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Published on May 7, 2025

The ‘Asian Francis’ — a Karaoke and TikTok Sensation — Emerges as a Leading Candidate To Be the Next Pope

Among those secluded at the Sistine Chapel and its environs during the papal conclave to select the successor to Pope Francis — the first day brought a plume of black smoke, meaning that no pontiff has been selected — is a Filipino candidate, Luis Antonio …

Source: The New York Sun - Right-wing
Published on May 6, 2025

Who is Luis Tagle? What to know on man who may become first Asian pope

Could the Roman Catholic Church soon have the first Southeast Asian pope in its history? Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle, a Filipino some called "the Asian Francis," is among the top contenders to succeed Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the …

Source: USA Today - Neutral
Published on May 6, 2025

On periphery: Papal visit, doctrinal clashes and Pope Francis’ Central Asian legacy

Aisuluu Maria Talipbek saw Pope Francis as an inspiration and a role model. “Francis was like [a] father,” the 34-year-old said after mass at St. Michael the ArchangelChurch in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek. “He understood everyone,” she said, even those …

Source: Eurasianet - Neutral
Published on May 4, 2025

Cardinal who embraced Philippines' gay Catholics could be the Francis continuity candidate for pope

MANILA — On a balmy night outside Manila’s Baclaran church, Gerald Concepcion, 32, and his fellow devotees were decorating a float of the Virgin Mary with fragrant lilies and pink carnations. He added artificial white doves to the arrangement, saying they …

Source: NBC News - Center-left
Published on May 7, 2025

How Russia put Ukrainians on a conveyor belt of torture – and who is to blame

On 29 April, 13 media outlets from around the world released articles as part of the Viktoriia Project, dedicated to the death of journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna. The terrible fate of our colleague prompted many international organisations to respond to the …

Source: Ukrainska Pravda - Neutral
Published on May 6, 2025

The vanishing of youth

A population crisis is unfolding – in my family. My paternal grandparents were born in India and had 10 children. I did my part to keep our lineage going (my wife was also involved) yet over the course of three generations, my family’s ‘fertility rate’ …

Source: Aeon - Neutral
Published on May 6, 2025

President Lai meets Japanese Diet Member and former Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Nishimura Yasutoshi

TAIWAN, May 5 - Details 2025-05-02 President Lai meets Atlantic Council delegation On the afternoon of May 2, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the Atlantic Council, a think tank based in Washington, DC. In remarks, President Lai said that …

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Published on May 5, 2025

The Pope's Role in Major Events of the Modern Era

Cardinals of the Catholic Church from around the world will gather at the Sistine Chapel, Vatican, to begin the conclave or the process of electing the next pope on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. They will choose a new pope following the death of Pope Francis on …

Source: Tempo.co - Neutral
Published on May 4, 2025

How war veterans really feel about memorials – and it's not what you might think

Wreaths left following the National Service Of Remembrance At The Cenotaph (Image: Getty) Betty Webb MBE was a remarkable woman. When she died in March, aged 101, the outpouring of affection was testimony to a life well lived. She was wise, kind and a …

Source: Daily Express - Right-wing
Published on May 7, 2025

POLL: What should the next pope focus on?

Wanted: A holy man. Job description: Leading the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic Church. Location: Vatican City. There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile,” or possessing the characteristics necessary to …

Source: KABB - Texas - Center-right
Published on May 7, 2025

News Briefs: Horizons grants 4 SF trans orgs $1M

Horizons Foundation has announced that four transgender people of color organizations based in the San Francisco Bay Area will receive funding totaling $1 million over three years via its new Trans POC initiative. A news release stated that through the …

Source: Bay Area Reporter - California - Left-wing
Published on May 7, 2025

Ornament, Etiquette, Identity, Food: A Personal History of the Orange

Along the Himalayan massif, the remnant straggles of ancient citrus groves sprawl. It is here, where the plains of Central, Eastern, and Southern Asia erupt into mountains, where the orange begins its journey eight million years ago. Article continues …

Source: Literary Hub - Left-wing
Published on May 7, 2025

Conclave live: Results of the first vote to elect new leader of Catholic Church FINALLY revealed after voting entered ...

By JAMIE BULLEN and NICK PISA and RUTH STAINER and SOPHIA STANFORD Published: 04:08 EDT, 7 May 2025 | Updated: 19:17 EDT, 7 May 2025 Cardinals who will choose the next pope were locked inside the Sistine Chapel earlier today where they will elect a new …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on May 7, 2025

A global Church awaits: Who will be the next Pope?

By Nixon Ngari Behind the closed doors of the Sistine Chapel, 133 cardinals are now deep in deliberation. Their task is monumental: elect a new pope to lead the Catholic Church in a world facing war, division, and moral reckoning. The conclave began this …

Source: Switch TV - Indeterminate
Published on May 7, 2025

Conclave recap: Results of the first vote to elect new leader of Catholic Church FINALLY revealed after voting entered ...

