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Nicole Winfield

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Pope Leo XIV sends message of peace to southern Lebanon as he ends 1st foreign trip

Pope Leo XIV sends message of peace to southern Lebanon as he ends 1st foreign trip

Pontiff prays at site of deadly 2024 Beirut port blast, calls for justice; looking south, he declares armed struggle has no benefit, weapons are...

02.12.2025 30

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Nicole Winfield

Iran accuses US of ‘bullying’ Venezuela with anti-drug campaign

Iran accuses US of ‘bullying’ Venezuela with anti-drug campaign

Trump has deployed the world’s largest aircraft carrier to the Caribbean and launched airstrikes on drug trafficking vessels

26.11.2025 40

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Nicole Winfield

Under glare of world media, Pope Leo XIV to visit Turkey and Lebanon

Under glare of world media, Pope Leo XIV to visit Turkey and Lebanon

Journeys are Leo’s first trips abroad as pontiff; in Turkey he will mark 1,700th anniversary of Council of Nicaea, in Lebanon try to boost the...

26.11.2025 40

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Nicole Winfield

Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity, make Catholic Church symbol of world peace

In historic inaugural Mass, first American pope signals shift with call for unity and peace, traditionalist tone — but offers prayers only for Gaza,...

18.05.2025 20

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Nicole Winfield

Pope Leo XIV lays out his vision and identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity

Leo indicates intent to maintain some of the core priorities of Pope Francis while also charting his own path

10.05.2025 10

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Nicole Winfield

Black smoke from Sistine Chapel chimney as conclave first day ends without new pope

Selection of next pontiff expected to take several rounds due to diverse mix of cardinals; White House posts photo of Trump in pope’s garb as ‘joke’

08.05.2025 50

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Nicole Winfield

Cardinals huddle at Rome dinner parties, Vatican meetings ahead of papal conclave

Insiders say that cardinals are listening and debating as a picture of the future pope is beginning to emerge — one who can consolidate Francis’...

05.05.2025 20

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Nicole Winfield

Conclave to ponder whether to continue Pope Francis’ radical legacy, or change course

Late Church leader appointed cardinals from broad range of backgrounds, many of whom are unknown to each other; unclear if any has clear ‘packet’...

27.04.2025 20

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Nicole Winfield

Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday after three days of lying in state

Public viewing of deceased pontiff to start Wednesday at St. Peter’s Basilica; first image released of Francis during private viewings by...

22.04.2025 7

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Nicole Winfield

The rites and rituals following the death of a pope — his funeral and burial, explained

Ceremonies for Pope Francis will follow fresh protocols he introduced last year; deceased pontiff expected to be buried in St. Mary Major Basilica...

21.04.2025 30

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Nicole Winfield

Detained Istanbul mayor faces 2nd day of questioning as protests continue unabated

More than 340 people arrested for rallies across Turkey after popular opposition figure hauled in on corruption and pro-terror charges; Erdogan blames...

23.03.2025 9

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Nicole Winfield

Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital Sunday, continue recovery at the Vatican

Pontiff’s doctor says he will require at least two months of rest and rehabilitation as he recovers from life-threatening case of pneumonia in...

23.03.2025 30

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Nicole Winfield

Pope up and stable, no longer on ventilation after pneumonia scare

Vatican reports pontiff, 88, is receiving therapy, took visit from two senior church officials with no further sign of lung infection that put him in...

03.03.2025 8

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Nicole Winfield

Italy denies spying on journalists, migrant activists using Israeli spyware

Rome says it will cooperate with probe into ‘vulnerabilities’ after at least 7 Italian cellphones apparently hacked with military-grade cyber...

13.02.2025 30

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Nicole Winfield