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Quotes: Reactions to the death of Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday. He...

‘Hard launch’: Nurse Even shocks followers with reveal of longtime relationship, marriage plans

"Ang hard launch." Filipinos were surprised to learn that nurse and content creator John Steven Soriano, better known online as "Nurse Even," revealed he is...

Explainer: The steps to choose a successor to Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY — With the death of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on Monday, the Roman Catholic Church will begin elaborate rituals steeped in tradition that...

Factbox: What happens now, after the death of Pope Francis

Camerlengo confirms death, seals apartment, prepares funeral Mourning rites last nine days, funeral in St. Peter's Square Conclave to elect new pope starts...

Pope Francis shook up Church with simplicity, raising conservative ire

Inherited a deeply divided Church after Benedict XVI's resignation in 2013 Appointed 80% of cardinal electors, increasing chances of a progressive successor Struggled...

Pope Francis has died, Vatican says in video statement

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement...

Trump threatens to cut another $1 billion in Harvard funding, WSJ reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to cut another $1 billion in funding for Harvard University, this time targeting health research, the Wall Street...

AI-generated music accounts for 18% of all tracks uploaded to Deezer

About 18% of songs uploaded to Deezer DEEZR.PA are fully generated by AI, the French streaming platform said on Wednesday, underscoring the technology's growing use amid...

Pangilinan eating banana leaf? Kiko Matos debunks viral claims in video

Actor Kiko Matos pointed out that former senator Kiko Pangilinan did not eat a banana leaf, contrary to what some social media users believed. The...

New Daet bishop’s ordination, installation slated in May

A new bishop will formally lead the Diocese of Daet’s more than 600,000 Catholics on May 1. Bishop-elect Herman Abcede will be ordained at the...

New ‘Star Wars’ movie with Ryan Gosling set for 2027

LOS ANGELES — Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling will star in a new "Star Wars" film that will reach movie theaters in May 2027, Walt Disney's DIS.N Lucasfilm announced...

Why Katy Perry’s celebrity spaceflight blazed a trail for climate breakdown

What’s not to like about an all-female celebrity crew riding a rocket into space? Quite a lot, as it turns out. Katy Perry and her...

China navy says Philippine frigate illegally entered Scarborough Shoal waters

BEIJING — China's Southern Theatre navy said a Philippines frigate had "illegally intruded" into the waters of Scarborough Shoal on Sunday, "seriously violating" Chinese sovereignty and...

Pope Francis greets cheering Easter crowds from popemobile as he recovers from pneumonia

Pope takes popemobile ride for first time since leaving hospital Easter Sunday message, read by an aide, calls for Gaza ceasefire Message says...

Pope Francis in Easter Vigil homily: Christ is the ‘turning point’ in human history

VATICAN— Candlelight illuminated St. Peter’s Basilica during the Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday where Pope Francis’ homily, read on his behalf, proclaimed the...

Zelenskiy tells Ukraine on Easter: ‘Evil may have its hour but God will have...

KYIV — President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged Ukrainians on Easter Sunday not to give up hope that peace will return to their country and to persevere to...

What’s the difference between Easter egg chocolate and regular chocolate?

With Easter around the corner, you’ll have seen chocolate Easter eggs on supermarket shelves. Maybe you’ve bought some already. But is there a difference between...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs loses bid to delay to sex-trafficking trial

Combs faces charges of racketeering and sex trafficking Lawyers for hip-hop mogul say sexual activity was consensual Supporter in courtroom wears 'Free Puff'...

Russia gains access to Philippines beef market, watchdog says

MOSCOW — The Philippines granted access for Russian beef and beef offal to its market, authorising two Russian companies for imports, Russian agriculture watchdog said on...

De Niro takes on double duty in mobster movie ‘The Alto Knights’

LONDON — Acclaimed actor Robert De Niro plays not one but two lead characters in the biographical crime drama "The Alto Knights". Based on true events, the...