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Pope wants to simplify papal funeral rites, be buried outside Vatican

Pope wants to simplify papal funeral rites, be buried outside Vatican

Pope Francis who turns 87 today, said he would be ready to resign if his health became extremely bad.
Sun Dec 17 2023
Pope Francis presides over funeral of predecessor Benedict

Pope Francis presides over funeral of predecessor Benedict

Clergy from around the world, a handful of heads of state and thousands of faithful attended the outdoor ceremony.
Thu Jan 05 2023
Tens of thousands view body of former Pope Benedict

Tens of thousands view body of former Pope Benedict

Vatican police said that 65,000 people had filed past on the first day.
Tue Jan 03 2023
Death of former Pope Benedict overshadows New Year at Vatican

Death of former Pope Benedict overshadows New Year at Vatican

The body of Benedict was being prepared for three days of public viewing in the same church starting Monday.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Former Pope Benedict to have simple funeral after lying in state

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 Francis conducts traditional Christmas service at Vatican

Pope Francis conducts traditional Christmas service at Vatican

A ceremony led by Pope Francis was held Sunday at the Vatican for the Christmas Festival, which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ in Christianity.
Sun Dec 25 2022
Shun polarisation, try dialogue to heal divided world, pope says at Christmas

Shun polarisation, try dialogue to heal divided world, pope says at Christmas

Francis says only dialogue can resolve conflicts ranging from family feuds to threats of war.
Sun Dec 26 2021
Look beyond the lights and remember the poor, Pope says

Look beyond the lights and remember the poor, Pope says

Francis, ushers in the ninth Christmas of his pontificate, celebrates a solemn vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica for about 2,000 people.
Sat Dec 25 2021
Pope, in Easter message, slams weapons spending in time of pandemic

Pope, in Easter message, slams weapons spending in time of pandemic

Francis read his "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and the world) message, in which he traditionally reviews world problems and appeals for peace.
Mon Apr 05 2021
Pope urges help for poor at low-key Christmas Eve Mass curbed by COVID

Pope urges help for poor at low-key Christmas Eve Mass curbed by COVID

Pope Francis celebrated a low-key Christmas Eve Mass made sombre by the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday.
Fri Dec 25 2020
Vatican court hears graphic description of sexual abuse

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
St. Peter's Basilica Lights Up With Massive Animal Light Show

St. Peter's Basilica Lights Up With Massive Animal Light Show

A picture is projected on St. Peteris Basilica during the show iFiat Lux : Illuminating Our Common Home,i on December 8, 2015 at the Vati
Wed Dec 09 2015
Giant animals light up Vatican for environment show

Giant animals light up Vatican for environment show

Images of clouds, lions and butterflies were projected on the famous facade of St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican as global leaders try to trash out a historic climate deal in Paris.
Wed Dec 09 2015
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024