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Workers install chimney atop Sistine Chapel for conclave

By Agence France-Presse Firefighters at the Vatican installed a chimney on top of the Sistine Chapel to be used during the conclave that begins May 7, an AFP reporter witnessed Friday. Cardinals vote...

Sweden stunned by new deadly gun attack

By Agence France-Presse A shootout at a Swedish hair salon on Tuesday, April 29, left at least three people dead, police and media said, amid heightened nerves over gun violence in the...

Conclave starts May 7, cardinals say new pope must tackle abuse

By Agence France-Presse Catholic cardinals agreed on Monday, April 28, to begin a conclave on May 7 to elect a new pope and highlighted clerical sexual abuse as one of the key...

Cardinals set to pick conclave date to elect new pope

By Agence France-Presse On Monday, April 28, red-hatted cardinals were expected to pick a date for the conclave to elect a new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, following the death...

Vatican, Rome in “lockdown mode” for Francis’ funeral

By Agence France-Presse With royals, presidents, and hundreds of thousands of Catholic faithful heading to Rome following Pope Francis' death, Italy and the Vatican are rolling out a massive security plan. Francis's funeral...

Ukraine ready for direct talks with Russia only after ceasefire: Zelenskyy

By Agence France-Presse Ukraine is ready to hold direct peace talks with Russia but only after a ceasefire is in place, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday (April 22) amid mounting pressure...

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