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The potential candidates to succeed Pope Francis include Pietro Parolin, Matteo Zuppi, and Jose Tolentino de Mendonca, reflecting varying levels of experience and progressive views within the Vatican.

Tuesday’s headlines are a sombre affair with most global coverage – online and in print – paying tribute to Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday morning after suffering with poor health in recent months including double pneumonia. It has since been confirmed that Pope Francis died from a stroke and heart failure. 

Despite the sadness of the pope’s death – which is being felt around the world. There is a sense of celebration as well, with many reports emerging of the pope’s kindness – including calling Gaza’s only church everyday since the Israeli ground invasion, his role in bringing Muslims and Christian’s together across Africa and shunning much of the privileges that come with being the pope. He attempted to make the Catholic Church more inclusive and less judgemental.

Online, many headlines are discussing funeral plans, noting his refusal for any of the pomp and ceremony associated with a pope’s death, and there is speculation over who might be in line to become the next pope.

The White House has expressed support for Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth amid reports that he shared sensitive military details in a second Signal messaging chat with family members, following a prior incident where information was shared with senior Trump administration officials.

Pope Francis has chosen to be buried at Saint Mary Major Basilica, deviating from the tradition of burial in St. Peter’s Basilica, marking a break in nearly 150 years of precedent.

Cliff Notes HMS Prince of Wales will start an eight-month deployment under Operation Highmast, engaging in joint exercises with 40 countries across various regions. The…

The Mexican government has condemned a US advertisement warning against undocumented migration, asserting it contains a “discriminatory message” that undermines human dignity and could incite violence against migrants.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has mandated that all individuals wishing to perform Hajj this year must acquire a permit through the Nusuk platform, which works with the unified Tasreeh system for issuing official permits.

President Trump stated that the administration cannot provide trials for all deportees, claiming it would take “200 years” to do so.

Cliff Notes A league table of foreign criminals, focusing on those awaiting deportation from the UK, is set to be published for the first time,…

Sir Keir Starmer reiterated the UK’s support for Ukraine during a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, emphasising the need for a full ceasefire from Russia to end the ongoing conflict.

Christians in Gaza’s only Catholic church honoured Pope Francis, who consistently reached out to them for over a year during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, culminating in his last phone call on Saturday.

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 with 282 passengers caught fire during pushback at Orlando International Airport, leading to an emergency evacuation.

Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 due to a cerebral stroke that resulted in a coma and subsequent heart failure, as reported by the Vatican.

Cliff Notes World leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis Tributes have poured in from around the world following news of the death of Pope Francis…

Farmers in Saudi Arabia’s Asir region continue to utilise traditional agricultural techniques, relying on cattle and handcrafted tools for soil preparation and planting, despite the availability of modern machinery. This approach is rooted in years of ancestral knowledge that prioritises soil health and environmental responsibility.

Cliff Notes Pope Francis’ death was confirmed by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who highlighted the late pontiff’s teachings on gospel values and love for the marginalised.…

Cliff Notes The death of Pope Francis initiates a formal protocol, including the notification of the camerlengo, who determines the papal death and breaks the…

Cliff Notes The period of "sede vacante" begins upon the death of a pope, during which a cardinal, known as the camerlengo, serves as interim…

Cliff Notes Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and first Jesuit pope, adopted a reformative leadership style that embraced those often excluded from the…

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Cliff Notes US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is linked to a second group chat on Signal that reportedly discussed sensitive military operations, including airstrikes on…

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Cliff Notes Volunteers from the Birmingham Central Mosque collected 24 bags of rubbish on Easter Sunday, highlighting community initiative amidst ongoing litter issues exacerbated by…