By JAMIE BULLEN and NICK PISA and RUTH STAINER and SOPHIA STANFORD Published: 04:08 EDT, 7 May 2025 | Updated: 19:39 EDT, 7 May 2025 Cardinals who will choose the next pope were locked inside the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday where they will elect a new …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on May 7, 2025

Who could be the next Pope? Conclave to name Francis’ successor begins at Vatican

All 133 cardinals eligible to elect Pope Francis’s successor have arrived in Rome for the conclave (Picture: AP) The voting to select a new leader of the Catholic Church will finally begin later today. All 133 cardinals eligible to elect Pope Francis’s …

Source: Metro - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible contenders.

Guesses about whom the next Roman Catholic pope will be often prove inaccurate. Before the selection of Pope Francis in 2013, many bookmakers had not even counted him among the front-runners. This time, predictions are further complicated because Francis …

Source: WRAL 5 - North Carolina - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

Meet the stand-out cardinals who could replace Pope Francis

When it comes to predicting who will succeed Pope Francis, expect the unexpected. Since the Catholic Church began selecting popes in a highly secretive conclave, rarely have the rumoured front-runners prevailed. Popes John XXIII, John Paul II and Francis …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Neutral
Published on May 6, 2025

Conclave 2025 Candidates: Which Cardinals are the favourites to be the new Pope?

The reforms of the Francis era, which included a diverse group of cardinals, make it almost impossible to designate his successor, according to experts. Cardinals from around the world will meet this week to formally begin the selection of the next pope in …

Source: MARCA - Neutral

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 13:42 GMT

The National Church Black Initiative Asks the Supreme Court to Rule in Favor of Religious Liberty and the Parents

Without undermining the integrity of Gay parents' humanity WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American churches representing 27.7 …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 15:10 GMT

Exit Planning Institute Announces Summit Highlights & 2026 Location and Special Pricing

CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over 900 advisors from the exit planning industry attended the 2025 Exit Planning Summit, hosted by Cleveland-based Exit Planning Institute® (EPI). This year’s annual Exit Planning …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 22:08 GMT

Monica Albuquerque, SVP of Scripted Content & Development at NBCUniversal Telemundo, Joins NYF TV & Film Advisory Board

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York Festivals Television and Film Awards® proudly announces the appointment of award-winning content creator Monica Albuquerque to its Advisory Board. As Senior Vice …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 23:06 GMT

House Resolution 194 Printer's Number 1434

PENNSYLVANIA, May 7 - Sponsors MIHALEK, SHUSTERMAN, ROWE, SCIALABBA, O'MARA, MAJOR, FLEMING, HOGAN, WARNER, KAIL, LABS, LEADBETER, GLEIM, BOROWSKI, BENHAM, METZGAR, SAPPEY, GIRAL, SANCHEZ, VENKAT, KULIK, GAYDOS, NEILSON, OTTEN, RIVERA, GREEN, KERWIN, …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 23:17 GMT

11th Judicial District Nominating Commission to meet May 8

TOPEKA—The 11th Judicial District Nominating Commission will convene by conference call at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 8, to discuss the nomination process to fill a district judge vacancy in Crawford County. This vacancy was created when Judge Lori Bolton …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 23:06 GMT

House Bill 771 Printer's Number 1624

PENNSYLVANIA, May 7 - House Bill 771 2025-2026 Regular Session Sponsors MEHAFFIE, BURNS, GAYDOS, GREINER, KUZMA, LABS, M. MACKENZIE, NEILSON, PICKETT, PUGH, STAATS, TOMLINSON, MENTZER Short Title An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 20:10 GMT

Compass Diversified Discloses Non-Reliance on Financial Statements for Fiscal 2024 Amid an Ongoing Internal ...

WESTPORT, Conn., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI) (“CODI”) today disclosed non-reliance on its financial statements for fiscal 2024 amid an ongoing internal investigation into its subsidiary, Lugano Holding, Inc. It also …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 19:33 GMT

CCTubes Launches Proprietary Subscription Services to Share Videos with Clarity and Purpose

Tucson, Arizona, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CCTubes, a video captioning company built on the belief that every caption matters, has recently launched its subscription services. After years of free captioned videos, the company is ready for the next …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 22:35 GMT

PRESS CONFERENCE TO ADDRESS UNLAWFUL DETENTION AND DEATHS IN ICE CUSTODY

MIAMI GARDENS, FL, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Date: Friday, May 9, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Lincoln Tower North, 18441 NW 2nd Ave, 5th Floor, Miami Gardens, FL 33169 Media Contact: Mildred Smith Phone: (850) 597- …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 22:28 GMT

New Book Celebrates Feminist Leadership as a Pathway to Collective Healing and Liberation

New resource for gender-inclusive, intersectional feminist leaders reimagining and reshaping organizations, academia, communities, and movements worldwide. EASTON, PA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jessica Rachel Aviva, Ph.D., …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

