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Pope Francis phoned Gaza's only Catholic church 'every day' - as priest reveals details of last call

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Pope Francis phoned Gaza's only Catholic church 'every day' - as priest reveals details of last callChristians from Gaza's only Catholic church have paid tribute to Pope Francis who called them "every day" during the Israel-Hamas war.
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News video: Pope Francis: The humble head of the Catholic Church

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Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church has died at 88 years old. He was elected Pope Francis I at the age of 76 in March 2013, becoming the first Jesuit to lead the world's almost 1.4 billion Catholics, the first from the Americas and the first non-European pope in more than 1,200 years.

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Cyclists receive Pope Leo XIV's blessing in historic Giro d'Italia finale

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Newly elected Pope Leo XIV faces expectations to bridge divisions in the Catholic Church The new supreme pontiff, elected less than a week ago, is expected by some to continue Pope Francis' legacy, while those more conservative seek a traditionalist approach. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/13/newly-elected-pope-leo-xiv-faces-expectations-to-bridge-divisions-in-the-catholic-church Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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Trump Welcomes to 'White' Refugees After Harsh U.S Immigration Crackdown – Media Cries 'Hypocrisy'

U.S President Donald Trump has made headlines once again, this time offering asylum to white South African refugees fleeing what he calls “genocide.” But the move has sparked outrage and raised questions about hypocrisy as Trump continues his tough stance on immigration, particularly toward Black and Hispanic migrants. As the media focuses on the controversial land expropriation in South Africa, many are now calling out the double standard in U.S. immigration policy. #Trump #WhiteRefugees #SouthAfrica #ImmigrationHypocrisy #USAsylum #WhiteGenocide #MediaBias #Trump2025 #LandSeizure #BlackImmigration #USPolitics #ImmigrationPolicy #AsylumSeekers Also Read Cyril Ramaphosa Extends Condolences on the Passing of Pope Francis at Age 88 :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-african-president-ramaphosa-condolences-pope-francis-passing-011-4130473.html?ref=DMDesc South Africa Looks to Strengthen Trade Relations with India and China Amidst US Tariff Challenges :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-africa-increases-trade-india-china-us-tariffs-011-4117633.html?ref=DMDesc South Africa Issues Warning on Human Trafficking After 23 Citizens Rescued from Myanmar :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-africa-cautions-citizens-human-trafficking-myanmar-011-4109177.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.274~ED.102~HT.336~

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Shrine of Fatima in Portugal packed for first pilgrimage after Pope Francis' death [Video]

Shrine of Fatima in Portugal packed for first pilgrimage after Pope Francis' death

Shrine of Fatima in Portugal packed for first pilgrimage after Pope Francis' death Over 270,000 pilgrims joined the candlelight procession at the Fatima Shrine on 13 May, marking the first major celebration since Pope Leo XIV’s election. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/13/shrine-of-fatima-in-portugal-packed-for-first-pilgrimage-after-pope-francis-death Let the pictures do the talking: subscribe to No Comment No Comment is brought to you by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

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Pope Leo XIV reopens sealed papal apartment but will he live there? [Video]

Pope Leo XIV reopens sealed papal apartment but will he live there?

Pope Leo XIV reopens sealed papal apartment but will he live there? Pope Leo XIV has reopened the papal apartment, sealed since Pope Francis' death, raising questions about his approach to tradition. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/12/pope-leo-xiv-reopens-sealed-papal-apartment-but-will-he-live-there Let the pictures do the talking: subscribe to No Comment No Comment is brought to you by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

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Gaza Breaking: Israel Accused of Firing on Starving Civilians |UN Slams Aid Blockade, Demands Action [Video]

Gaza Breaking: Israel Accused of Firing on Starving Civilians |UN Slams Aid Blockade, Demands Action

