March 2025

Pope Francis thanks people ‘from the bottom of my heart’ in new audio message

Pope Francis thanks people ‘from the bottom of my heart’ in new audio message

A weak and breathless Pope Francis thanked people for their prayers for his recovery in a remarkable audio message broadcast Thursday, the first public sign of life from the 88-year-old pope since he was hospitalized three weeks ago with double pneumonia. Pope Francis gestures as he arrives for a weekly general audience at Paul-VI hall […]

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Pope Francis is heard speaking for the first time in out-of-breath audio message from hospital as he continues to be treated for pneumonia

Pope Francis is heard speaking for the first time in out-of-breath audio message from hospital as he continues to be treated for pneumonia

Pope Francis has been heard speaking for the first time since being hospitalised for double pneumonia nearly three weeks ago. In a brief two-line audio message he expressed thanks ‘from the bottom of my heart’ to well-wishers around the world who have offered their support. The message recorded at Rome’s Gemelli hospital earlier today was played

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Albania issues yearlong TikTok ban amid youth violence concerns

Albania issues yearlong TikTok ban amid youth violence concerns

The Albanian Cabinet decided on Thursday to shut down TikTok for 12 months, blaming the popular video-sharing platform for inciting violence and bullying, especially among children. Education Minister Ogerta Manastirliu said officials are in contact with TikTok on installing filters like parental control, age verification and the inclusion of the Albanian language in the application.

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Abbey Gate terror suspect’s mugshot revealed as he makes first federal court appearance

Abbey Gate terror suspect’s mugshot revealed as he makes first federal court appearance

Law enforcement in Virginia released a mugshot of the terror suspect who the Justice Department says confessed to scouting the attack route in 2021’s Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan, which left 13 service members dead.  ISIS-K member Mohammad Sharifullah made his first federal court appearance in Virginia Wednesday on a charge of providing and conspiring

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