Bryan Post Brings Trauma-Informed Parenting & Wellness Workshop to Saint Louis

SAINT LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 16, 2025, nationally recognized trauma and parenting expert Bryan Post will bring his From Fear to Love 2025 World Tour to Saint Louis, Missouri. This live, in-person …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 17:22 GMT

THEVOZ & Partners Expands Hawai‘i Team with Addition of Associate Attorney Glenn Ross Pendleton

Glenn Pendleton brings litigation and regulatory expertise to strengthen THEVOZ & Partners’ Hawai‘i office and client services. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- THEVOZ & Partners, Law Firm, PLLC, is …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 16:25 GMT

In the Face of Adversity, AgileBrain and International Upscaling Coaching School Launch Joint Certification Program

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Ukraine continues to navigate extraordinary challenges brought on by conflict, economic pressure, and rapid societal change, a new initiative is rising to empower individuals and …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 15:46 GMT

Live From Gaza: Doctors Fighting to Spare Thousands of Children From Starvation to Issue Plea in International ZOOM Call

Providers struggling against catastrophic conditions in northern Gaza while witnessing a child dying every 40 minutes are begging: Let the children eat! WASHINGTON (DC), DC, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Gaza, the World …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Commemorative Walk to Honor George Floyd’s Legacy Set for May 24 at George Floyd Square

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As part of the George Floyd Rise and Remember 5th Year Festival, a powerful Commemorative Walk will take place on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., beginning at George Floyd …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 14:59 GMT

Lustitia Aequalis Prepares for Spring 2025 Launch of Witness App to Enhance Civil Rights Protection

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lustitia Aequalis Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and promoting civil rights, announces the upcoming launch of its innovative Witness app, scheduled for release …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 14:43 GMT

States Push Back Against REAL ID as National Opposition Grows

Today, in Minnesota and Michigan, new bills highlight rising bipartisan resistance to the federal ID mandate. ST. PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A growing number of state legislators across the country are pushing …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 14:37 GMT

AMMWEC President Anila Ali Delivers Historic Keynote at Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Israel Independence Event

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a moving and historic keynote address at the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee’s Israel Independence Day celebration, Anila Ali, President of the American Muslim & …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 14:34 GMT

Welcoming with Purpose: JFF’s 2025 Refugee Support Grants

The Junaid Family Foundation is proud to announce grant funding to six organizations dedicated to supporting refugee communities in Greater Cleveland. BEACHWOOD, OH, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Junaid Family Foundation ( …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 13:42 GMT

The National Church Black Initiative Asks the Supreme Court to Rule in Favor of Religious Liberty and the Parents

Without undermining the integrity of Gay parents' humanity WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American churches representing 27.7 …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic Launches Globally Today on Major Streaming Platforms

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the growing epidemic of gun violence and the ongoing national conversation around mental health, the powerful documentary Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 12:16 GMT

Alliance American University Expands Global Reach with Accredited Programs and Inclusive Online Learning

Empowering Future Leaders Through Flexible, Accredited, and Inclusive Higher Education DE, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alliance American University (AAU), a leading institution in global distance learning, continues to set …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 11:30 GMT

FL, GA, and MO Legislatures Pass Reasonable Childhood Independence Bills, Adding Protection for Kids and Parents Rights

Florida, Georgia, and Missouri Join Growing National Movement to Protect Kids’ Right to Reasonable Independence Without Criminalizing Parents NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- April is a good time for children to get …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 11:30 GMT

Experts say Albania’s elections will reshape politics in the Western Balkans

New report by New Lines Institute gives insight into Albania’s democratic fragility, corruption reform efforts, and impact on stability in the Western Balkans. WASHINGTON D.C. , DC, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Lines …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 10:45 GMT

Nurenberg Paris Gives Back to Local Nonprofit Walls of Love

Nurenberg Paris invites the community to join their effort to support Walls of Love, the NP4CLE Charity of the Month for May 2025. CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nurenberg Paris, a Cleveland-based personal injury …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 09:13 GMT

Speak Up for Kids Welcomes New Board Members and Announces Leadership Transition

Jessica Cecere and Les Langberg join the board; Concetta Theros named President to advance Speak Up for Kids’ mission for children in foster care. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Speak Up for Kids of Palm …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 05:52 GMT

Itty Bitty Publishing Announces Crucial New Book on Fighting Human Trafficking

Combat child trafficking & sextortion. ORANGE COUNTY, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Itty Bitty Publishing is thrilled to announce the release of a groundbreaking new book aimed at addressing and combating the pervasive …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 05:08 GMT

The Preventive Measures Foundation Hosts the 9th Annual 'A Million Steps to Mental Health Awareness Walk'

Bringing the Lehigh Valley together to raise $25,000 for mental wellness grants and support services through an empowering community walk. ALLENTOWN, PA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Preventive Measures Foundation (TPMF) …

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