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Moving back in: Pope Leo expected to live at Vatican's Apostolic Palace Pope Leo XIV is expected to live in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace, unlike the late Pope Francis who shunned the palace in favour of a Vatican hotel, according to several Vatican officials.

Pope Leo XIV is expected to live in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace, unlike the late Pope Francis who shunned the palace in favour of a Vatican hotel, according to several Vatican officials. For @reuters.com:

Six countries speak out on Gaza. I’m proud Ireland, my country, is among them. A people are being starved and massacred and the world stands silently by.

Israeli strikes kill at least 64 people in Gaza as Trump wraps up his Middle East visit Gaza hospitals say Israeli strikes across the territory have killed at least 64 people just as U.S. President Donald Trump wraps up his Middle East visit that skipped Israel.

Hospitals in Gaza say at least 64 people were killed by Israeli strikes as President Trump wraps up his regional visit.

At least 48 bodies were brought to the Indonesian hospital and another 16 bodies were taken to Nasser Hospital, health officials said.

Best wishes to Pope Leo X1V. Let us hope he can help bring peace and justice where it is needed. We must wait and see #PopeLeo

Don’t remember any drawing but he sure did say “caca!” in anger and disgust as he heard of horrors perpetrated by Catholic clergy and religious here in Industrial schools, Magdalen laundries and orphanages.

The priest of Gaza's only Catholic parish says that Pope Francis called the church 'every day' from the beginning of the war, in October 2023, until the Saturday before Easter.

Father Gabriel Romanelli said the pope gave a blessing to 'all the citizens in Gaza' in his last call 🔗 trib.al/HTXR28a

Pope Francis has died, the Vatican camerlengo, announces Pope Francis died Monday morning, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced.“ At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father.

BREAKING: Pope Francis has died, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo announced.

Rest in Peace Pope Francis

YouTube video by Guardian News Conor McGregor trial: Nikita Hand gives statement after winning civil case

This woman’s rapist was just welcomed to the White House by Donald Trump today! youtube.com/watch?v=25Os...

Appeals court allows Trump administration to enforce ban on DEI programs, for now In January, Trump ordered federal officials to terminate all programs and activities related to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in the U.S. government.

A U.S. appeals court says the Trump administration could temporarily implement a ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs at federal agencies and businesses with government contracts, which had been blocked by a judge.

Amazon’s Echo will send all voice recordings to the cloud, starting March 28 Amazon Echo users will no longer have the option to process their Alexa requests locally, which means all of their voice recordings will be sent to the company’s cloud. Ars Technica reports that on Friday, Amazon sent an email to customers who have “Do…

Amazon’s Echo will send all voice recordings to the cloud, starting March 28

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Pope Francis put on breathing machine after suffering sudden respiratory episode | CNN Francis was first admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital two weeks ago, after being plagued by a string of lung-related medical struggles, including bronchitis and then pneumonia.

Pope Francis was put on a breathing machine after suffering a sudden respiratory episode. He is not considered out of danger, the Vatican says.

What an amazing writer and such an impact on Irish cultural life. We had a pleasure of interviewing her some years back - 2008 - for a series for RTÉ lyric fm and found her generous, smart, kind and curious - always alive to where writing and creativity were going. #JenniferJohnston

Jeff Bezos is muzzling the Washington Post’s opinion section. That’s a death knell | Margaret Sullivan ‘I couldn’t be more sad and disgusted,’ says former top editor Martin Baron

@sulliview.bsky.social:
"What is clear is that Bezos no longer wants to own an independent news organization. He wants a megaphone and a political tool that will benefit his own commercial interests."

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Doctors say Pope Francis’ health shows 'slight improvement' (RNS) — The pope’s mild kidney failure is under control, tests showed.

“The Holy Father’s clinical conditions in the last 24 hours have shown a further, slight improvement,” read today’s statement from the pope’s doctors.

Vatican says Pope Francis is in critical condition ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen, the Vatican said.

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen, the Vatican said.

Well done Ireland!

FDA’s Food Safety Chief Resigns The chief said the loss of critical employees overseeing the nation’s food supply made his work impossible. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s new health secretary, has pledged to gut the division.

The director of the FDA’s food division resigned on Monday, saying the loss of critical employees made his work impossible. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s new health secretary, has pledged to gut the division.

Vatican: Pope's 'complex' respiratory infection 'will require adequate hospitalization' Pope Francis' treatment for a respiratory tract infection "will require adequate hospitalization" to treat what the Vatican is now describing as a "complex clinical picture."

Pope Francis' treatment for a respiratory tract infection "will require adequate hospitalization" to treat what the Vatican is now describing as a "complex clinical picture."

Pope Francis, battling bronchitis, admitted to hospital Pope Francis on Feb. 14 was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital for testing and treatment of his ongoing bronchitis, which has plagued the 88-year-old pontiff in recent weeks.

Pope Francis on Feb. 14 was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital for testing and treatment of his ongoing bronchitis, which has plagued the 88-year-old pontiff in recent weeks.

The Jesuits here in Ireland have announced the names of 15 deceased sex abusers. All protected during life with no thought for their victims who are now expected to be grateful for this publication.

Ireland to ban goods but not services from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian lands Speaking in the Dáil today, Harris said that services would not be included in the proposed ban, despite previous promises.

Simon Harris has confirmed that the government intends to ban goods from illegal Israeli settlements on Palestinian land - but said that services will not be included in the proposed ban
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Judge orders CDC, FDA to restore websites taken down after Trump gender order U.S. District Judge John D. Bates granted a restraining order temporarily reversing the Trump administration’s moves to remove scientific data.

A federal judge ordered the nation’s premier health agencies to restore online access to several websites that monitor HIV, health risks for youths and assisted reproductive technologies, which were abruptly taken offline to ensure they complied with Trump’s recent executive order on gender.

Vatican's Caritas outraged at 'reckless' USAID cuts, says millions will die, others left in poverty Caritas warned that millions of people will die as a result of the U.S. decision to stop USAID funding, and hundreds of millions more will be condemned to “dehumanizing poverty.”

Vatican’s Caritas outraged at ‘reckless’ USAID cuts, says millions will die, others left in poverty
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Church of England due to begin overhaul of safeguarding system The Church of England on Tuesday will take the first step towards overhauling its safeguarding system to make it independent of the religious institution, seeking to restore confidence following several failures on dealing with abuse.

The Church of England will take the first step towards overhauling its safeguarding system to make it independent of the religious institution, seeking to restore confidence following several failures on dealing with abuse reut.rs/3WU2FhY

Ireland among 79 states united in condemning Trump sanctions on International Criminal Court Taoiseach Micheál Martin urges move by US president be withdrawn

Ireland among 79 states united in condemning Trump sanctions on International Criminal Court

Mr Trump thinks of countries, Greenland, Gaza etc., as real estate to be developed and the “tenants” (the people) of little importance.

Trump proposes ‘long-term’ US ownership of Gaza: ‘We’ll make sure that it’s world class’ President Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested that displaced Palestinians in Gaza be “permanently” resettled outside the war-torn territory and proposed the US take “ownership” in redeveloping the area.

Trump proposes ‘long-term’ US ownership of Gaza: ‘We’ll make sure that it’s world class’

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