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Bicycling
BikeMag
1 week ago
Bicycling

The Pope's Custom Bicycle Is For Sale

Pope Francis is auctioning a bike gifted by Egan Bernal.
The Pope's custom-painted Pinarello Dogma is expected to fetch €25,000.
Bikerumor
1 week ago
Bicycling

Purchase the Pope's Pinarello. Papal Dogma Gifted by Giro Winner Egan Bernal on Auction

Unique custom Pope-edition Pinarello Dogma F12 road bike gifted by a Giro d'Italia winner up for auction.
The bike features custom detailing honoring Pope Francis, including symbols from Vatican City and the flag of Argentina.
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ukraine
www.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Russia, NATO at odds over pope's call for Ukraine to show white flag'

The Kremlin finds Pope's call for talks 'understandable'
NATO believes it's not the time to talk about surrender
Washington Post
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Ukraine calls out Pope Francis over 'white flag' remarks

Pope Francis suggested negotiations with Russia using the term 'white flag,' sparking Ukraine's strong rejection and insistence on not surrendering.
President Zelensky emphasized the unity and courage of the Ukrainian people and criticized virtual mediation in conflict resolution.
english.elpais.com
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Pope Francis' white flag' comment is met by criticism from Ukraine and its allies

Criticism of Pope Francis's statement on negotiating with Russia
Ukrainian officials emphasize the country's determination to resist Russian invasion
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Ukraine war briefing: backlash continues over the pope's white flag' gaffe

Ukraine's President Zelenskiy dismisses Pope's call for talks with Russia under a white flag.
Defensive fortifications being built on the Ukrainian frontline due to the attritional conflict.
www.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Ukraine rejects pope's call to raise the white flag' to end Russia's war

Ukraine rejects negotiations with Russia despite Pope's suggestion of surrender.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister emphasizes national pride and refusal to surrender.
www.france24.com
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Ukraine slams Pope's 'white flag' negotiation call, vows 'never' to surrender to Russia

Ukraine vows to never surrender following Pope's call to negotiate with Russia
Ukraine compares Pope's statement to collaboration with Nazi Germany
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Europe news
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskiy attacks virtual mediation' after pope says Kyiv should raise white flag'

Pope Francis urged Ukraine and Russia to negotiate before the situation worsens.
Zelenskiy emphasized the support of religious figures in Ukraine amid the pope's call for negotiations.
www.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 746

Ukraine defense systems destroyed Russian attack drones
Ukraine urged to negotiate end to war by Pope Francis
www.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Pope Francis criticized for Ukraine 'white flag' remarks DW 03/10/2024

Pope Francis called for Kyiv to negotiate with a reference to the 'white flag,' sparking criticism from Ukraine and allies.
Ukraine's officials declared they would 'never' surrender, emphasizing their commitment to their yellow and blue flag.
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Ukraine war briefing: Pope urges Ukraine to have courage of white flag' and negotiate end to war

Pope Francis encourages Ukraine to negotiate for peace with Russia.
Various countries discussing ways to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
www.dw.com
3 weeks ago
Europe news

Germany's Scholz in talks with Pope Francis at the Vatican DW 03/02/2024

German Chancellor Scholz met Pope Francis for their first private face-to-face meeting.
Discussions likely involved the situation in the Middle East and Russia's war in Ukraine.
www.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
Europe news

Pope Francis Undergoes Diagnostic Tests' in Rome Hospital

Pope Francis hospitalized for diagnostic tests after mild flu concerns
Pope Francis's health history includes recent hospitalizations and surgeries
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english.elpais.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Vatican diplomacy gets bogged down in Gaza and Ukraine

Pope Francis connects with Christian parish in Gaza via videoconference.
Vatican expresses concerns over the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Pope and Argentine President Appear to Find Some Common Ground

President of Argentina, Javier Milei, met with Pope Francis in a cordial meeting to strengthen relations and address the economic crisis in the country.
Both leaders also discussed international conflicts and the commitment to peace among nations.
Artificial intelligence
The Economic Times
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Taiwan president tells Pope Francis she supports his AI concerns

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has written to Pope Francis offering support for his concerns over the use of artificial intelligence (AI), and pledging deeper cooperation with the Vatican.
Tsai wrote that Taiwan has a deep recognition of the Holy See's calls for human rights not to be determined by algorithms, and that Taiwan will lead the development of AI with a 'human heart and a technological brain.'
www.fastcompany.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

