![Pope Francis calls 'insinuations' against John Paul II unfounded Pope Francis calls 'insinuations' against John Paul II unfounded](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71681696079_PopeJohnPaulII.jpg)
Pope Francis calls 'insinuations' against John Paul II unfounded
Pietro Orlandi says that more than 40 year ago, girls were brought into the Vatican to be molested and that Pope John Paul knew about it.
Mon Apr 17 2023
![Pope Francis getting better, hospital treatment continues - Vatican Pope Francis getting better, hospital treatment continues - Vatican](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51680178625_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis getting better, hospital treatment continues - Vatican
Pope Francis has resumed working while treatment continues at the hospital, the Vatican said.
Thu Mar 30 2023
![Pope Francis to gather cardinals to mark his 10th anniversary as pontiff Pope Francis to gather cardinals to mark his 10th anniversary as pontiff](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81678687826_ITALY.jpg)
Pope Francis to gather cardinals to mark his 10th anniversary as pontiff
Francis has said he would be ready to step down if severe health problems prohibited from running the 1.38-billion-member Church.
Mon Mar 13 2023
![Former Pope Benedict to have simple funeral after lying in state Former Pope Benedict to have simple funeral after lying in state](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81672565388_PopeBenedict.jpg)
Former Pope Benedict to have simple funeral after lying in state
The body of Benedict will lie in state in St. Peter's Basilica on Monday and remain there for three days before his funeral.
Sun Jan 01 2023
![Pope sacks leadership of worldwide Catholic charity, names commissioner Pope sacks leadership of worldwide Catholic charity, names commissioner](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/41483856396_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope sacks leadership of worldwide Catholic charity, names commissioner
The former staffer said employees had left jobs at the headquarters because of a climate of bullying, fear and "ritual humiliation".
Wed Nov 23 2022
![EXCLUSIVE - Pope Francis denies he is planning to resign soon EXCLUSIVE - Pope Francis denies he is planning to resign soon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71656924635_PopeFrancis.jpg)
EXCLUSIVE - Pope Francis denies he is planning to resign soon
Francis said he is on track to visit Canada this month and hopes to be able to go to Moscow and Kyiv as soon as possible after that.
Mon Jul 04 2022
![Vatican discloses uses of pope's fund, hoping to shore up trust Vatican discloses uses of pope's fund, hoping to shore up trust](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-02/51549440492_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Vatican discloses uses of pope's fund, hoping to shore up trust
The Peter's Pence fund is made up of income from a collection taken up in Roman Catholic dioceses around the world once a year.
Fri Jun 17 2022
![John Paul I, pope who reigned for only 33 days, put on path to sainthood John Paul I, pope who reigned for only 33 days, put on path to sainthood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71634123167_ROME.jpg)
John Paul I, pope who reigned for only 33 days, put on path to sainthood
Pope Francis had approved a decree recognising a miracle attributed to the intercession of the late Italian pope.
Wed Oct 13 2021
![Far from home? Spider-Man drops in at the papal audience Far from home? Spider-Man drops in at the papal audience](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41624441589_ROME.jpg)
Far from home? Spider-Man drops in at the papal audience
Spider-Man sat in the VIP section of the audience in Vatican's San Damaso Courtyard.
Wed Jun 23 2021
![Vatican court hears graphic description of sexual abuse Vatican court hears graphic description of sexual abuse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51602675890_VATICAN.jpg)
Vatican court hears graphic description of sexual abuse
Two priests went on trial, one charged with repeatedly raping an altar boy in a youth seminary and the other of covering up the attacks.
Wed Oct 14 2020
![After Vatican controversy, McDonald's helps feed homeless in Rome After Vatican controversy, McDonald's helps feed homeless in Rome](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/41484619617_McDonald.jpg)
After Vatican controversy, McDonald's helps feed homeless in Rome
The fast food giant accepted a challenge to adopt one of Pope Francis's cherished principles - feeding the hungry.
Tue Jan 17 2017
![Pope's new mission: buying his own shoes Pope's new mission: buying his own shoes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/81458884027_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope's new mission: buying his own shoes
Pope Francis was the toast of social media on Wednesday after successfully completing his latest groundbreaking mission: popping out of the Vatican to buy himself some new footwear.
Wed Dec 21 2016
![Mother Teresa elevated to sainthood Mother Teresa elevated to sainthood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/51472958690_MotherTeresa.jpg)
Mother Teresa elevated to sainthood
Mother Teresa, the celebrated nun whose work with the poor of Kolkata made her an instantly recognisable global figure, will be proclaimed a saint on Sunday.
Sun Sep 04 2016
![Bernard Dompok presents Letter of Credence to Pope Francis Bernard Dompok presents Letter of Credence to Pope Francis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/51465540573_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Bernard Dompok presents Letter of Credence to Pope Francis
Malaysian Ambassador to the Holy See Tan Sri Bernard Dompok presented his Letter of Credence to Pope Francis at the Vatican City.
Fri Jun 10 2016
![Pope Francis to receive top Sunni imam at Vatican Pope Francis to receive top Sunni imam at Vatican](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/61463667903_SheikhAhmedalTaye.jpg)
Pope Francis to receive top Sunni imam at Vatican
For the first time ever, Al-Azhar's grand imam, Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb will be meeting with Pope Francis at St Peter's next Monday.
Thu May 19 2016
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025