile, Pope Francis has criticised Donald Trump’s recent comments on Europe, calling for responsible leadership and unity. 

Ukraine To Send Updated Peace Deal To USA | Pope Criticises Trump's Comments On Europe 

In a first after 500 years, King Charles and Pope Leo pray together at the Vatican, as the Pontiff leads an ecumenical service with Archbishop Stephen Cottrell attended by the King and Queen.

First British Monarch to Pray With Pope in Nearly 500 Years

Pope Leo plans to visit Lebanon, the country’s senior Catholic official announced on Wednesday, in what could be the first visit outside Italy by the new leader of the global Church.


Why has Pope chosen Lebanon as his first foreign tour?

In a powerful call for global unity, Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, welcomed the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Watch in for more details!

Pope Leo XIV calls for 'no more war' in first public address

Directed by Peter Straughan, the Oscar-winning movie is based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Robert Harris. The film stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow and Sergio Castellitto.

Did you know the new Pope Leo XIV watched this Oscar-winning film before the election?

Elected by Cardinals, Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native with a Peruvian background, leads a billion Catholics, emphasising inclusivity and social justice. World

Global joy and social media buzz as Pope Leo XIV elected first American pontiff

New Pope Elected: Robert Francis Prevost has been announced as the successor to Pope Francis on Thursday (May 8) after 133 cardinals voted in the Papal Conclave. He becomes the first American pope, taking the papal name Leo XIV. He is a moderate who was close to Pope Francis and spent years as a missionary in Peru. Watch in for more details!

How world leaders are reacting to Pope Leo

Cardinal Prevost, named as Pope Leo XIV, has previously shared an article from his X account in 2015 criticising Trump’s “anti-immigrant rhetoric” as dangerous. World

Did newly elected Pope criticise Trump administration? Here’s what his social media reveals

Pope Leo XIV, 69, was made a cardinal by Pope Francis in 2023 after being named to head the Dicastery for Bishops, one of the key departments of the Vatican. He has worked as a missionary in Peru.

Who is the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, first American pontiff in history?

New Pope Elected: The successor to Pope Francis was picked on the second day of voting. However, the official announcement is yet to be made from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica to learn who the cardinals elected. World

New Pope Elected: Robert Francis Prevost becomes first pope from US

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Top 10 world news: India intercepts Pakistan's drone attacks in Jammu, Punjab and Rajasthan; New pope elected, and more

Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney early Thursday, signaling that the College of Cardinals has not yet reached a decision on the next Pope during the 2025 conclave.

Papal Conclave 2025: Black smoke rises from Sistine chapel, no Pope chosen yet

Black smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday (May 7) evening, confirming that cardinals had not reached a decision in their first round of voting to choose the next pope. The centuries-old signal meant no candidate received the required two-thirds majority. Watch i for more details!

Black smoke billows from Sistine Chapel: Day 1 of papal conclave inconclusive

Papal conclave day 1: Cardinals fail to elect new pope

Currently, 133 cardinals are in Rome for the process while two could not travel due to health concerns. The first vote of papal conclave 2025, however, was could not bring the necessary result as confirmed by the black smoke from Sistine Chapel chimney. world

Papal Conclave 2025: What happens inside Sistine Chapel when cardinals vote to elect new pope

Out of more than 250 cardinals in world, only 135 who are below the age of 80 'on the day when the Apostolic See becomes vacant' are allowed to take part in conclave. World

Papal Conclave 2025: What is 'oath of secrecy' taken by each cardinal before entering Sistine Chapel to elect new pope

World: After the vote, the cardinals returned to their temporary accommodation at the Santa Marta residence within the Vatican grounds. There, they remain under strict seclusion.

Black smoke emerges as cardinals fail to elect new pope on day one of secret conclave: What happens next?

World: A major factor in this conclave is Pope Francis’ deep influence on the group choosing his successor. Of the 133 voting cardinals under the age of 80, 108 were appointed by Francis himself. Trending

108 of 133 cardinals electing new pope were picked by Francis: Will the next pope follow his path?

After Pope Francis passed away last month, the race to succeed him has opened, with few names being cited as possible front-runners. World | Trending

Next pope to be selected tomorrow: Cardinals move into Vatican on eve of 'mysterious' conclave | Here's all you need to know

The Catholic Church centuries-old tradition to elect a new pope will begin officially tomorrow. 133 cardinal electors will gather on Wednesday in the Sistine Chapel for an election that could last hours, days, or even months.

Papal election: Cardinals to begin conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor

World: The post followed Trump’s comments to reporters that he “would like to be Pope” and that he’d be his own “No. 1 choice” to succeed the late Pope Francis.

'Melania thought it was cute': Trump says he had 'nothing to do' with AI image showing himself as Pope

The College of Cardinals attends the final Novendial Mass, marking the end of the 9-day mourning ritual. 135 Cardinals will soon gather in the Sistine Chapel to cast secret ballots and elect the next Pope, requiring a two-thirds majority. Watch this report for more details!

Vote to choose next Pope to begin on May 7

World: One X user, who identified as both Catholic and conservative, warned, “This is worse than trolling. You’re going to lose a lot of Catholic support over stunts like this.”

‘Arrogant and stupid’: Trump’s AI pope image triggers backlash from Catholics, and even his MAGA base isn’t laughing

Donald Trump faces criticism for posting an AI image of himself in papal attire, sparking accusations of disrespect. The move comes after he joked about becoming the next Pope and faced backlash for mocking a late Pope.

US President Trump criticised for mocking late Pope after attending his funeral

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