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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a European tour, having recently met Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson and European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen in Gothenburg. Discussions included advances on the EU-India trade agreement, which aims to significantly enhance investment and economic ties between India and Europe.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his European tour with a meeting with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima in The Hague. His six-day itinerary includes discussions on trade and innovation with Dutch leaders and will feature upcoming meetings with Swedish and Italian officials, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations.
A car ploughed into pedestrians in Modena, Italy, injuring eight, four critically. The driver, a 31-year-old Italian of Moroccan descent, is being detained for questioning regarding possible intentional actions or substance influence. The government is monitoring the situation closely, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in contact with security officials.
Pope Leo, elected less than 24 hours prior, led his first holy mass in the Sistine Chapel, emphasising the Church’s role in guiding “the dark nights of this world.”
US-born Robert Prevost, who holds citizenship in both the US and Peru, has been chosen to be the next Pope – following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday.
Robert Prevost, elected as Pope Leo XIV, is the first US candidate to lead the Catholic Church, holding dual citizenship in the US and Peru.
Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the US, holds dual citizenship with Peru, where he served as a missionary for decades.
Robert Prevost, a 69-year-old cardinal from Chicago, has been elected as the first American Pope, taking the name Leo XIV.
The term “moving day” signifies the dynamic shifts in cardinal votes, reflecting changing support among candidates during the voting process.
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