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Italian prosecutors seek negligence charges against the parents of 13-year-old boy linked to the death of Chiara Jaconis, who was killed by a statuette thrown from a balcony in Naples. A preliminary hearing is set for 26th June to determine if the case will proceed to trial.
Italy has summoned the Russian ambassador following offensive remarks by presenter Vladimir Solovyov, who labelled Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a “disgrace to the human race.” Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed formal protest against these “extremely serious” insults, denounced by opposition leaders as unacceptable and sexist.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed to enhance defence cooperation, focusing on drone production after discussions in Rome. No specific details were released; however, both leaders expressed commitment to strengthening joint initiatives in defence amidst ongoing Russian strikes on Ukraine.
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.
Cliff Notes – Vatican conclave will elect successor to Pope Francis A historic conclave will…
The conclave to elect Pope Francis’s successor will commence on 7 May, with 135 cardinal electors participating in the voting process.
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