What to know about the conclave to elect the next pope
Here are some things to know about the election of the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church, which has 1.4 billion faithful across the world.
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Saplings from tree exposed to atomic bombing planted at U.N. headquarters to mark 80 years since Hiroshima, Nagasaki bombings
The saplings are a symbol of peace and resilience, said U.N. Undersecretary General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu, who participated in the…
Hope rises for Philippines’ Cardinal Tagle as Pope Francis’ successor
The doors of the Sistine Chapel have now closed and 133 red-robed cardinals – including Filipino Cardinals Tagle, Jose Advincula, and Pablo Virgilio David – have begun the…
His last mountain: American adventurer Alexander Pancoe dies on Nepal’s Mount Makalu
It has been a tragic start to the 2025 spring climbing season as four climbers have lost their lives in Nepal’s mountains.
Indonesian haj pilgrim dies upon landing in Saudi Arabia
The 65-year-old woman from Central Java complained of feeling dizzy before she collapsed in the airplane that took her and her husband from Surakarta to Medina, Saudi Arabia.
‘Smile at me’: Cancer-fighting South Korean senior influencer inspires with strength, grace
Before the diagnosis, her videos mostly focused on living a productive and inspirational life. But the topic of her posts changed after her diagnosis to show the entire journey…
Grateful family looking for woman who performed CPR, saved man at Malaysia airport
The woman, who happened to be behind Mr. Law when he collapsed (full name not revealed), immediately started administering CPR and did not stop until help arrived.
Japanese woman remembers seeing off suicide pilots near end of WWII
After the war, the former students were called the “Nadeshiko unit” after the flower used as their school emblem. As they got older, their attendance levels at the ceremony…
See the labour behind the world’s tallest bridge in China’s Guizhou
After completing the main structure on Jan 17, bridge builders have continued working high above the ground ready for the completion of the milestone project.
Philippines’ Cardinal Tagle tapped to assist Vatican administrator ahead of conclave
Cardinal Tagle and two other cardinals have been named to the “Particular Congregation” — the rotating post tasked with assisting the camerlengo (chamberlain) — during the…