More than 580 Palestinians have been killed and over 4,200 injured while standing in line for humanitarian aid in Gaza, according to the latest data from the Gaza Media Office. Eyewitness reports and Israeli media reveal shocking claims that IDF soldiers were ordered to fire on unarmed, starving civilians—men, women, and children—desperate for food. The UN has condemned the US-Israel airdrop system as a “death trap”, calling it a catastrophic failure of humanitarian response. A new study, led by the University of London and Palestinian scholars, reveals that nearly 100,000 people have died since the start of Israel’s war on Gaza—most from airstrikes, many from starvation and disease. This video unpacks the systematic targeting of civilians, the crumbling infrastructure, and the global silence in the face of a growing humanitarian catastrophe. Rights groups are calling this a modern genocide. Will the world act before it's too late? #GazaMassacre #StarvingPalestinians #IDFWarCrimes #UNCondemnsIsrael #GazaGenocide #FoodAidCrisis #HumanitarianCrisis #GazaDeathToll #IsraelPalestineWar #WarCrimes #UNInvestigation #BlockadeKills #GenocideInGaza #SaveGaza #BreakingNews Also Read Middle East: UN Labels Gaza 'The Hungriest Place On Earth' :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/middle-east-un-labels-gaza-the-hungriest-place-on-earth-4168609.html?ref=DMDesc Missile from Yemen Disrupts Flights in Israel Ahead of Key Vote on Gaza War :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/missile-from-yemen-disrupts-flights-in-israel-ahead-of-key-vote-on-gaza-war-4143509.html?ref=DMDesc Immense Pressure From Families Of Hostages: Netanyahu Says Israel Has To Continue Fighting In Gaza :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/immense-pressure-from-families-of-hostages-netanyahu-says-israel-has-to-continue-fighting-in-gaza-4128785.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.178~PR.274~ED.102~

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Trump calls for ceasefire deal while Israel plans new mass evacuations to expand military operations [Video]

Trump calls for ceasefire deal while Israel plans new mass evacuations to expand military operations

Trump calls for ceasefire deal while Israel plans new mass evacuations to expand military operations On Sunday, President Trump urged a ceasefire deal for Gaza. Simultaneously, Israel ordered new mass evacuations in northern Gaza as it plans to expand its military operation in the area. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/29/trump-calls-for-ceasefire-deal-while-israel-plans-new-mass-evacuations-to-expand-military- Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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At least 62 Palestinians killed by Israeli strikes since Friday [Video]

At least 62 Palestinians killed by Israeli strikes since Friday

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Head of controversial Gaza aid group calls UN data on deaths 'disinformation'

The chief of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has called figures by the United Nations on people killed at aid hubs "disinformation".
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Pope prays for Chinese Catholics to be in communion with Rome in first comments following feast day [Video]

Pope prays for Chinese Catholics to be in communion with Rome in first comments following feast day

Pope prays for Chinese Catholics to be in communion with Rome in first comments following feast day Leo noted that on the feast day, “in the churches and shrines in China and throughout the world, prayers have been raised to God as a sign of the solicitude and affection for Chinese Catholics and their communion with the universal church.” READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/25/pope-prays-for-chinese-catholics-to-be-in-communion-with-rome-in-first-comments-following- Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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Why Usha Vance Wore Mantilla at Pope Leo XIV’s Inauguration|Controversy Behind Traditional Headscarf [Video]

Why Usha Vance Wore Mantilla at Pope Leo XIV’s Inauguration|Controversy Behind Traditional Headscarf

Usha Vance’s decision to wear a traditional mantilla at Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration has sparked controversy and raised eyebrows worldwide. Why did the Second Lady choose to honor the Catholic tradition with this symbolic gesture? In this video, we dive into the deeper meaning behind Usha’s choice, exploring its cultural and religious significance. A Hindu by faith, Usha has supported her husband, Vice President JD Vance, through his conversion to Catholicism—now, her bold display of respect at the Vatican draws attention from both critics and supporters. Was this a political statement, a gesture of respect, or something more? Watch as we unpack the tension between faith, politics, and symbolism at this historic event with the first American pope. #UshaVance #Mantilla #PopeLeoXIV #VaticanInauguration #JDVance #FaithAndPolitics #CatholicTradition #PoliticalControversy #Inauguration2025 #PapalInauguration #CulturalSymbolism #TensionsAtTheVatican #USPolitics #FirstAmericanPope #Vatican2025 #TraditionAndRespect ~PR.274~HT.408~

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Vatican  BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV Receives Fisherman's Ring And Pallium In Solemn Vatican Ceremony [Video]

Vatican BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV Receives Fisherman's Ring And Pallium In Solemn Vatican Ceremony

Pope Leo XIV was officially vested with the pallium and the Fisherman’s Ring during his inauguration Mass in St. Peter’s Square, marking the formal start of his papacy. These ancient symbols of papal authority represent the Pope’s role as the shepherd of the Catholic Church and successor of Saint Peter. The ceremony, witnessed by world leaders and thousands of pilgrims, was rich in tradition and solemnity. The emblems signify unity, humility, and the Pope’s spiritual commitment to guiding over 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide through faith and service. #PopeLeoXIV #VaticanCity #FishermansRing #PapalInauguration #CatholicChurch #StPetersSquare #Pallium #HolySee #Papacy #Rome #Faith #ChurchTradition #Pontiff #InaugurationMass #ReligiousCeremony #Christianity #GlobalCatholicCommunity #PapalSymbols #CatholicFaith #SpiritualLeadership ~HT.318~ED.346~GR.124~