A Franciscan friar has Pope Francis's ear on AI

Friar Paolo Benanti is the Vatican's expert on artificial intelligence and ethics, advising Pope Francis on the technology and connecting with Silicon Valley engineers and executives.
Benanti is part of the United Nations' Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence and leads an Italian government commission on safeguarding journalism from fake news.
TNW | Deep-Tech
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Pope Francis: How we deploy AI will be 'true measure of our humanity'

Pope Francis expresses cautious optimism about AI but warns of the risks of a technological dictatorship
He believes international organizations should play a role in regulating AI
The Pope is concerned about the reinforcement of bias, injustice, and prejudice by AI
Washington Post
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Warning of 'risk to our survival,' pope calls for global treaty on AI

Pope Francis calls for a binding global treaty on artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for regulation.
He highlights the potential benefits and dangers of AI, urging the prevention of harmful practices and the promotion of best practices.
time.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Pope Calls for Treaty to Regulate AI

Pope Francis calls for an international treaty to ensure ethical development and use of artificial intelligence (AI).
The Pope emphasizes the risks and concerns associated with AI technology, including deepfakes and job displacement.
Futurism
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Top Google Result for "Edward Hopper" an AI-Generated Fake

AI is already rewriting art history.When you Googled the famed realist artist Edward Hopper this week, the first featured image that appeared was convincing enough.A lone woman, painted in the artist's signature soft, muted style, stared out a window, sporting a red dress and hair tucked into a bun.
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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Wine

Wine is a gift from God, Pope Francis tells Italian producers

Pope Francis called wine a gift from God and a true source of joy, which was embraced by Italian wine producers.
Italy has pushed back against mandatory health warnings on alcoholic drinks in the EU.
World news
WSJ
2 months ago
World news

African Bishops Reject Same-Sex Blessings Despite Vatican's Permission

African Catholic bishops reject Pope Francis' permission for priests to bless same-sex couples.
They argue that the blessings would cause confusion and go against African cultural ethos.
WSJ
3 months ago
World news

He Might Have Been Pope. Instead, He May Go to Prison.

Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu was accused of embezzlement by Vatican magistrates.
Pope Francis told Becciu to resign his Vatican post.
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Vulture
2 months ago
Film

Martin Scorsese's Working on a God Fella Movie

Martin Scorsese is working on a new film about Jesus Christ inspired by Pope Francis
The film will be based on Shūsaku Endō's book A Life of Jesus and will focus on Jesus's core teachings
HuffPost
2 months ago
US news

Pope Francis Calls For Universal Ban On Surrogacy: 'Despicable'

Pope Francis calls for a universal ban on surrogate motherhood
Francis lists surrogacy as a threat to peace and human dignity
european-union
ABC News
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Pope, once a victim of AI-generated imagery, calls for treaty to regulate artificial intelligence

Pope Francis calls for an international treaty to ensure ethical development and use of artificial intelligence.
The Pope's message comes after the European Union secured provisional approval for comprehensive AI rules.
english.elpais.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Ukraine's Zelenskyy makes surprise visit to Paris for talks with French President Macron

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a surprise visit to Paris for talks Sunday night with French President Emmanuel Macron, extending a multi-stop European tour that has elicited fresh pledges of military support as his country gears up for a counteroffensive against Russian occupation forces.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Zelensky Meets With German Leaders After Their Massive Weapons Pledge

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine met with Germany's leaders at Berlin's Bellevue Palace on Sunday morning, a day after Germany announced its largest package of military aid for Kyiv and as the two nations seek to turn the page on months of rocky relations.The visit was Mr. Zelensky's first to Germany since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began more than a year ago.
Washington Post
10 months ago
Europe news

Ukraine live briefing: Zelensky in Berlin as Germany announces $3 billion in new military aid

Mourners attend the funeral Saturday for Ukrainian volunteer Evgeny Sanin in Kharkiv, Ukraine.(Sergey Bobok/AFP/Getty Images)Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Berlin on a visit that could deepen sometimes strained ties between Kyiv and Germany, a country that has long taken an ambivalent stance toward military might.
english.elpais.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Pope Francis meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday, saying it was a great honor to meet with the pontiff, who has previously offered to do what he can to try to end the war launched by Russia's invasion of Ukraine a year ago.Zelenskyy held his hand of his heart as the pope, using a cane, came to greet him before ushering the Ukrainian into a papal studio near the Vatican's audience call.
time.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Zelenskyy Meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

