Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer after surgery to remove part of lung
The 71-year-old is recovering in Rome’s Gemelli hospital after surgery to remove a cancerous growth on his lung.
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Ireland Catholic residents react to UK ban on Protestant march
Ireland Catholic residents react to UK ban on Protestant march
Published On 10 Oct 2026
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Who is Dov Lando, the Israeli rabbi criticising Zionism?
The senior rabbi, whose party is in Netanyahu’s coalition, has caused uproar in Israel by calling Zionism disastrous.
Ultra-Orthodox rabbi’s anti-Zionist remarks stir Israel election row
Rabbi Dov Lando’s comments expose tensions over Zionism, conscription and Netanyahu’s ultra-Orthodox allies.
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Funeral held at Gaza church for mother and daughter killed in Gaza strike
Funeral prayers were held at Gaza City’s Saint Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church for a Palestinian mother and daughter.
Published On 3 Oct 2026
At least 17 people, mostly pilgrims, killed in Kenya road crash
The multi-vehicle crash occurred in the Salama area, 90km southeast of Nairobi, killing mostly Catholic pilgrims.
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‘Trauma still there’: A decades-old standoff returns to Northern Ireland
Families who lived through one of the Troubles’ worst flashpoints fear its legacy is reaching another generation.
Saudi-led coalition says power station attacked in Medina, blames Houthis
At the same time in Yemen, the Saudi-backed government army says it is inflicting heavy losses on the Houthis in Taiz.
India’s Ujjain tense as mosque partially demolished for Hindu pilgrimage
Fearing outright demolition, Muslims volunteer to take down parts of the city’s Shahi Mosque themselves.
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Protesters block Orange Order march in Northern Ireland
Protesters block Orange Order route into Catholic area of Portadown after court allows march for first time in 28 years.
Published On 30 Sep 2026
Pope Leo says AI risk concerns not ‘fake news’
Leader of the Catholic Church says AI safety issues should be taken seriously and acted on.
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