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‘Bomb attack’ at Bank of America in Paris thwarted by police

One suspect, holding a lighter, was attempting to ignite a device, according to reports

The Independent UK · Mar 28

Pope Leo XIV decries the widening gap between the rich and poor in historic Monaco visit

Pope Leo XIV urged residents of the wealthy principality of Monaco to use their resources to promote good in the world. The pontiff became the first head of the Catholic church to visit the territory since Pope Paul III in the 16th century.

Euronews · Mar 28

In historic Monaco visit, Pope Leo XIV calls for justice and peace

Pope Leo XIV makes first papal visit to Monaco since 1538, urging the wealthy microstate to use its influence for justice, peace and the common good.

Euronews · Mar 28

Algeria continues to face questions over murder of French monks, 30 years on

Thirty years after seven French monks were kidnapped and killed in the Atlas mountains at the height of Algeria's civil war, a lawyer for the victims' relatives tells RFI an official investigation has yet to uncover the full truth.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 27

Equatorial Guinea accused of docking wages to help fund Pope's visit

As Pope Leo XIV prepares to visit Equatorial Guinea next month, the country is reportedly relying on members of the public to help finance the trip – including by having money deducted from their salaries.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 27

Historic visit of Pope Leo XIV to Munich, first time in almost 500 years

The Pope will be in the Principality of Monaco on Saturday for a symbolic visit that marks the return of a Pontiff after almost five centuries. At the centre, the role of small states in international dialogue, the 'defence of life' and global issues such as war, diplomacy and cooperation

Euronews · Mar 27

Pope Leo XIV makes a rare 1-day visit to glitzy Monaco

Pope Leo XIV is going to the principality of Monaco for a one-day trip

The Independent UK · Mar 27

Denver's Catholic archdiocese, famously conservative, enters the Leo era

Under Denver Archbishop James Francis Stafford and his successors, Charles Chaput and Samuel Aquila, Denver became a national hub for some of the most influential conservative Catholic evangelizing ministries

The Independent UK · Mar 26

Sarah Mullally makes history as first woman enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury

She worked in the UK’s state-run National Health Service for more than three decades, rising to become its chief nursing officer for England in 1999.

Euronews · Mar 25

Bishop tapped by Pope Leo to fill key Vatican role

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The Independent UK · Mar 25