ROME Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had private talks with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday, later saying he sought support for his peace plan from the pontiff, who in the past has offered to try to help end the full-scale war launched by Russia a year ago.Zelenskyy held his hand over his heart and said it was a great honor to meet with the pope.
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Towleroad Gay News
3 months ago
SF LGBT

Did Pope Francis Wear A Rainbow Cross To Express Support For The LGTBQ+ Community? - Towleroad Gay News

Photographs of Pope Francis wearing a rainbow-colored cross have gone viral on social media.
The photograph is not recent and was taken in 2018.
Environment
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Environment

Nations press rich world to fight climate change at U.N. summit

Leaders of developing nations at the U.N. climate summit are urging richer countries to share knowledge and support to combat global warming.
Pope Francis injects moral authority into the talks, saying that the destruction of the environment is an offense against God.
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Environment

Pope Francis: Climate activist?

Pope Francis is attending the UN's annual climate conference, becoming the first pontiff to do so.
The Pope has been using his position to bring awareness to climate change and advocate for action.
His recent writing, 'Laudate Deum,' has a stronger tone and focuses specifically on climate change.
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PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
4 months ago
LGBT

Anti-trans pundit Matt Walsh thinks he knows Catholic doctrine better than the Pope

Matt Walsh criticizes Pope Francis for being accepting of transgender Catholics.
Pope Francis declared that transgender Catholics can still be baptized, act as godparents, and witness marriages.
LGBTQ+ organizations praised the statement as a message against the persecution and exclusion of transgender people.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

Pope Francis Thanks Well-Wishers for Support During Hospital Stay

Pope Francis prayed with a crowd of thousands in St. Peter's Square on Sunday, two days after he was discharged from a Rome hospital, giving thanks for the closeness he had felt during his hospitalization for abdominal surgery.A thunderous cheer along with scattered calls of Viva il papa!Italian for Long live the pope!
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

Zelensky Heads to Britain for Talks on Military Aid

LONDON President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine will visit Britain on Monday, the latest stop in what has become a whirlwind tour of European capitals as he tries to build military support for Ukraine's expected counteroffensive against Russia.Mr. Zelensky announced the stop in London in a post on Twitter, in which he said he would conduct substantive negotiations with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, whom he referred to as my friend Rishi.
Chicago Tribune
9 months ago
Chicago

Letters: This Father's Day, let's consider the responsibilities of our humanity

At this time of year, as we mark Father's Day and give thanks to all the fathers in our lives - our own fathers, father figures, spiritual fathers - it may be worth taking a moment to reflect on what exactly being a father calls one to do.Pope Francis spoke of this in 2020 when he said: "Fathers are not born, but made.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Faith

'Still alive,' Pope Francis jokes as he leaves a Rome hospital 9 days after surgery

Pope Francis leaves the Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic in Rome, on Friday, nine days after undergoing abdominal surgery.Andrew Medichini/AP ROME Pope Francis was discharged Friday from the Rome hospital where he underwent abdominal surgery to repair a hernia and remove scarring from previous operations, with his surgeon saying the pontiff was "better than before" his nine-day hospitalization.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

Pope Francis Leaves Hospital After Surgery

Pope Francis was expected to return to the Vatican after he was released from a Rome hospital on Friday following abdominal surgery for a hernia, the third time in two years that the 86-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized.Francis left the Policlinico A. Gemelli hospital around 8:45, nine days after surgeons operated on what is known as an incisional hernia, typically the consequence of previous operations, that had been causing painful intestinal blockages.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Europe news

Allies and Enemies Alike Offer Praise for Silvio Berlusconi

Silvio Berlusconi may have polarized Italy during his decades in the media and political spotlight, but the initial reaction to his death at 86 on Monday was marked by unity and praise, even if sometimes grudging.Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, whose government included Mr. Berlusconi's party as a coalition partner, described him as one of the most influential men in Italian history.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

Pope's Doctors Say He's on the Mend, but Advise Rest and No Events

Pope Francis is recovering well after undergoing abdominal surgery this past week, his surgeon said on Saturday, but his doctors advised him not to give his traditional public blessing on Sunday so that he can rest.The surgeon, Dr. Sergio Alfieri, who operated on Francis on Wednesday, told reporters at a news briefing at the Policlinico A. Gemelli hospital in Rome that it was important that the pontiff, who is 86, try to limit movement to avoid straining his abdomen.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

