The apostolic nuncio in Damascus - who turns 80 next January - is among the cardinals called to choose Bergoglio's successor.

US tariff exemption for Bibles printed in China; Four former members of the Legislative Council released in Hong Kong after ...

After suspending operations in March 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine, the fast-food company has resubmitted its ...

The archbishop of Goa, 72, has chaired the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences since the start of the year. He has been ...

Elevated by Pope Francis in 2022, the first East Timorese cardinal is a Salesian from a small Catholic country where young ...

According to the SIPRI report, global military spending hit a new high in 2024, at US$ 2.7 trillion. China accounts for half ...

Despite the average age is still around 31, seniors over 65 are already 8.1 per cent of the more than 35 million Malaysians.

A Franciscan of Belgian origin, he received the cardinal's red hat on 7 December during the last consistory. The Iranian ...

US raids hit detention centre in Yemen, at least 68 dead; Israel bombs Gaza and Beirut, despite ceasefire; Tensions between ...

In Vietnamese churches, public memorial services are being held for the pontiff. On behalf of the communist authorities, a ...

Through tax breaks and the commissioning of new small hydroelectric power plants, the government in Bishkek is resolutely ...