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Conclave begins in Vatican to elect new pope after death of Francis
VATICAN CITY (Realist English). On Wednesday, May 7, the conclave to elect a new pope officially began in the Sistine...
Pope Francis laid to rest as the Catholic Church enters sede vacante
ROME (Realist English). A solemn funeral for Pope Francis was held at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican on April...
Pope Francis dies at 88 after decade-long papacy marked by reform and controversy
VATICAN CITY (Realist English). Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican confirmed...
Pope Francis makes second public appearance since illness, greets 20,000 on Palm Sunday
VATICAN CITY (Realist English). Pope Francis appeared in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, delivering a brief greeting to over...
“Let’s not get used to conflicts and violence” — Pope Francis
VATICAN (Realist English). After reading the Theotokos prayer "Regina Caeli" on the feast of the Ascension of the Lord, on...
Confrontation of imperialisms is at the heart of the conflict in the Ukraine — Pope
VATICAN (Realist English). Details of the meeting of Pope Francis with 19 Jesuits of the Society of Jesus of the...
Pope appoints 20 new cardinals
VATICAN (Realist English). Pope Francis elevated 20 more churchmen to the rank of cardinal on Saturday, formally expanding those now...
Pope Francis: Digital media is a powerful tool for promoting peace
VATICAN (Realist English). Pope Francis called for promoting peace in the digital environment, which often becomes a place of "toxicity,...
“NATO’s barking at Russia’s door” provoked the conflict in the Ukraine: Pope
VATICAN CITY (Realist English). The conflict in the Ukraine provoked the "barking of NATO at Russia’s door," which forced the...
Russia’s Oil and Gas Revenues Jump 39% in May, But Budget Loses Out Due to Stronger Ruble
MOSCOW (Realist English). The Russian economy continues to adapt to external challenges, showing a mixed picture. A slowdown in economic growth...
“Cuba Does Not Change Its Principles”: Cuban Ambassador Orta González Responds to US Pressure
MOSCOW (Realist English). The Cuban people are ready to defend the life and dignity of Venezuela's leadership, just as 32 Cubans...
Israel prepares strike on Iran: leak of uranium capture plan causes scandal in Knesset
TEHRAN (Realist English). The diplomatic process between the United States and Iran has entered its final stage, but military rhetoric on...
China and Kazakhstan launch grain hub
BEIJING (Realist English). China and Kazakhstan have agreed to establish a joint grain trading platform aimed at strengthening food security...
The G2 Era as Reality: China Cannot Be Contained, the US Cannot Be Displaced
WASHINGTON (Realist English). The United States and China are beginning to recognize that neither side is capable of forcing the...
“The fire of World War III is flaring up”: Gennady Zyuganov calls on leftist forces to unite and rise up against capitalism
MOSCOW (Realist English). On May 24, the 3rd International Anti‑Fascist Forum began its work in Moscow. Gennady Zyuganov, leader of the...
Turkey and Israel on the verge of direct confrontation
MOSCOW (Realist English). Leading researcher at IMEMO RAS and Candidate of Historical Sciences Stanislav Ivanov analyzes the causes and consequences...
NATO Anchors at Hormuz? IRGC Warns of Retaliation
TEHRAN (Realist English). On May 20, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued an uncompromising statement: if the United States undertakes...
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