DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program will move Wednesday to what is known as the “expert level” — a sign analysts say shows that the talks are moving forward rapidly. However, experts not involved in the talks who spoke with The Associated Press…
Multiple casualties are feared after assailants indiscriminately fired at tourists visiting a beauty spot in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. Police said it was a “terror attack” carried out by militants fighting against Indian rule near the disputed region’s resort town of Pahalgam. Initial reports said gunmen sprayed bullets at mostly Indian tourists visiting…
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Monday hailed the “significant” progress made in trade talks between the two sides during Vance’s visit to India. Vance, who was in India on a mostly personal trip with second lady Usha Vance and his family, met Modi in New Delhi. A statement from Modi’s…
Although he did not address Putin’s comments directly, Zelenskyy said late Monday that Ukraine “was ready for any conversation” about a ceasefire that would halt strikes on civilians. “Nevertheless, Ukraine stands by its offer — at the very least, not to strike civilian infrastructure,” he added. There have been no direct talks between the two…
In 2018, Francis outraged abuse victims by accusing them of slandering Chilean Bishop Juan Barros with claims that he turned a blind eye to priestly predators. Francis later apologized for demanding that the victims show “proof” that Barros did anything wrong. In a remarkable letter addressed to the bishops of Chile, Pope Francis admitted making “serious…
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Day 1 The papal chamberlain, or camerlengo, Irish-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who is also the former bishop of the Diocese of Dallas, temporarily takes over the reins of the church. But his first task is to confirm that Francis is dead. “In this case, as in the case of the last several popes, doctors would…
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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. America remembers Pope Francis 03:35 Pope Francis lifted children’s spirits 01:32 Remembering Pope Francis 05:54 Conclave to find new pope will begin within weeks 02:33 ‘A real father to us’: Christians in Gaza remember Pope Francis 01:16 Vatican releases Pope…
Dust off the history books and there are papal conclaves with international intrigue, royal rigging and even riots, a checkered past that belies the air of sanctity and solemnity surrounding modern papal elections. The word “conclave” comes from the Latin for “with key.” It is a church tradition that began in 1268 with a papal…