Pope Francis Is Doing Well After Abdominal Surgery, Vatican Says

Pope Francis is in good general condition, alert and breathing on his own, the Vatican said Thursday, a day after he underwent abdominal surgery after being unexpectedly admitted to the hospital following medical tests this week.Francis, who is 86 and has suffered from various medical issues over the past few years, had a peaceful night, managing to rest extensively, the Vatican said a statement, adding that the results of routine clinical tests were good.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Faith

Pope Francis will remain in hospital after a hernia-related surgery in Rome

Pope Francis went to a hospital in Rome Wednesday for abdominal surgery.He's seen here in the popemobile, leaving his general audience at St. Peter's Square in The Vatican before heading to the hospital.Andreas Solaro/AFP via Getty Images Pope Francis underwent abdominal surgery Wednesday afternoon after being admitted to A. Gemelli University Hospital in Rome, according to the Vatican.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
Berlin

Pope sends Benedict XVI's former aide back to Germany in latest sign of falling out

Pope Francis has fired the longtime aide to the late Pope Benedict XVI from his Vatican job and ordered him to return to his native Germany, the final chapter in a very public falling out that culminated with the aide's tell-all memoir that was highly critical of Francis.The Vatican confirmed that Archbishop Georg Gaenswein had officially ended his job as prefect of the papal household as of Feb. 28.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
Berlin

Zelenskyy says he will visit UK on European tour seeking military aid

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Britain on Monday, as the staunch ally of Ukraine prepares to give more military aid in an effort to change the course of the war.It will be the fourth European country Zelenskky has visited in the past few days.He made an unannounced visit to Paris on Sunday evening to meet French President Emmanuel Macron, after trips to Germany and Italy, where he met those countries' leaders and Pope Francis.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
Berlin

Germany announces $3 billion military aid package for Ukraine before possible Zelenskyy visit

Germany will provide Ukraine with additional military aid worth more than 2.7 billion euros ($3 billion), including tanks, anti-aircraft systems and ammunition, the government said Saturday.The announcement came as preparations were underway in Berlin for a possible first visit to Germany by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy since Russia invaded his country last year.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
Berlin

Pope could meet with Ukrainian president Zelenskyy on Saturday at Vatican, officials say

Pope Francis could meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican this weekend, a Vatican official said Thursday.Francis has repeatedly called for an end to Russia's war in Ukraine and expressed solidarity with the martyred Ukrainian people.Recently he revealed a secret peace mission was underway but provided no details.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
Berlin

Greece looks to Vienna for new boost on Parthenon Sculptures

Museums in Austria and Greece are discussing the potential return to Athens of two ancient Greek sculptures, a move which could have a knock-on effect for the world's thorniest cultural heritage dispute: the fate of the British Museum's Parthenon Sculptures.The talks announced by Austria's foreign minister on Tuesday concern two small pieces of the 2,500-year-old marble works from the Acropolis.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Europe news

Pope Francis Will Leave Hospital on Friday, Vatican Says

Pope Francis will be discharged from the hospital on Friday, according to the Vatican, nine days after the 86-year-old pontiff underwent abdominal surgery for a hernia, an unexpected operation that raised concerns about his health.The Vatican described his recovery from the surgery as regular, and photographs it released showed the pope appearing in good health at the hospital, Policlinico A. Gemelli, in Rome.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
France news

Pope expected to be released soon from hospital after abdominal surgery: Vatican

Pope Francis is expected to be released from the hospital in the coming days, as he recovers well and without complications from abdominal surgery last week, the Vatican said Wednesday.In his daily medical update, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said Francis again rested well overnight, was at work during the day and had received the Eucharist during a moment of prayer in the chapel of his hospital suite.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
France news

Zelenskyy's European tour aimed to replenish Ukraine's arsenal and build political support

Volodymyr Zelenskyy set off across Europe with a long shopping list.Ukraine's president will head home with much of what he wanted though not the Western fighter jets he seeks to defend against Russian air attacks.European leaders promised Zelenskyy an arsenal of missiles, tanks and drones during a whirlwind three-day visit to Italy, the Vatican, Germany, France and the U.K. that sought to replenish Ukraine's depleted weapons supplies ahead of a long-anticipated spring offensive aimed at turning the tide of the war.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Europe news

