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Cardinal Robert Prevost: A New Era for the Catholic Church
Pope Robert Prevost’s election marks a historic shift toward a globally inclusive Catholic Church rooted in the Americas.
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Made in the Vatican 2.0: Pope Francis and Sheikh El-Tayeb
As Pope Francis is laid to rest, one of his most enduring legacies will be the Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together.
EUROPE
Pope Francis’ Illness: The Vatican’s Future Hangs in the Balance
Pope Francis' health raises questions on Vatican leadership, succession, and the future direction of the Catholic Church.
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AfD Rise as Germany’s Twin Elections Squeeze Merz’s Coalition
Berlin's leftward swing and the east's rightward lurch have squeezed Friedrich Merz's coalition, leaving Germany's political centre struggling to manoeuvre.
Greenland Keeps Danish Sovereignty as U.S. Control Deepens
A territory can keep its flag, parliament and legal status while still depending so heavily on an ally that sovereignty starts to feel like a technicality.
France’s Fuel Crisis Collides with the Upcoming Budget
Fuel anger is spreading just as the French government prepares billions in savings for its most difficult budget yet.
Europe Cannot Decide How Much It Wants Canada
A snubbed invitation, a hasty reversal, and a visa-free proposal offer a gauge of how far Canada's tilt toward Europe has already travelled.
Fiji’s HIV Emergency and the Missing Investment
Fiji declared an HIV emergency soon after signing a defence pact with Australia. Do security deals outpace health funding in the Pacific?