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French PM Bayrou denies covering up Catholic school abuse scandal during parliamentary hearing [Video]

French PM Bayrou denies covering up Catholic school abuse scandal during parliamentary hearing

French PM Bayrou denies covering up Catholic school abuse scandal during parliamentary hearing French Prime Minister François Bayrou faced a high-stakes parliamentary hearing on Wednesday evening, testifying under oath about what he knew or didn't know regarding decades of alleged abuse at a Catholic school in southwestern France. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/15/french-pm-bayrou-denies-covering-up-catholic-school-abuse-scandal-during-parliamentary-hea Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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Trump calls for Gaza ceasefire deal - as number of Palestinians killed reaches 56,500

Donald Trump has urged Israel and Hamas to agree a ceasefire - as the number of Palestinians killed in Gaza reached 56,500.
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Israel Continues To Strike Gaza Amid Trump’s Ceasefire Claims | Kills 34 | UN Aid Trucks Looted [Video]

Israel Continues To Strike Gaza Amid Trump’s Ceasefire Claims | Kills 34 | UN Aid Trucks Looted

At least 34 Palestinians were killed as Israeli airstrikes ravaged Gaza late Friday into Saturday, according to health officials. Twelve of the dead were sheltering at the Palestine Stadium in Gaza City, with additional casualties reported in residential apartments and tents in Muwasi. The Gaza Health Ministry says the death toll from the war now exceeds 56,000 — more than half of them women and children. Amid the carnage, Donald Trump told reporters a Gaza ceasefire could arrive “within a week,” raising hopes as Israeli minister Ron Dermer prepares to visit Washington for talks. However, ceasefire conditions remain deadlocked, with Hamas willing to release hostages in exchange for ending the war — an offer Netanyahu refuses unless Hamas is disarmed and exiled. Meanwhile, UN aid convoys are being looted as Palestinians face starvation. Israel allowed only limited food supplies into Gaza after blocking aid for over two months. #GazaAirstrikes #IsraelGazaWar #PalestineStadiumAttack #TrumpGazaCeasefire #GazaTruce #RonDermer #GazaCrisis #UNAidLooted #GazaHostages #TrumpOnGaza #GazaCasualties #IsraelUnderFire #PalestinianDeaths #GazaFoodBlockade #CeasefireTalks #HamasHostageDeal #NetanyahuGaza #IranIsraelWarImpact #TrumpPeaceDeal #GazaWarNews Also Read Explosions Rock Tel Aviv, Haifa as Israel-Iran Conflict Reaches New High :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/explosions-rock-tel-aviv-haifa-as-israel-iran-conflict-reaches-new-high-4182705.html?ref=DMDesc Israel's Military Airstrikes Fully Disable Yemen's International Airport Amid Houthi Conflict :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-airstrikes-disable-yemen-international-airport-011-4145405.html?ref=DMDesc UN Peacekeepers in South Lebanon Targeted by Israeli Airstrikes Amid Escalating Hezbollah Conflict :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/un-peacekeepers-south-lebanon-israel-hezbollah-conflict-011-3958449.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~GR.124~

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Netanyahu Claims Victory After Tehran Strike | Hamas Abandoned By Iran | No Backup From Tehran? [Video]

Netanyahu Claims Victory After Tehran Strike | Hamas Abandoned By Iran | No Backup From Tehran?

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Explosive on armoured vehicle kills seven Israeli soldiers in Gaza [Video]

Explosive on armoured vehicle kills seven Israeli soldiers in Gaza

Explosive on armoured vehicle kills seven Israeli soldiers in Gaza Since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war on 7 October 2023 after Hamas-led militants attacked Israel, more than 860 Israeli soldiers have died, over 400 of those while fighting in Gaza. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/25/explosive-attached-to-armoured-vehicle-kills-seven-israeli-soldiers-in-southern-gaza Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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CCTV Footage of Evin Prison Blast: 71 KILLED in Israeli STRIKE on Iranian Jail | Visitors Among Dead [Video]

CCTV Footage of Evin Prison Blast: 71 KILLED in Israeli STRIKE on Iranian Jail | Visitors Among Dead

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British-Israeli soldier killed while fighting in Gaza, reports say

A British-Israeli soldier has been killed while fighting in Gaza, Israeli media reports said.
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