Pope Francis and Silvio Berlusconi Both Hospitalized in Italy

Two of Italys most powerful octogenarians, Pope Francis and Silvio Berlusconi, whose health conditions have in recent years kept the country in suspense, were both in the hospital on Friday.The pope was unexpectedly admitted to a hospital in Rome this week and underwent surgery for a hernia that had caused painful intestinal blockages.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Europe news

Pope Francis to Undergo Intestinal Surgery

Pope Francis is expected to undergo intestinal surgery on Wednesday and remain in the hospital for several days, the Vatican said, raising new concerns about the health of the pontiff.The pope, 86, was taken to the Policlinico A. Gemelli hospital in Rome on Tuesday for what the Vatican said at the time were routine medical checks.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US politics

AsUkrainian Attacks Surge,U.S. Officials See Signs of Counteroffensive

Ukrainian forces have stepped up artillery strikes and ground assaults in a flurry of military activity that American officials suggested on Monday could signal that Kyiv's long-planned counteroffensive against Russia had begun.The fighting, which began on Sunday, was raging along several points on the front line, but farther to the east of where many analysts had expected Ukraine's counteroffensive to launch.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Wackiest moments of the football season

From Cristiano Ronaldo's explosive Piers Morgan interview to Hollywood's Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney getting among the fans during Wrexham's promotion party, there have been some wacky storylines across football this season.Here is a quick recap of the narratives you might have forgotten.Yes, this happened this season
We've seen a record 15 managerial departures in the Premier League this season.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

King inspired' by church's care for poor and refugees

The King has said he is inspired by the way the Church of Scotland and other faith communities have provided care to the poor and asylum seekers.A letter from Charles was read out at the church's general assembly gathering in Edinburgh, the first time this has happened since the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Zelensky in surprise visit to UK to press Sunak for more military support

Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the UK on Monday to meet Rishi Sunak for substantive negotiations to secure more support for his country's war effort.The Ukrainian president will meet his friend the prime minister as part of a trip around Europe pressing leaders for more military aid.Mr Zelensky said on Twitter: The UK is a leader when it comes to expanding our capabilities on the ground and in the air.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Commonwealth representatives ask for reparations and apology ahead of coronation

Representatives from 12 Commonwealth countries have joined forces to call on the King to acknowledge and apologise for the impacts and ongoing legacy from British genocide and colonisation.The statement, which has been sent to Charles, calls on Britain's new monarch to act on the royal family's recent expressions of sorrow by beginning a process for reparations and returning stolen artifacts and bodily remains.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Europe news

African leaders plan peace mission' to Russia and Ukraine.

JOHANNESBURG As South Africa faces increasing pressure over its close ties to Russia, the country's president, Cyril Ramaphosa, said on Tuesday that leaders from six African countries would visit Moscow and Kyiv on a peace mission in a bid to end the war in Ukraine.Mr. Ramaphosa said both President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine welcomed the initiative which includes Egypt, Zambia, Senegal, Uganda and the Republic of Congo in separate phone calls over the weekend.
english.elpais.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Ukrainian president says counteroffensive does not aim to attack Russian territory

Germany's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, right, greets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, May 14, 2023.Associated Press/LaPresse (AP) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Sunday that his country is preparing a counteroffensive designed to liberate areas occupied by Russia, not to attack Russian territory.
www.aljazeera.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 445

As the war enters its 445th day, we take a look at the main developments.Here is the situation as it stands on Sunday, May 14, 2023.Ukraine forces have advanced on parts of the front line against Russian troops near the war-torn eastern town of Bakhmut.Our soldiers are moving forward in some areas of the front, and the enemy is losing equipment and manpower, Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, said on social media on Saturday.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

Zelensky Arrives in Italy for Meeting With Pope Francis

Days after Pope Francis bewildered the Ukrainian government with talk of a secret peace mission, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine arrived in Rome on Saturday for meetings with Francis and Italian officials, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.Mr. Zelensky's visit comes at a potentially pivotal moment in the war against Russia, as Ukrainian forces make advances near the key eastern city of Bakhmut ahead of a widely anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive.
www.aljazeera.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 443

As the war enters its 443rd day, we take a look at the main developments.Here is the situation as it stands on Friday, May 12, 2023: Russia's defence ministry denied reports that Ukrainian forces had broken through in various places along the front lines and said the military situation was under control.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Europe news

