Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars
Pope Leo XIV condemned war during Palm Sunday Mass, saying God rejects the prayers of leaders who engage in violence and calling for an immediate ceasefire.
Protests against Nepal’s social-media ban grow more violent as demonstrators set buildings on fire
Violent protests in Nepal over a social media ban and governance issues have left at least 19 dead, forced the prime minister’s resignation, and triggered nationwide unrest.
Secret Service agent shoots himself in leg while escorting Jill Biden at Philadelphia International Airport
A Secret Service agent accidentally shot himself in the leg while escorting Jill Biden at a Philadelphia airport, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.
Iran turns back two Chinese ships in ‘unusual move’ – WSJ
Iran turned back two Chinese ships near the Strait of Hormuz, signaling tighter control of the vital shipping route amid escalating regional tensions.
Trump reveals Iran’s ‘present’: 10 oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz
Trump says Iran allowed 10 oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as a goodwill gesture, even as fighting continues and prospects for a peace deal remain uncertain.
Children as young as 12 can join war support, IRGC says
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have lowered the minimum age for war-related support roles to 12, triggering criticism from human rights groups over the involvement of minors.
Israel kills Alireza Tangsiri, IRGC Navy chief ‘behind blocking of Strait of Hormuz’
Israel has confirmed killing IRGC Navy chief Alireza Tangsiri in a strike near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the ongoing regional conflict with Iran.
Pope hosts exorcists at Vatican as surge in Satanism raises alarm…
Pope Leo XIV met with exorcists at the Vatican as the Catholic Church raised concerns over rising occult practices and the need for better-trained clergy to support vulnerable believers.
Iran worried Trump’s negotiations could be trap to assassinate one of the regime’s last surviving political leaders
Iranian officials fear proposed US ceasefire negotiations may be a trap aimed at targeting senior leaders, reflecting deep mistrust amid ongoing tensions.
Vatican: No objection to animal organ transplants
The Vatican has approved the use of animal organ transplants for Catholics, provided they meet ethical standards and proper medical guidelines.