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President Lai interviewed by Nippon Television and Yomiuri TV
TAIWAN, May 20 - Details 2025-05-20 President Lai delivers address on first anniversary of taking office On the morning of May 20, President Lai Ching-te delivered an address on the first anniversary of his taking office. In his address, the...

President Lai hosts state banquet for President Surangel Whipps Jr. of Republic of Palau
TAIWAN, May 20 - Details 2025-05-20 President Lai and President Surangel S. Whipps, Jr. of Palau hold bilateral talks and witness signing of cooperation agreements On the afternoon of May 20, following a welcome ceremony with military honors for...

President Lai and President Surangel S. Whipps, Jr. of Palau hold bilateral talks and witness signing of cooperation agreements
TAIWAN, May 20 - Details 2025-05-20 President Lai hosts state banquet for President Surangel Whipps Jr. of Republic of Palau On the evening of May 20, President Lai Ching-te, accompanied by Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao, hosted a state banquet at...

Pope Francis passes away
(MENAFN) Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 88, according to a statement released by the Vatican. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, confirmed that Francis died peacefully on Monday...

AMMWEC Mourns the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, A Champion of Interfaith Dialogue
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women's Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) expresses profound sorrow at the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age...

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Immediate Ceasefire and Lifting of the Blockade to Allow Humanitarian Aid into Gaza
Pope Leo XIV Calls for an Urgent Ceasefire in Gaza and Pushes for the Blockade to be Lifted, Allowing Humanitarian Aid to Reach Thousands of Families in Need SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Born in a...

Doctor unveils how close Pope came to passing away
(MENAFN) Pope Francis’ recent hospitalization was far more critical than initially reported, with doctors at one point debating whether to halt treatment and allow him to pass peacefully, according to Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the head of his medical...

Pope’s passing ignites scorn from Ukrainian representatives, influencers
(MENAFN) The death of Pope Francis has sparked derogatory remarks from some Ukrainian officials and social media users, who criticized the late pontiff for allegedly having pro-Russian sympathies in the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kiev....

President Lai meets Japan’s LDP Youth Division delegation
TAIWAN, May 1 - Details 2025-04-29 President Lai meets NBR delegation On the morning of April 29, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR). In remarks, President Lai stated that as Taiwan stands...

President Lai delivers remarks at International Holocaust Remembrance Day event
TAIWAN, April 23 - Details 2025-04-23 President Lai pays respects to Pope Francis On the morning of April 23, President Lai Ching-te visited the Taipei Archdiocesan Curia to pay respects in a memorial ceremony for His Holiness Pope Francis. As...

President Lai meets US CNAS NextGen fellows
TAIWAN, April 23 - Details 2025-04-23 President Lai pays respects to Pope Francis On the morning of April 23, President Lai Ching-te visited the Taipei Archdiocesan Curia to pay respects in a memorial ceremony for His Holiness Pope Francis. As...

Electing a New Pope: A Religious Studies Professor Explains
Among the billions of people mourning the death of Pope Francis at the conclusion of his remarkable papacy are the cardinals who will participate in the funeral liturgies for the late pope, a series of general congregations, and, ultimately, the...

ELYSIAN Hosts Private Screening for ‘CatWalk FurBaby 2’ and Unveils Spring 2025 Pet & Philanthropy Issue
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ELYSIAN, a luxury lifestyle brand, celebrated two major milestone at the National Arts Club this month, unveiling the Spring 2025 Pet & Philanthropy Issue and hosting an...

Pope Paul VI’s Pursuit of Peace Explored in Historical Volume by Rev. John F. Tuohey
An in-depth examination of papal diplomacy, global conflict, and the legacy of a peacemaking pontiff. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- How does a pope fight for peace in a world at war? In Pope Paul VI and His...

Rev. John F. Tuohey Explores Pope Paul VI's Commitment to Global Peace in New Book
New volume examines the life and diplomatic efforts of Pope Paul VI to promote peace through dialogue and action. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- How can dialogue and faith shape global peace? In Pope Paul VI...

Football Matches Get Delayed After Pope Francis’ Death
(MENAFN) Top-tier football games in both Italy and Argentina were deferred on Monday after the passing of Pope Francis at the age of 88. In Italy, Serie A organizers postponed four matches that had been planned for Easter Monday. Originally,...

Funeral Mass of Pope Franscis gets declared
(MENAFN) The funeral Mass for Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, April 26, in St. Peter’s Square, as announced by the Holy See Press Office on Tuesday. The ceremony will be led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the Dean of the College of...

UN Chief Expresses Condolences over Pope Francis’ Death
(MENAFN) On Monday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his sympathy following the death of Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church. In a statement, Guterres stated, "I join the world in mourning the passing of His Holiness...

Senator Bong Go mourns the passing of Pope Francis, hails his legacy of humility, compassion, and service to the poor
PHILIPPINES, April 22 - Press Release April 22, 2025 Senator Bong Go mourns the passing of Pope Francis, hails his legacy of humility, compassion, and service to the poor Senator Christopher "Bong" Go expressed profound sorrow over the passing of...

Pope Francis Leaves Legacy of Compassion, Peace Efforts in Gaza
(MENAFN) Throughout Israel’s 18-month conflict in Gaza, Pope Francis reached out daily to the territory’s only Catholic parish, offering prayers and messages of solace. In his final public remarks on Easter Sunday, he renewed his plea for peace,...