An Irish Abbey Where the Grass Is Always Warmer

This article is part of our Design special section about making the environment a creative partner in the design of beautiful homes.Between Holy Week and the demands of farm life, it wasn't easy to get Sister Lily Scullion on the phone in April.(Sorry for the delay, have been very busy with lambing, she wrote in an email.)
Washington Post
10 months ago
Europe news

Zelensky toured Europe seeking new weapons. Here's what he came home with.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared himself "very pleased" as he capped off a whirlwind tour of western Europe, during which he secured new pledges of weapons, military aid, training and support ahead of a planned counteroffensive.After meeting with leaders in Italy, Germany, France and the United Kingdom, Zelensky said he was returning home Monday with "more new and powerful weapons for the front line, more protection for our people" and "more political support."
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Europe news

Latest on Ukraine: Zelenskyy made a spring diplomatic offensive in Europe (May 15)

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (right) walks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to a waiting Chinook helicopter after meetings at Chequers, the U.K. leader's country retreat, in Aylesbury, England, on Monday.Carl Court/Getty Images Here's a look ahead and a roundup of key developments from the past week.
time.com
10 months ago
Europe news

U.K. Pledges More Arms for Ukraine, Amid Zelensky's Whirlwind European Tour

LONDON Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Britain Monday on his whirlwind European tour, as the staunch ally of Kyiv promised to give Ukraine hundreds more missiles and attack drones in an effort to change the course of the war.Zelensky landed by helicopter at Chequers, the British leader's official country retreat, and was greeted by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with a handshake and a hug.
www.france24.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Live: Zelensky to continue Europe tour with Sunak meeting in UK

Hour by Hour Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a joint press conference with the German Chancellor in Berlin on May 14, 2023.Tobias Schwarz, AFP President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to travel to Britain for a meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday, following visits by the Ukrainian President in recent days to meet leaders in Italy, Germany and France.
www.dw.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy makes surprise trip to UK DW 05/15/2023

45 minutes ago45 minutes ago The Ukrainian president is set to meet British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, after weekend talks in Italy, Germany, and France.The tour comes as Ukraine embarks on its spring offensive.Follow DW for more.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday he was en route to Britain for talks with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
www.dw.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy makes surprise trip to UK DW 05/15/2023

14 minutes ago14 minutes ago The Ukrainian president is set to meet British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, following weekend talks in Italy, Germany and France, as he presses European leaders to step up military support.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday he was en route to Britain for talks with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Ukraine can defeat Russia by end of year with western help, Zelenskiy says

Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said Ukraine can defeat Russia by the end of this year with western help, and thanked Germany during a visit to Berlin for its big military and economic support.Speaking after a meeting with the German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, Zelenskiy said Germany was the second biggest contributor to Kyiv after the US.
www.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Ukraine latest: Russia says two commanders killed in Donetsk

Bloomberg News President Volodymyr Zelenskiy traveled to Berlin on Sunday, where he met with Chancellor Olaf Scholz and other leaders, a day after a visit to Rome that included an audience with Pope Francis.Germany on Saturday announced it's preparing a record military aid package for Ukraine worth almost $3 billion.
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Europe news

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy is in Germany for the first time since Russia invaded

Germany's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, right, greets Ukraine's Pesident Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, May 14, 2023.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Berlin early Sunday for talks with German leaders about further arms deliveries to help his country fend off the Russian invasion and rebuild what's been destroyed in the conflict.
www.thelocal.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Zelensky arrives in Germany as Ukraine prepares counter-offensive

Already in Berlin, he wrote on Twitter.Weapons.Powerful package.Air defense.Reconstruction.EU.NATO.Security.Zelensky's trip comes as Kyiv is preparing a much-anticipated counter-offensive and follows a day of meetings in Rome with Italian leaders and Pope Francis.Ukrainian forces have been training a new contingent of forces and stockpiling Western-supplied munitions and hardware that analysts say will be key to reclaiming territory captured by Russia.
www.france24.com
10 months ago
Europe news

Live: Zelensky in Berlin to meet German leaders, discuss arms deliveries

Hour by Hour Issued on: 14/05/2023 - 09:24 German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (R) welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on May 14, 2023 at the presidential Bellevue Palace in Berlin.Bernd von Jutrczenka, AFP Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday met his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier, on his first trip to Germany since Russia's invasion.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
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Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskiy arrives in Berlin after Germany announces further 2.7bn of military aid

Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy landed in Berlin overnight as he seeks to shore up support from key allies.Already in Berlin, Zelenskiy tweeted shortly after midnight on Sunday, arriving from Italy where he met with Italian officials and Pope Francis.
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives in Berlin to meet German leaders, discuss arms deliveries

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Berlin early Sunday for talks with German leaders about further arms deliveries to help his country fend off the Russian invasion and rebuild what's been destroyed by more than a year of devastating conflict.A Luftwaffe jet flew Zelenskyy to the German capital from Rome, where he had met Saturday with Pope Francis and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni.
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Germany pledges almost $3bn in new military aid to Ukraine

New military aid includes 30 Leopard 1 A5 tanks, 20 Marder armoured personnel carriers, and 200 reconnaissance drones.Germany will provide Ukraine with additional military aid worth almost $3bn, including tanks, anti-aircraft systems and ammunition, the government announced ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's arrival in Berlin.
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Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 445 of the invasion

Volodymyr Zelenskiy has landed in Berlin, according to a post on the Ukrainian president's Twitter feed, as he seeks to shore up support from key allies.Already in Berlin, Zelenskiy tweeted shortly after midnight on Sunday, arriving from Italy where he met with Italian officials and Pope Francis.The German government has announced a further 2.7bn of military aid to Ukraine, its biggest such package since the Russian invasion.
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Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy thanks Italy's Meloni in Rome DW 05/14/2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy embarked on a crucial diplomatic mission to Italy and the Vatican Saturday, where he held talks with senior officials in the Italian government and the Roman Catholic Church.Upon his arrival, Zelenskyy tweeted that it was "an important visit for approaching victory of Ukraine."
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10 months ago
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Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy meets with Meloni, pope in Rome DW 05/13/2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has embarked on a crucial diplomatic mission to Italy and the Vatican, where he is expected to hold talks with senior officials in the Italian government and the Roman Catholic Church.Upon his arrival, Zelenskyy tweeted that it was "an important visit for approaching victory of Ukraine."
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10 months ago
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Volodymyr Zelenskiy lands in Italy to meet the pope as Ukraine wins ground

Ukraine has regained at least a kilometre of territory in the eastern city of Bakhmut amid a Russian alleged withdrawal from the area, as the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy landed in Rome on Saturday to meet Pope Francis for the first time since Russia's invasion.Over the past four days, Russian troops from the 72nd separate motor rifle brigade (72 SMRB) possibly withdrew in bad order from their positions on the southern flank of the Bakhmut operation, said the UK's Ministry of Defence, in a move that, according to the British intelligence, reflects Moscow's severe shortage of credible combat units.
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10 months ago
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Moving forward': Ukraine claims gains on Bakhmut front

Russia acknowledged its forces had fallen back north of the ruined eastern city in a retreat the head of Russia's Wagner private army called a rout'.Ukraine forces are advancing along parts of the front line against Russian troops near the war-torn eastern town of Bakhmut.Our soldiers are moving forward in some areas of the front, and the enemy is losing equipment and manpower, Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, said on social media on Saturday.
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10 months ago
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Ukraine's Zelensky in Rome for talks with pope, Meloni

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected in Rome on Saturday for talks with his Italian counterpart, Sergio Mattarella, with a meeting with Pope Francis also "possible". Published: 12 May 2023 13:15 CEST We confirm that this meeting will take place tomorrow, a spokesman for Italian President Sergio Mattarella said when asked about reports of a meeting with Zelensky.
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10 months ago
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President Zelenskyy arrives in Rome for meetings with the pope and Italian leaders

An exterior view of the Quirinale presidential palace in Rome where Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenskyy is expected to meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella on Saturday.Riccardo De Luca/AP ROME Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy arrived in Rome on Saturday for talks with Italian officials and Pope Francis, who has said the Vatican has launched a behind-the-scenes initiative to try to end the war launched last year by Russia.
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10 months ago
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Live: Zelensky arrives in Rome asGermany announces new 2.7 billion weapons package for Ukraine

HOUR BY HOUR Ukrainian soldiers undergo maintenance training on Leopard 1A5 tanks at Germany's Bundeswehr base on May 5, 2023.Nadja Wohlleben, Reuters Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Rome on Saturday where he will meet with Pope Francis and Italian leaders.Germany is preparing a new weapons package for Ukraine worth 2.7 billion ($2.97 billion), the defence ministry said, reportedly its largest for the country since Russia invaded last year.
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Zelensky to meet Pope Francis at Vatican for first time during Ukraine war

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is seen in a car during a visit at a military air base in Soesterberg, Netherlands, Thursday, May 4, 2023.(Yves Herman/AP)Comment Gift Article Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should find a sympathetic listener in Pope Francis when the two meet at the Vatican on Saturday for the first time since Russia's invasion, though ultimately the pontiff's influence over the conflict may be limited.
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Ukraine updates: Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Rome DW 05/13/2023

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is embarking on a crucial diplomatic mission to Italy and the Vatican, where he is expected to hold talks with senior officials of the Italian government and the Roman Catholic Church.A possible meeting with Pope Francis is particularly significant, given the Pontiff's recent disclosure of the Holy See's push to end the war in Ukraine.
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10 months ago
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 444

As the war enters its 444th day, we take a look at the main developments.Here is the situation as it stands on Saturday, May 13, 2023.Moscow acknowledged that its forces had fallen back north of Ukraine's ruined eastern city of Bakhmut, in a retreat that the head of Russia's Wagner private army called a rout.
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Live: Ukraine claims advances of up to 2 kilometres around embattled Bakhmut

Hour by hour Ukrainian servicemen of the Adam tactical group ride a T-64 tank towards a front line near the town of Bakhmut, Donetsk region, on May 7, 2023, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Sergey Shestak, AFP Ukraine said Friday that its forces had made significant advances around the embattled city of Bakhmut in the eastern Donetsk region, which has been the epicentre of fighting with Russia for months.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 435

As the war enters its 435th day, we take a look at the main developments.Here is the situation as it stands on Thursday, May 4, 2023: At least 21 civilians were killed in a Russian attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson and the surrounding region, with dozens more wounded, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
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Pope greets Russian Orthodox envoy amid peace mission talk

Pope Francis talks to Metropolitan Anthony, in charge of foreign relations during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican, Wednesday, May 3, 2023.(AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)Comment Gift Article VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis on Wednesday greeted the foreign envoy of the Russian Orthodox Church, just days after revealing a secret "mission" was under way to try to put an end to the war in Ukraine.
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US believes 20,000 Russians killed in Ukraine war since December

Russians have suffered 100,000 casualties since a war of attrition intensified in Ukraine's Donetsk region in December, according to an estimate by the White House.Russians have suffered 100,000 casualties, including 20,000 killed, since a war of attrition intensified in Ukraine's Donetsk region in December, according to an estimate by the White House, as Moscow launched a barrage of missiles at the eastern city of Pavlohrad.
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Don't Shut Door On Foreigners, Migrants, Pope Francis Says In Hungary - Towleroad Gay News

By Philip Pullella and Boldizsar Gyori
BUDAPEST (Reuters) -Pope Francis on Sunday presided over a big outdoor Mass where he urged Hungarians not to close the door on migrants and those who are "foreign or unlike us," in contrast to the anti-immigrant policies of nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
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10 months ago
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Live: Ukrainian air defence systems repel Russian missile attacks

HOUR BY HOUR Issued on: 01/05/2023 - 06:57 Ukrainian soldiers fire at Russian positions from a US-supplied M777 howitzer in Ukraine's Kherson region on January 9, 2023.Libkos, AP Ukrainian air defence crews destroyed 15 out of 18 missiles launched by Russian forces in the early hours of Monday morning, the military said, as air raid sirens blared across the country for more than three hours.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 432

As the war enters its 432nd day, we take a look at the main developments.Here is the situation as it stands on Monday, May 1, 2023: Russia's defence ministry has said Russian forces took control of new areas of the eastern city of Bakhmut.The head of Russia's Wagner Group of mercenaries has threatened to withdraw his troops from Bakhmut because of rising casualties.
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Pope says Vatican involved in Ukraine, Russia peace mission

The pope's comment comes hours after Moscow said its forces have advanced in the front-line city of Bakhmut.The Vatican is involved in a peace mission to try to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Pope Francis has said, declining to give further details.I am willing to do everything that has to be done.
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10 months ago
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Pope Francis says he is open to helping return Ukrainian children taken to Russia

Pope Francis is greeted by Hungary President Katalin Novak during the farewell ceremony at the Budapest International Airport in Budapest, Hungary, on Sunday.Denes Erdos/AP ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE Pope Francis said Sunday the Vatican was willing to help facilitate the return of Ukrainian children taken to Russia during the war, saying the Holy See had already helped mediate some prisoner exchanges and would do "all that is humanly possible" to reunite families.
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